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Nice! Ive had an eye on the Phat Phuk B recently too, you'll have to let us know how it is when it arrives. The soundclips on the website dont do it much justice, but ive heard some good things over on Talkbass.

Personally I like my distortion after my filters, but thats just my preference for the sound it gives. Id put the volume pedal before any dirt too so that you can do some nice swells with them. Other than that, i'd probably keep the rest in the same order.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1080048' date='Jan 6 2011, 04:18 PM']If your amp is already delivering a genuine overdriven valve sound, surely the last thing you want to do is plaster it with more overdrive (whether genuine or [i]ersatz[/i])?[/quote] Which means I could have extra space on my board for more pedals. Result!

[quote name='ahpook' post='1079203' date='Jan 5 2011, 09:31 PM']"complement"...surely. [/quote] You didnt see nothing... [quote name='DanOwens' post='1079265' date='Jan 5 2011, 10:24 PM']Doesn't it come back to your core tone? Whether you want your chorus to sound older or more modern? Dan[/quote] Yeah thats true. Whats going into a pedal definitely affects whats coming out of it too. Some of my pedals sound rubbish with one bass, but nail what im after with another. Do amps really have much of an impact on the sound of the pedals, or is it too subtle to really care in a live situation?

I take it he's a guitar player trying to play bass? Thats horrible.

Guitar and bass pedals are usually aimed at different frequencies. Some guitar pedals dont retain the low end of the bass, but some people might like the sound it gives. Any pedal with a blend knob will generally be good for bass because you can bring back the original tone of the bass. Failing that, you can just buy a blend pedal separately and put the pedals through that to mix your bass in. For the looper and delay take a look at the EHX Memory Man w/Hazarai, does pretty much everything you're asking. The Akai Headrush is a good shout too. If you wanna go crazy and have the money, check out a Line 6 M9 or M13. Its a multi fx unit and the looper on it is excellent.

Ive been thinking of getting a new rig recently, but im not too sure what im after. Since effects are a big part of what I do, ive been thinking about what type of amp would get the most out of my pedals. I havnt actually played through a tube amp, but im guessing theyre perfect for dirt pedals because of the power and grit they can add. When it comes to things like modulation though, im thinking something with a good high end would be better to give the sound more presence? Ive got a love/hate thing going on with my GK gear. I want a thicker, valve like sound for my core tone, but the power and brightness of the 1001RB-II works great for a lot of my pedals, and I dont want them to sound compressed and thuddy. What amps do you guys prefer to get the most out of your pedals?

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='1071364' date='Dec 28 2010, 11:01 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQC8o_zYow"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQC8o_zYow[/url] [/quote] I love dicking about making cool sounds like that. Got some tasty stuff on that board! I really need to get mine wired up properly again but I havnt had any time for it for ages now. Just waiting on one or two pedals I can afford now.

I own an M9 too. Id say its strengths are with the delays and the looper, and the pitch gliding is pretty good too. The modulation and dirt are okay. A fair few of them are definitely usable, but they all seem to lack a little something to me. If you're picky, you might not like the unit. If you're not all that fussed or just want some convenience, you'll find it a great piece of equipment. I dont have mine on my board anymore since i downsized, but im keeping hold of it because it always comes in use.

OC-2 is the best one ive played, and you can get them second hand for around £45. From the pedals ive owned im not a big fan of any digital octave pedals, the EBS one tracked well but as mentioned before is quite clean and polite, and the Aguilar Octamizer I have now has really poor tracking. I definitely want my OC-2 back.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1059124' date='Dec 14 2010, 11:09 PM']That goes for anyone really![/quote] Dont let strangers in your house! Theres got to be at least one BCer that'll try and steal that board and sell it for crack.

That looks SO much fun to play through.

[quote name='bartelby' post='1054478' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:38 PM']That's pretty cool! I've just purchased one on ebay. £29 inc shipping. brand new.[/quote] That sounds like a steal! I do miss using the feedback loop on my blender, but I dont have space for it on my board. At that price, this is definitely on my radar.

Im liking the soundclip on their site! I always assumed it was just some sort of tone shaping thingy, didnt realise it did overdrive too. How much do they go for?

I have all those pedals! Throw in a tuner and compressor, and thats basically my 'basics' board.

Oh, and I use a 5 string and love the sound on the low B, so I reckon it'll sound great with low tuning. Never tried dropping to F# though!

Ive been using one for a couple of months now. In terms of the sounds you can get, I think its a great pedal. Its at its best as a full-on aggressive distortion, but does a good job of a light gritty overdrive too. The only problem is that if you want to keep the low end, you need a blend pedal for it. I find turning the contour up gives the best distortion sound but loses all the power. Turning the contour down warms things up but gets lost in the mix a bit. At the moment im not entirely sure its worth the hefty price, but it does give you a good variety of sounds.

[quote name='paulie' post='1044603' date='Dec 2 2010, 07:19 AM']It really is a loud amp and the sound is great for passive bass, ie Precision or Jazz.[/quote] Does it not work great with actives then? Ive been on the hunt for a new amp for a while now, and this is on the list. I need to try one out soon.

I wouldnt recommend the Blowtorch if you want distortion. Its a great electric sounding fuzz but I dont think thats what you're after. From what you're saying, id put my money on the earlier suggestion of the MXR M-80 DI. Its a harsh, slightly clunky distortion that works well in the mix, plus the blend and all the other features it has makes it a very useful pedal. I used to have a Turbo Rat too. I found it better for a low gain gritty kinda sound, but it really needs a mod or to be put in a blend if you want to keep any low end.