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[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1423086914' post='2680684'] Agreed. You can read all the reviews on the web, watch all the you tube video, but you won't know how any gear sounds objectively until you plug it into your set up. You have to start somewhere so pick a pedal from your list and try it out for yourself. It is a journey of discovery. And it's fun �� [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1423085642' post='2680647'] If you're considering the Beta, check out the Beaefoot Blueberry too (similar but ten times better if you ask me!). Pedals respond in very different ways to different players and basses (and ears!), so expect a long journey ahead of trying different things out you see what works for you! [/quote] Totally agree. I have bought gear in the past based on Youtube and reviews and not everything worked for me. Your ears will be the only ones who will tell you what works with your setup. The Xotic BB Preamp is a killer pedal and it may be a great starting point. Good luck!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1423064792' post='2680223'] I didn't think it sounded that great in the online demos on Youtube, the octave sounded quite warbly. An average overdrive with a sub-par octaver in a cool-looking box, if you ask me! [/quote] I am with you Dannybuoy, it did warble a bit too much for me. Octave wise, my personal favourite is still the EBS Octabass as I like that polished/rubbery sound that it has and it seems to track amazingly well when I play it.

Lovely looking rig you got there!

Without you telling us the tone or sound you are going for, it is hard to suggest what would be best for you. The Beta is a great pedal if you are looking for a nice Soul/bassy sound (Ampeg B-15 comes into mind), but the bass boost might be a problem for your Streamliner as the amp is on the darker side of things. I personally went for a COG Knightfall after Tom suggested it for my custom build "The Octabass". The Knightfall is a versatile drive that can go from nice and clean with an edge to distorstion. I cannot coment on the Darkglass as I only own the B3K and I have never been interested in the Aguilar. The are a gazillion drives in the market, which is a good and a bad thing at the same time... Good luck mate!

Hi all, Do not know if this has been covered yet, but I just saw this review at Premier Guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/21905-red-witch-factotum-suboctave-bass-drive-review Price tag is a little high and you could get a separate OD and Octaver for the same £££. What do you guys think?

Isn't the Markbass octave pedal (small one, not the synth/octave) based on the OC-2? Same layout at least with the -2, -1 and dry controls.

[quote name='gadgie' timestamp='1421379540' post='2660611'] free delivery though. [/quote] LOL!

Saw it a few weeks ago and I could not believe it, thought it was a typo on the web but apparently it is not...

They look good!

Fender P-Bass Junior. It is slighter shorter than a "short scale 30-inch" I believe it is between 28 and 30" (specs online). Very rare to find and I came across mine at Wunjos in Denmark St. about 5 years ago. There is some info online, but it is basically a MIM Fender with a full sized p/up, 1 volume (no tone) and a string through/top loader bridge. Looks like a toy but it is an amazing player.

Say bye bye to your pedal... If your pedal cannot handle anything above 9v (check specs) do not even think about it. Some pedals can have an input range of 9-18v as higher voltage improves their headroom, but that depends on internal design and will always come in the manual and sometimes on the pedal.

G.A.S is and always will be a problem! I have gone through many boards in the past years and even when I think that I have managed to be happy, something new pops out or I get involved in a new project and I have to re-design it all again. I like it, it is a fun process.

+1 for the Phat Phuk B. It has an internal trim pot to tailor the breakup/dirt you get out of the pedal. Amazing piece of gear, I had a phase were I only used this pedal straight into the amp and always on. It makes my bass sound much better and it has only 1 knob! YAY! [quote name='Seaweed' timestamp='1421109717' post='2657353'] I put my money on a Wren & Cuff Phat Phuk B. It fits right into your description! Used it for quite some time now and it's always on. Makes everything sound better imo [/quote]

Kev is right. The B7K will be too aggressive in comparison to the BDDI. The Vintage is a good option.

I do prefer the second demo though (Pro Guitar Shop) That Ibanez sure sounds amazing and the intro is killer. The first demo sounds a bit too weak IMO, but for 60 quid and with the sound of the first demo... you cannot go wrong.