Gunsfreddy2003

It's all coming from the EBS amp and speaker - nothing else gets a sound like that!

100% agree - I spent quite a bit of time with the Wonderlove at Bass Direct and found it very lacking as a filter and as you say really hard to get the funky squelch that should come easily from this kind of pedal. I also have to say that I had similar thoughts on the Proton too and being the owner of a MuTron I don't think it gets anywhere close! I have not tried a GR2 but have only ever heard good things about them and hence the reason you rarely see a second hand one come up for sale. The MXR is a great filter but as others have said it can lack a bit of depth but it is one the few that can cope easily with the super high output signal of a bass like my GB. [quote name='johnDeereJack' timestamp='1395393419' post='2401866'] Hey Kev, From what I read the Wonderlove was marketed on the 3Leaf website as an improvement over the GR2; it’s Spencer’s ‘ultimate filter’ and it doesn’t get any better in terms of filters from 3Leaf. As I said earlier I have a deep love of the GR2 so bought a Wonderlove based on the fact is was hailed as an improvement over the GR2 but was thoroughly underwhelmed in terms of what the WL could do and how it could sound when A/B’d with the GR2. It may be that they’re based on different circuits - if I remember correctly the GR1/GR2 are Lovetone Meatball clones whereas the WL and the Proton are based on the MuTron III circuit. When I A/B’d them initially I set everything at mid-day on both pedals and I used a variety of different basses (active, passive, fretted & fretless) all at the same settings through the same amp. What struck me right away was the GR2 instantly bubbled into life whereas the WL had to be cajoled and tweaked before it started acting like I thought it should. Initially I thought I had a defective unit but no, it just needs more attention. I have a specific setting that I always return to with the GR2 so I set the WL up the way I have the GR2 – Sensitivity around 9/10 o’clock, Attack at 11, Decay around 1 or 2, Tone around 3, Range Low, Sweep Up, Mix/Blend around 2, internal switch set to Low Pass and trimpot at unity gain. Playing though the GR2 at these settings gives a wonderfully fat, full, deep, bubbly sound that’s full of vowels and you can’t help but mouth them while bopping your head back and forth, acting like some kind of weird funky chicken! When I set the WL up with exactly the same settings I was shocked. It’s nowhere near as responsive, the envelope barely opens with the sensitivity set at 9 o’clock where as the GR2 was bubbling away; it just didn’t sound as warm or rounded either, nowhere near as full or deep - to me it sounded thin and weak compared with the GR2. I persevered with WL for a month and experimented with the controls using various basses but I was constantly frustrated and underwhelmed so I just always went back to the GR2. It’s just a better filter and, for me at least, there’s no escaping it. The WL has some really nice features with the Low Pass/Band Pass switch and the Boost trimpot being moved outside the enclosure (the GR2’s Low Pass/Band Pass switch and Boost trimpot are internal and accessing them involves removing the cover) and the Expression Pedal input is also a nice touch but apart from that I just don’t see it being anywhere near as good (in my experience anyway) as the GR2. [/quote]

I think as a band we are happy to play anything apart from pubs - been there done that one! Our singer Dolly, has done so much good work ( highlight for me was watching her with JTQ at Glastonbury and Phoenix Festivals) that it seems criminal having to play pubs for a couple of hundred quid! We have so few incoming enquiries leading to a quote that it can't be the money we are asking for! I agree what you say about the keys, Dan is primarily a bass player who plays keys so his gear was a little basic but he has just invested in some better kit with more modern sounds so I think that should be solved now. The reality may just be that the requirement for disco and funk covers is limited and also already well served in which case then I have to wonder what future the band has - having said that I would rather play fewer gigs and enjoy the stuff I am playing than be out every weekend but having to play the latest sh*t off the radio!!! [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1395357634' post='2401680'] Depends if you want weddings or parties.. I think parties are harder work in a sense, but you can call any function that is not a wedding a party so that can also go either way Not sure why you video isn't getting agents calling... depends how much you charge compared to who ever else they have on the books. One thing, I would cover in your band, or two things... one who is doing the BV's live, as that isn't clear from the real, and the keys sound needs a serious update. These may be things that set you back...but that was just from the 'Rock with you' track so maybe it doesn't jump out with other songs. The other things with function bands is that they can be a bit bland... whereas the thing round here is that the party bands are expected to offer more and be visually exciting as well as musically exciting..to justify the ramp up of the fee from the pub circuit. So, that means you are just a level down from a live concert but playing covers. Instead of getting them dancing from the off... get them singing ..the dancers will always do that but get a venue involved and singing along and you are a better night out to more people..IME. Dancing bands are for women mostly..and that is great and has its place..sings are for everyone..especially after a few drinks. Whatever it takes, participation is key.. If we do a party in the marquee, we need to be able to do the dance thing...and the singalong thing. If you think about playing something like 'wonderwall' where the singer doesn't even get to sing a note of it... then you are having a great gig [/quote]

My band Soular are playing at The Wheatsheaf Inn, Leckhampton, Cheltenham on Saturday 5th April at 8pm. Putting this gig on to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Gloucester Royal Hospital who cared for my son when he was born 4 months early back in 2011. We play disco/funk & soul covers so if you like that kind of thing and are local then come along and have a boogie whilst helping to raise money for a great cause too. Had some good coverage in the local paper - [url="http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cheltenham-musician-play-Cheltenham-pub-gig-raise/story-20816887-detail/story.html#comments"]http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cheltenham-musician-play-Cheltenham-pub-gig-raise/story-20816887-detail/story.html#comments[/url]

Having the same problem as Subthumper - just can't get any interest from booking agents so taking on the role of getting gig myself which is not ideal or what I want but I know that if I don't do it then we will have no gigs! I have take a lot of advice from Russ (EBS Freak) as his band are mentally busy with function work but despite investing in a video etc we are still getting no uptake from agents and also very little from venues too. Makes me think that we are either too niche or have the wrong look/feel. Happy to take any constructive criticism - our website is www.soularfunk.co.uk

My good wife got me tickets in November to go and see him at the Under The Bridge club in Chelsea and he was awesome - too damn funky!!

I have the Aguilar Filter Twin and the MXR BEF on my board and feel pretty well catered for now in the filter department! Both are so good that my vintage Mu-Tron III now has no place! It is important to remember that some filters work better with active basses and some are much better with passive basses and also the ability to dial in clean signal is key too. The MXR scores on the clean tone dial in and works great with active basses even my GB which has a super hot signal but as a previous post mentioned you can't switch the filter sweep up or down as can with others such as the MuTron and the Filter Twin which is a shame as it is another really useable sound.

Love it - just my cup of tea!

I wasn't there Mick, I spent all day playing at a Wedding Fayre!!! [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1393795859' post='2384483'] Me and my germs have been back a few hours but for some reason I can't upload my photos to photobucket so we'll have to really on everybody else's for now....was it me or did it seem like numbers were down on last year?? Really enjoyed the day, meeting up with lots of BCers who I already knew - hello again to Bluejay, Lozz, Kiwi, Happy Jack et al - unfortunately missed meeting up with Gunsfreddy who I've done a couple of deals with and also with Scooby who was the original owner of my Ritter. I'm sure that we'll meet up with in the future fellas...also briefly saw SiBob modelling a (superb) Silver Surfer bag which I need to steal from him when he puts it down near me. Had a quick chat with our own Doctor of the Bass, Nick Smith, who was one of those being paid to demonstrate some basses with fabulous pick ups (sorry the name eludes me) but being berated here for his slapping. I managed to miss the "slap battle" between him and whoever was on the Anaconda stall. Most of the exhibitors were very friendly, Alan from ACG and Bernie Goodfellow competing for title of "Nicest fella in the World" - sorry guys, it was a dead heat for me. I own one of each and both nearly had me reaching for credit cards...I somehow managed to resist their beautiful creations. Really enjoyed the seminar by TM Stevens - the man certainly knows how to entertain and if ever decides to give up playing bass he's got a future in motivational speaking. Not sure how I would have felt if I'd been one of the two lads he called on stage to perform on Drums and Bass together but both rose to the occasion and equipped themselves admirably. An experience neither will forget I'm sure. Must also be true for the other young fella who TM had playing a single note just ahead and behind the groove. TBH I was a bit disappointed in John Taylor's seminar - would have preferred more playing than what felt like an exercise in selling his book. Highlights of the day for me were chatting to Yolanda Charles and Scott Devine, both really down to earth and willing to chat. Even had a compliment from Scott about my beard which he is threatening to imitate. [/quote]

Did Bernie have a stand? Did not see a GB listed in the exhibitor listings? [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1393785383' post='2384355'] I'm with ezbass on the show summary. I was hoping to get some strings and new guitar lead, but no real choice on offer. Noise was down but still exhausting. I also noticed that Bernie Goodfellow looked somewhat pissed with noise from his neighbours, trying a bass is one thing but organised bass duet sessions on a stand ?? he should have a refund. [/quote]

Are these available to buy yet? Just checked out my usual suppliers on the web and none have them listed yet?

Met them after the show at Jazz Cafe last year and they were all top people but Andrew is a top, top man and so cool!

I use the Jam by Apogee and that works really well and costs nowhere near £500!

Really useful that you did not bother to reply my PM - thanks a lot!!!

Are you still looking?

This is one of my favourites! http://youtu.be/QTwk_R4spCs

Yep got the same email which sparked my interest! [quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1387115490' post='2308291'] Not sure what the price usually is on these but I had an email from strings direct yesterday; they're knocking them out at £125. [/quote]

Hi all, Liking the look of this for home practice/recording etc. Has anyone got one or tried one with bass yet? From the promo vids and blurb there is no mention of using with bass so I guess it is not suited but would be handy to know if anyone has tried one? [url="http://www.rolandconnect.com/product_2013-01.php?p=cube_lite_monitor"]http://www.rolandconnect.com/product_2013-01.php?p=cube_lite_monitor[/url] Cheers

To understand what the Bright knob does you really need to run it with an EBS cab!! Paired together they give you an amazing amount of top end and you cannot get that sound from any other cab and believe me I have tried!! [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1386265672' post='2298018'] Well, I've had a good play. The GB Shuttle 9.2 is extremely transparent. Set flat, you get that pure instrument tone. When you play with the EQ, the core transparency remains, and the frequencies change in a very predictable and consistent way. The EBS is also very clean, but definitely has more of a voice. When changing the EQ, you can get some more varied timbres. All of these are usable, but it may take a bit more fiddling to get what you're after. They are both incredibly versatile, and can get ultra bright, if that's your thing. I found that with the EBS, you can just 'happen upon' a really sweet tone, whereas with the GB, you dial in what you need, and that's what you get. Overall, I'm favouring the EBS at the moment, as it has a couple of tones which really nail what I'm after. I know it's a wooly term, but the lows have 'girth' whilst still retaining clarity. The GB has this too, but possibly slightly less so. I'm going to gig both before making any decisions. Other observations - What does the 'bright' knob on the EBS actually do? Nothing as far as I could hear! The EBS is heavier and bulkier, but it's still easy to carry and store. Volume wise, the Shuttle is definitely louder (not surprisingly) but now by as much as you might think. The Shuttle is virtually silent at all volumes. The EBS has a noticeable buzz/hum when at higher volumes. I don't see this being an issue when playing though. Oh, and the valve OD on the Shuttle may be lacking, but the drive simulation on the EBS bears as much resemblance to a valve sound as I do to Gok Wan. [/quote]

Cheers for the comments guys. The idea is too embed on the home page of our new website so people can see what we look and sound like very quickly. We did think about doing a medley but it would have cost more and we were on a budget! If we get some work in then we can do it better next time!

Oh dear - no comments at all. Must be bad!!!

Evening all, We decided to invest in a promo video to try and get some more function/wedding work for our disco/funk/soul band. Let me know what you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agM2RGmfQtc