iamtheelvy

Perhaps easier to play, but harder to play something new...

Welcome to the site!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1390397422' post='2344886'] Interestingly in my days as a guitarist... I decided that I would prefer to use the DI output live... [/quote]

Yeah, I've got a Voodoo Labs 4x4 which has a fairly hefty output, but think it might still be pushing it... Quite interested in the Organizer...

I do have a Line 6 M5 already, but wanted to save the real estate on my pedalboard! Considering that as an option though, any experience on powering an M5 off of a standard power block?

Nice looking bass! I'm not really into white finishes, but that aged white look is very cool! I'm sure a bit of upgrading and some TLC will make this a great bass.

Another thought to consider is to blend, or not to blend. I used to always have a clean tone blended with my distorted signal, but fell out of love with my tone. After getting different pedals with a more bass-directed approach, I now have a fully distorted tone and am much happier with it!

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388825' post='2344732'] I find pick is way louder, but recently the limiter is working wonders, I wonder if its my technique , to heavy maybe ? [/quote] I don't know. Haven't really thought about it much. I used to use a 3mm pick, but found that it actually made my bass [i]quieter...[/i]

Must dig out my bass-related t-shirts...

Looking forward to this - not long to go!

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388212' post='2344718'] What does everyone do when they switch between pick and finger style during a set, adjust your output or use a limiter ? [/quote] I have an always-on compressor on my board, but even when not using this, I don't find sound levels a problem when switching back and forth. It's a different tone, but not necessarily a louder/quieter signal.

Hi guys, Just interested in your opinions or suggestions. Thinking about more ambient sounds, I was looking into the Line 6 Verbzilla (particularly for the 'Octo' setting) or the Earthquaker Organizer. Any thoughts, comparisons or other suggestions? Cheers!

[quote name='topheteatwo' timestamp='1390328101' post='2344133'] I use a Fuzzrocious Rat Tail, in my opinion, I don't think you could get better/more versatile bass distortions/OD's/fuzzes then theirs! [/quote] Definitely this! I've got the Rat Tail, the Grey Stache and the Dark Driving - all very different but all excellent!

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1389890906' post='2339195'] But do I really need a better bass? [/quote] Always. You [i]always [/i]need a better bass. However, there's always a bass that's better than [i]that[/i] bass too...

Dunlop Tortex Blue 1mm for me. Somewhat torn between the standard and the triangle shapes though...

I do dislike modelling technology, but mostly because I know that it's so good nowadays! I don't want my gear to be redundant...

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1390379692' post='2344593'] I think 2 bass is reasonable. One for backup incase the other is still in the workshop or not working for a sudden. More then 2 the rest is luxury. [/quote] Everyone likes a bit of luxury...

I like a little delay low in the mix to add depth to a bassline. Don't use it overly much as it can get muddy.

Apart from the Bass wah, the latest range does seem mostly guitar-focussed. From the last set of releases, the Freeze has become one of my essential pedals.

Everyone has their preferences!

If I had to settle and just have one 'do it all' bass, then I'd probably keep a Jazz. But I do feel that some basses 'sit' better in certain mixes than others.

Shouldn't go knocking EHX though there are several pedals that have become permanent parts of my collection!

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1390318530' post='2343979'] Same here, new Bass Whammy all the way! Even though you can buy a "cradle" for the Slammi (which sort of defeats the point...) I don't imagine the quirky design will appeal to anyone with a pedalboard! Bass-players aside as well (sorry!), even the Whammy V can be had for only a little more and it's a lot more versatile! [/quote] Yep, not a big fan of loose pedals. Plus the fact that the Whammy V is built like a tank - expecting the same from the Bass model.

Slammi looks interesting, but with the news that the new Digitech Bass Whammy is coming out soon, I'll stick with the design I'm used to...