Byo

I agree with Itu, placement in the chain is key. I tend to run mine after a compressor as it evens out the attack and volume so the octave can see an uniform input. I have several octave pedals, including the Aguilar, and it is not one of my favourites unfortunately. I love the EBS Octabass as it gives a very clean analog octave and tracks pretty well in my setup. Another cool one is the classic Boss OC-2 which I use for more synth/electronica things due to its dirtier sound. For me, the best synth approach with a bass is to create a modular system with and octaver, dirt and some filtering and/or modulation option. John Davis from Jojo Mayer's NERVE is amazing at creating synth sounds with his J-Bass. Cool cat to listen/watch.

Hi all, Weird question here but I have been playing either ampless or going through whatever backline is supplied for years now, carrying my trusty Markbass Little Rocker 500 head as a backup for when it hits the fan (was my main head running through two Aguilar DB112's for years). I have used my Radial Bassbone, MXR preamp or even just a bunch of nice drives and other fx direct via a Radial DI to FOH with decent results. Now that technology has reached a point in which Impulse Response cabinet sims sound very convincing (especially in a live situation) I am interested in going down that route. I have currently two contenders on my list for different reasons: First is the Shift Line Olympic mkIII preamp which has the option of running either their 8x10 (Ampeg) or 2x15 (Sunn) IR's or no sim at all out via it's XLR DI to FOH. Pros: Valve preamp, plethora of i/o options, separate DI and Amp with independent volume control, possibility of loading your own IR's via sd card Cons: Pricey, demos make it sound like a one-trick-pony to my ears. Second in my list is the Mooer Radar Cab Sim which has a bunch of IR's. Pros: Compact, many IR options, can load own IR's, customizable power amp section, on board EQ, good price point. Cons: Need to pair it with either a preamp or a pedal with some "ampness" quality (at least for me), not a lot of bass demos available to judge objectively. So if anybody has experience with any of the above products or a similar setup, please share your thoughts and opinions. To give you a basic idea of my tone within my current project, I mainly run P-basses with either flats or rounds and flip between fingers and pick quite a lot. Using various drives to flavour each situation and occasionally adding some chorus and short delays when I feel brave enough. My tone is not crystal clean and I am not into hi-fi sounds with my sound focusing on low-mid punch and cutting through with a bit of drive to give me articulation. Cheers! Byron

Next week 😂

Thanks for that one SH73! Had it on my list also. 👍

Cheers oZZma! The missus seems very interested in Szimpla Kert, so hopefully guitar shops will be on the itinerary after all 👍 We will be based close to the Jewish quarter so very handy indeed!

Thanks a lot oZZma! Now I need to find an excuse for the missus 😆!

Hi all, Just wanted to see if it was worth visiting any guitar stores within Budapest? All recommendations are welcome 🤗! Cheers, Byron

Very nice... 😊

Subbed! 🤘

I found the same "issue" with the EQD when I borrowed one from a friend. I still love my Z.Vex Sonar for trem stuff, really customizable sounds and worth a try if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the Chase Bliss.

That sucks Honori... I hope you retrieve your gear soon mate.

You're totally right, a quality gigbag is essential with the SKB. IIRC, Janek uses a thick leather one with his Fodera.

+1 on Broad Bass. My '79 BB1200 is an amazing piece of gear

Maybe not the tone you are going for, but my go to drive is the SolidGold Fx Beta or their newer Beta Dlx (which is a Beta with a boost). No loss of low end on the Beta circuit, in fact a bump in the lower region of the EQ to my ears. With the adition of the boost on the Dlx, that can be placed before or after the drive section, you effectively have 3 tones (Clean, drive, + drive/fuzz'ish). You will not get the highs you are looking for on the Beta unfortunately... The Moog Minifooger Drive is a very nice pedal also, a bit on the darker side rather than the sparkly highs you look for. I own an original V.1 DG B3K and really like what it does, it has crispiness and articulation but I do feel that the low end suffers on that pedal a bit... I like putting an octave through it, it adds an amazing texture to my sound.

Very interesting thread. I feel awkward at times when listening to LostProphets after what Ian Watkins was acussed of. On a less disturbing note, a bassist friend of mine stopped listening to Billy Sheehan completely when he found out that he was part of the Church of Scientology.