tobiewharton

Massive bargain!

Glwts

Ridiculously good and an absolute bargain!

Glwts

Ridiculous bargain. 

Glwts

On my small board I use a Plethora X3 for modulation/octave/tuner with a Two Notes Revolt for EQ and OD, and an Ampeg Opto Comp. Appreciate this is not a true multi-fx solution, but the hybrid of 3-channel tube pre and multi-fx means lots of flexibility with minimal menu scrolling and more stomping. I don't get along with the Hypergravity on the Plethora, hence the separate comp; if you did then that's just two pedals. Both the Revolt and Plethora come with their respective power supplies. You also have aux in, phones and DI out on the Revolt. 

5 minutes ago, mattbass6 said:

This is really p***ing me off that this hasn’t sold. Utterly crazy. Please, someone, buy it. A beautiful bass ✨

It's criminal! In the meantime, 500 Squiers have sold, for more money.  Fashion is a cruel mistress.

Great PSU and expandable with the X4 or X8 if needed.

Glwts

Great little amps. Same old story - shouldn't have sold mine...🙄

Glwts

So, the Opto Comp arrived and has had a few outings. I really like it - does exactly what I want it to, seems robust and is very quiet. At this stage, seems like a bargain.  The simple white colourway also fits with the other two pedals on my small board which is very satisfying 😁

I use one of these and I think they're outstanding. Laney should have a huge following. The Nexus amps were great (I owned an SLS for a while but changed up following an obsession with 'lighter is better' 🙄), the RBs are great (I have an RB3 at home) and now the new effects (got a Blackheath on my big board too) are killing it. And all of these at sensible price points. Props to Laney - great gear!

Good work!

A brilliant tool this - have used one for years for no-amp gigs, including a recent Turkey trip where gear was hired in so I could just confidently bring this (and just in hand luggage). Highly recommended!

Glwts

Insane bargain! I'll bet this is a fine bass - the upgrades alone are worth a few quid! If I was looking for a long-scale fiver I'd bite your arm off. 

Glwts

Lovely colour! 

Glwts

Really useful - thanks!

Cheers all. I've actually ordered a discounted Ampeg Opto Comp as figured there's little to lose and it seems to review quite well. If it turns out to be pants I think the Alma 2 will be calling!

2 hours ago, fretmeister said:

I sold all my other compressors when I got a Boss BC-1X. I no longer own an Empress Mk1, Cali76, DG etc.

 

That new Boss has been a revelation.

What is it about the Boss that's been so convincing?

12 minutes ago, ezbass said:

There’s this review of the Empress on Ovni Labs, but not one for the Alma as far as I can see.

http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/empress.shtml

Many thanks. I've read reviews from various sites - just wondering if there's BC real world experience ABing them, or indeed comparing with other competitors. 

Any thoughts on this?

Any suggested alternatives to consider? Form factor must be similar to the above in order to fit otherwise completed board. 

Cheers!

Cort make excellent instruments for a fraction of the price of the big names (some of which are made in the same factory). Materials are good and QC is consistent. I suspect this is an extremely capable bass for not a lot of money. 

Glwts

Cool as F!

Glwts

I'm looking at a new smoothing and beefing comp for my big board. It won't need to double as a hard limiter (a Keeley is doing that job) but rather be always on at a low ratio.

Has anyone got experience ABing the Empress Bass with the new Alma Comp? I'm currently leaning towards the Lusithand. Less concerned with metering than sound and feel. 

Any opinions appreciated!

Cheers,

Tobie

On 26/11/2023 at 14:38, ezbass said:

Short scale, fan fret, five string, unusual shape - https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/201102363661025--ibanez-ehb1005sms-emerald-green-metallic-matte-short-scale-bass

 

On 27/11/2023 at 01:21, ezbass said:

Just saw one on the FS pages 

 

 

Keep in mind that the first example is actually a medium-scale ff and the second is an extra long-scale ff

+1 for the EBS although I've not owned the newest iteration. MXR and EHX nano Q highly commended. The EHX is amazing value!

Enjoy the search!

These are great! If I needed a backup amp this would fit the bill perfectly. 

Glwts

EHX Bass Clone, in excellent condition with original box and velcro on base. IMO this is the king of 'affordable' bass chorus pedals; it just sounds really good and the crossover and bass and treble controls are great touches. This has been bumped off my big board by a Jam Waterfall Bass, partly due to the latter's vibe side. The EHX isn't without compromise - it's not totally quiet in operation, but perhaps that's nitpicking by a chorus nerd...

£55, posted First Class or we can knock a fiver off if you're collecting from M27.

Thanks for looking!