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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1433201675' post='2788944'] Digitech/Juan have just clarified: The output is TRS: Tip = Octave+Sub, Ring = Dry Sleeve = Ground Boom, you'll need a long insert cable to get from the MB to the amp/DI, but it's workable! Si [/quote] Good to know! But they could have included an extra jack as the TRS option (like the Radial Bassbone loop) is not my favourite. Anyways, let's see how the new model compares to the original Meatbox. I think Juan will be biased as it seems that he has a good relationship with Digitech/DOD (remember the first Bass Whammy he reviewed). Still nice to know that he has been able to influence a company in re-issuing a pedal. We'll have to see now how this affects 2nd hand Meatboxes prices.

Just saw Juan's post on his website. Shame about the dry out being removed... waiting for the full video-review from Juan.

Really like the concept, specially the option to customize the side panels with a parch panel, power inlet, etc... The US website has more options like the hardcases which are Pelican (nice touch).

ANOTHER ONE???? Really... Is the "Adam Clayton" name a good marketing tool? [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2015/05/30/warwick-announces-adam-clayton-streamer-cv-signature-bass/"]http://www.notreble....signature-bass/[/url] Warwick meets Fender kind of bass it seems but the price tag is way off.

I took out my COG Custom "Octagrit" and a Tarkin for a spin yesterday at Brighton Electric... I had been ages since I had played the Octagrit through a large cab and Oh My Dog! It sounded huge. I got the octave side sounding pretty much like a synth and I loved it. Also, the Tarkin's mid switch is great as it gave me some foccus and I could cut through the mix easier. Great stuff from Tom as always.

The mix and the whole band context is more important than the individual instruments (sounds). Many times you hear isolated tracks and the bass sounds either distorted, or with a lot of midrange, or very bassy... but when heard within the mix it just sounds amazing and fits perfectly. I come form a Sound Engineering background and I always tailor my sound for the gig I am doing (basses, amps, fx, playing style...)

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1433015864' post='2787139'] Never thought about a black pickguard until I saw this. I think it works instead of the tort for a dark contrast. What do you think? [/quote] I think that is a killer combo, specially with the Maple board. The tort pickguard seems to vary depending on the amount of red and normally, red and pink do not go well together. But there is a lovely example of a Shell Pink P with a tort guard on this topic too... Hard to tell without seeing them in the flesh.

Sorry to heat that mate, I know how you feel. I was touring with my former band and was about to sign a record deal, but the lead singer decided on his own that he did not want to agree to the T&C's of the label which lead to the band terminating immediately. Same thing happened with a band I recorded for, they released a LP and got offered some gigs around Europe and US but decided to part ways before anything happened...

Just booked London. Thanks for sharing!!!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1432856638' post='2785736'] Now search out the books, films and articles on the studio musicians at Stax, American, Malaco and Muscle Shoals studios. [/quote] Thanks Chris!

Hi y'all, Just saw both "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" and "The Wrecking Crew" documentaries about US session players back in the 60's. Great stuff and really inspiring. It is amazing to see that just a bunch of musicians made most of the music that was coming out of the US and the ups and downs associated with session work and musical trends. Nice to see some special mention to the bass players too with James Jamerson and Bob Babbit in the Detroit scene and Carol Kaye and Joe Osborn (among others) in the LA scene. As I mention above, really inspiring stuff that made me want to play more and more. If you have not seen them, please do so! Cheers, Byron.

I think most of us agree that they should have gone for the SR body shape... the BTB just looks weird IMHO

Nope... still waiting it seems.

Wow, that is a really cool bass!

Good to read that it can also do a warm tube sound.

Found this demo of the pedal on Youtube: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHTk_xikJqc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHTk_xikJqc[/url] Does it represent the sound and tone that you get with yours? (I could only play it through the little speaker on my work PC).

Markbass all the way. As already mentioned, they are loud and warm sounding and with the filters (mid-scoop and treble roll off) you can get what you are looking for and leave the EQ for precise adjustments. I own the Little Rocker 500 which has an added tube for some grit, but in esence it is a LM3 and it is one of the best amps I have ever heard (and light). Try to check both a Markbass and a TC (with your bass and cabs if possible) and let your ears do the judgment. Good luck!