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    Bass Direct

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I second a comment made above. As it's a small business, if someone else comes into the shop, the full attention you were getting is suddenly halved. Understandable, but frustrating. Probably best to book your time in advance. But, Mark has lots of great kit, and BD is well worth a visit.

    Pedal power

    in Effects

    Posted

    [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1389079141' post='2329562']
    Diago pedal power £60 ish and never let me down ;)
    [/quote]
    My mate has just bought one, it seems to be the dogs. 3A supply.

    No set list?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I work with a singer who does the 'long gap whilst he thinks of a tune' nonsense. The guitarist and I hate it, and now we stand there looking at him, and keep askling him what's next, putting him under a bit of pressure. Unfortunately, this tw*t of a singer won't use set lists and is an unproffessional idiot who really shouldn't be dealing with the public. But the gig pays bills. It's a good job the rest of the band can really play.

    (Cheap) Gain/OD Pedal

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by ratman

    [s]There's a lomenzo hyperdrive for sale here now, £45 [/s]No there isn't, it's sold. Sorry.

    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/226355-lomenzo-hyperdrive-l45-posted/"]http://basschat.co.u...ive-l45-posted/[/url]

    Pedal power

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by ratman

    I have used 1spots for a few years now, they're great. No noise issues and 1700mA of reliable power which will run a lot of 9v pedals if you use 1 or 2 daisy chains.. It has a really long cord too. But, if you have any pedals needing 12v, then you might be better off with something like a Gig Rig which will do both.

    Gigging with a really cheap bass

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I picked up a cheap Squire PJ for peanuts 12 years ago. I didn't use it much for a couple of years. Then I took it out for a whirl and it was so much fun it's been my main gigging bass ever since. All I upgraded was the wiring, added a set of Quarter Pounders and a new scratch plate, and it kicks ass. Would you believe that I ended up selling my GB Rumour in the end 'cos it just sat around doing nothing! It just didn't have that classic P tone.

    Zoom B3 v MS60B

    in Effects

    Posted

    I think all effects are toys, aren't they? I mean, we don't [i]really[/i] need them, we could do without. And just because something is cheap shouldn't mean it can't do it's job. There are plenty of very happy B3/MS60B owners here.

    That muse sound!!!

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by ratman

    [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1387475707' post='2312468']
    Has anyone had any success getting close to the 'Hysteria' and/or 'Time is running out' sound with either the Zoom B3 or MS-60B. I am happy with the results I have with the Boss GT6B unit, but it is old and worn out now, so looking to replace it with just one unit with a small footprint
    [/quote]
    I've set up my B3 for Hysteria using the OverDrive. Settings are gain 45, tone 48, level 70, bal 20. I have a touch of comp after that. Played on a P bass with half wounds, and through my Streamliner. Sounds ok. The same settings should work fine on an MS60B too.

    Overdrive/Distortion Pedals. Recommendations?

    in Effects

    Posted

    A lot of pedals (with varied prices) have been mentioned in this thread. Also in another recent thread - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224730-cheap-gainod-pedal/ Go to You Tube and check out the reviews, that may help you make your mind up. Whatever you choose it will be an improvement on your Boss.

    House Music (and great bass lines)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    When I started clubbing it was at an underground rave here in london called Coalesce, a hard/funky house gathering. Most of the music was instrumental but featured loads of real bass. Awesome! What in introduction to dance music & quality DJ's. Especially under the influence of some top quality mind bending substances.

    Overdrive/Distortion Pedals. Recommendations?

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by ratman

    [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1383351111' post='2263624']
    There's a Demon King AND a Demon (smaller version) for sale over in the 'effects for sale' forum at the mo :)
    [/quote]
    +1 to that. I just got a used Demon (with 2nd gain) here a few weeks ago and I love it!


    [quote name='Mark Dyer' timestamp='1383479993' post='2264807']
    It is also a thing of beauty, hence the pic.


    [/quote]
    Damn, that's a nice looking pedal.

    (Cheap) Gain/OD Pedal

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by ratman

    Another Boss clone is the GLX Bass OD, a lot less fizzy. They're really cheap. The TC Mojo has bass & treble EQ too, very handy. Re Sibobs suggestion of building a kit - there is a BYOC bass OD kit, around $80, that has bass & treble EQ and a wet/dry blend pot.
    I've just had a look at the Hardwire OD pedal mentioned above, and I might try one of them myself at some point.

    (Cheap) Gain/OD Pedal

    in Effects

    Posted

    IMO, the Boss ODB3 isn't crunchy, lots of high end fizz with that one. You could try a Muff. I have a TC Mojo and it's a really creamy overdrive, very valve like. They're about £80 new but worth looking for s/h. I got mine here on BC for £50. The Mooer Green Mile is aTube Screamer clone but does colour your tone, £60 new I think.
    You get what you pay for with the cheaper end of the effects market so it might be worth spending a little more, and, buy a used pedal. If you buy one s/h and find it's not for you you can sell it here and you won't end up too much out of pocket. Check out You Tube for lots of reviews on pedals too.
    Happy hunting.

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