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Think I'm gonna take a punt on one actually as I can use a cheapy DI to throw in my kit bag anyway.

Save yourself a few pounds and look for the Fender Micro DI on ebay - It's a rebadge of the Mooer and cheaper!

I started using Hartke gear well over 15 years ago and have gigged and recorded with it extensively over the years. The only time it ever missed a beat (once) was my fault. That's a lot of shows and gigs!

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1420488673' post='2649985'] Something like a Zoom B3 might do the trick, with the combination of amp sims and EQ. The downside is that you might have to spend ages trying out all the combinations. [/quote] It would and probably a good idea. It is sadly bigger than the pedal in question and would negate the point of the exercise (which I guess I haven't made too clear, my bad) in that I am looking to turn a big rig sound in to a small pedal board. It's an exercise in back saving!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1420488273' post='2649977'] To totally kill off the tweeter it'd need to be set at the crossover point that's on your cab!! Some are set higher than others, as you probably already know. So your best bet is starting there with your EQ pedal and see if it still brings in the tweeter. [/quote] Yup, which is kinda the same as what I had been getting at looking at frequencies response curves of the speaker - however, a more granular detail would be, for example, to model the curve of a speaker that is known to have a pleasing characteristic sound when fed with a distorted signal. the Celestion Vintage 30 comes to mind, or even just an Eminence (delta?) used in Ampeg cabinets. I do agree with you, but I guess I'm not happy with stopping there! I'm naturally curious!

[quote name='Ant' timestamp='1420469872' post='2649650'] a Torpedo C.A.B simulator in the loop could work too, but they're massive and expensive [url="http://www.two-notes.com/en/hardware/torpedo-cab/"]http://www.two-notes...re/torpedo-cab/[/url] but could have several different settings saved for differing rigs and sounds. total overkill though i imagine. if you find some sort of shelving EQ that can slope the treble off loads after a given point, please let me know [/quote] Yeah, I think that is waaay more than I need - my friends are using one for tracking an album at the moment and it's sounding really good. What I am trying to achieve is a way of shrinking down my usual rack set up in to just a few pedals. I'd kinda hoped the B1P would be self contained - I suppose it *is* if you are using an Ampeg fridge with no tweeter - but I like to use other sounds that *do* use a tweeter so being able to control that top end with as few components as possible is going to be my way forward. I think I'll drop Suncoast a mail to discuss it - maybe it is something they have already thought about. Not a deal breaker but it's a pedal that is almost there! Going custom may well be the way - for my own deliberation I've already found some graphic equaliser chips that would be really easy to program a fixed custom slope in to. Just as soon as I've figured out what that slope should be. For that I am going to look at the top end roll off of a number of favoured distortion friendly bass speakers, then copy the rolloff on the frequency response diagrams on to my 30 band graphic. Test, then tweak. It's quick, it's dirty and it's not very scientific, but it may give me some interesting results!

[quote name='Ant' timestamp='1420455934' post='2649435'] i think the palmer and the mooer would be unsuitable as the speaker emulation rolloffs only happen on the XLR out, so you wouldnt be able to apply them just to the suncoast, where as with something like the custom screaminator above, you could. plus, with a custom option you can tune exactly which frequencies are cut, leaving the low end unaltered. i say going with any sort of killer filter or EQ in the suncoast loop is your best bet, something tiny [/quote] I really prefer the idea of being able to customise the slope as one of my problems with a filter is that it's not possible to tailor depending on the rig you are using. It does seem daft running a bass speaker simulator in to a bass speaker cabinet! I'm investigating the EQ route too, but what would be super cool on the B1P is that little emulator button from the Tech 21VT Bass DI!

Thank you!

[color="#1e1e1e"][font="Helvetica, sans-serif"][size="4"]I like the idea of the Palmer, the Mooer Micro Di and the Markbass with the VLE/VPF controls on and I'd especially be up for anything with a small foot print as the reason I got this pedal is to save on space and not have to take the BSP out everywhere. [/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1420409444' post='2649156'] That'll be you, me and Ant with one with a similar issue. It hates clean top end cabs/PAs. I'm getting the palmer di as it'll solve the PA top end problem, and the DI on my head is knackered. Do markbass not have some sort of pedal that just has the filters on? One is basically an LPF [/quote] Yeah, I think that does ring true to the design though as it is a preamp in a pedal box rather than a distortion pedal. Using a guitar amp as a reference you'd get exactly the same effect taking a feed from a guitar amplifier's preamp output. It is heavily treble boosted to compensate the top end roll off of (typically 12") guitar speakers. As we are using a considerably more hifi speaker set up, those boosted trebles need taming. Had the Suncoast been designed as a stand alone pedal, I suspect it would have been 'tuned' to calm that top end a bit. [quote name='Ant' timestamp='1420411059' post='2649194'] they used to do the super boost DI with the filters, if you put something like that or the SFX pedal in the loop (which comes after the eq etc and before the limiter) then the roll off should only be in effect with the suncoast engaged [/quote] That's a very good point! the filter could be left in an 'always on' state,

So that'll be my suncoast we're talking about too then I'll have a think and reply tomorrow!

For example, slapping Klusons on a later model without modification.

I suppose in some ways it's the opposite of Max's 'Thumpinator'! Thinking forward, maybe a Thumpinator with variable high freq roll off could be just the ticket! You saw it here first!

I could probably fashion a 12-24db/oct type filter for the job - but I'm lazy lol!

That's true - the EQ I have is a half rack and I was hoping to find something smaller - the only thing that concerns me with an EQ is whether or not the EQ centres on a 7 band pedal are going to be close enough for fine 'editing'. I do have a basic graphic pedal here and it don't sound that great! That said, MXR do a graphic pedal which might work well. Berme, thank you - yes I'd thought about Max already actually. Just wondered if I'd missed anything on the market that might suit or possibly easy to tailor the filter shape (hence the thoughts about an EQ)

I'm integrating a new drive pedal in to my set up which I believe is designed with tweeter-less cabinets in mind. My system is quite the opposite, which at times is more akin to a personal PA rig. (It doesn't like drive pedals plugged straight in as you can imagine!) So, what I would like to do is to be able to switch in both the drive AND a speaker emulation when needed. I've tested the theory with a 30 band EQ and I have been really happy with the results, but it's way too bulky I feel when sat next to this drive pedal. The only thing I don't want to do is to touch the low end frequencies at all. I know that many emulators do a great job of rounding off the top and low end for guitarists but I want to just achieve the 'going tweeterless' effect without having to reach round the back of the cabinet. Other than a custom design, is there anything on the market (small as possible I guess) that could fulfil this task?

That sounds promising - I'm not too fussed about the drill holes for the screws, more whether or not the plates fit side by side. Did the 60's keys hide the previous holes? Thanks so much so far!

Hey all! Happy New Year to ya! So you may have spotted I have pangs to recreate a P bass I used to own many years ago - and whilst the budget is tight I am exploring ways to get exactly what I am after. This may be finding a stock Fender Precision or a Pbass to customise on a budget. I'll no doubt be searching BC for answers to my questions but the first is this: I really like those reverse Kluson tuners from 60's P basses. Are the mounting plates on them such that they will drop straight on to a bass that may have the more familiar 70's keys? (Not the smaller MIM or deluxe keys)

I'd like to try one of these too - I kinda like the idea of a big fat P bass neck!

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28ga-V3aQ45WmulstjNaNkuCTphx0D2J I've just created a quick playlist of some videos of my work.

Gearing up for 2015! Expect updates soon!

The TD650 is a favourite of mine (well demo'd, never owned) - I'd love to give the 350 a whirl at some point. I also agree - as much as I live D Class and the amp I currently use is superb, I do love the depth of tone from a big ole AB MOSFET and hefty power supply! My back however does not!

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1419406131' post='2639568'] Dood, if you're ever in NW London you've got to pop over! I have a CS 55 P Bass, chunky maple neck, superlight ash body and stacked pickup. I have NEVER heard a bigger sounding Fender bass than this one! [/quote] That's a really kind offer! Thank you! - I tend to end up more East London but certainly if I'm round your way I'll endeavour to find some time to check out what sounds like a superb instrument you have!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1419169922' post='2637146'] the stingray man is right... [/quote] Looking at the Sandberg and the 'ray in you profile picture, it looks like the Sandberg MM is closer to the bridge isn't it?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418924721' post='2634958'] Isn't that Aptitude + Attitude = Altitude? [/quote] That's what I said! lol lol lol!