glassmoon

So, I bit the bullet - great price, easy as... 

I think the compressor will be OK - from what I have read, it's more subtle than my EBS MultComp (which I can't sing enough praises for) but considering I don't slam my compression to the hilt, it should fine.

And yes, I will stack the channels, same as I used to with the MB2 - however, considering I've not yet touched it, I may well want to use the drive channel sans drive as a slap shape or the like.

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Hey @Berserker.... is this still available and does it come with a power supply?

14 minutes ago, lee650 said:

It is the full range (no MB or tube sim) and has a 3:1 ratio and a slow attack hardwired! Sounds great but limited for the tweaker, a tuner is a tuner.

21 minutes ago, lee650 said:

So if you only use full range on the comp and a low setting, it'll do what you need.

OK, so full range should be similar to MB - which is where mine sits.  The manual says "Compressor Ratio min/max: 1:1 - 5:1" ... my compression knob sits at around 10 o'clock, perhaps 10:30, so in simple logic, the 3:1 will be "familiar"... the "Attack Time (80%): <10 ms" doesn't tell me if it's fast, slow or medium rare (I really should know more about what goes on under the bonnet of my gear 🙄)

OK.... points in favour of the compressor I think

20 minutes ago, lee650 said:

I'd be tempted to upgrade myself, but ive read that tonally it's not as good as the MB2 (totally subjective of course).

What have you hearrd?  While I did like the clarity of the MB2 - I used both channels together for "all" the tone hahahaha

I'd be interested to hear what you've heard!!

And thank you kindly, for replying

Hi all,

So, there is an EBS MB3 that I have my sights on - I still, 6 years later, have regrets of selling my MB2 - and it will essentially by the "command hub" for a very small one-size-fits-all board.

My current setup is a BOSS TU-2 tuner into an EBS OctaBass into an EBS MultComp into an MXR M81 pre-amp. 

The idea, should I bite, is that the octave will stay, and the rest will potentially be replaced by the MB3.

Full disclosure: I absolutely LOVE the TU-2, MultComp and M81... 

Question: for those who know their pedals, and in prearticular, know the MB3... does it do what it says on the tin?  Is it possible to replace those 3 pedals with the MB3.

I know the EBS sound really well, and it is vastly different to the ultra-clean M81... so there will be some adjustment needed there.

I'm lead to believe that the compression circuit is the one found in some of their heads, but I'm not sure which.  This is the trickiest thing for me.  I used a Carl Martin Compressor for umpteen years and it was without a doubt, the best pedal of any kind I've ever owned... it just needed to be overhauled, which I sadly couldn't do myself, so I tried a few decent ones and through a friend's recommendation, got the (not the newest model) EBS.  it's sensational!  It does everything I need from a compressor... so in my oh-so-not-a-techie mind, the MB3's compressor should be somewhat of the same beast as the MultComp, just without the 3 way toggle and gain controls.  But I've read some reviews that, if not quite slating the compressor, are less than praising it... but compression is like Marmite.

The tuner... well, if it tunes decently, I'm happy.  I always have my TC clip-on there, but I'm willing to bet the MB3's tuner is good enough to get the job done.

Right, enough rambling from me... please don't recommend I go for <insert brand of personal taste here> ... I am happy with what I have, but to be honest, I want to reduce my board to next to nothing - I've ditched all but my octave pedal, so it's really a case of "can I just have one unit to do 3 things?"

My thanks in advance - Merry Christmas to one and all

Julian aka Glassmoon

Thanks all. Really appreciate the feedback 

Hi all

The push/pull volume pot on my Cort GB75JH (active) has gone south.

My assumption is that this is A250K pot - am I right?

So, not being the most techn savy person... what is a "decent" pot that won't break the bank, and where can I/should I buy one from?

My mate can do the solder work for me - it's not rocket science, but I just want to buy this only once

Many thanks in advance....

Julian aka Glassmoon

Damn, that's a stunner. I really do miss my Skyline. I'd buy, but I'm about £750 short...

GLWTS 

I am glad - just always wanted a Mac for music - but hey, someone needed it a LOT more than I do, so yay  

Bugger - too late

Desperately trying to sell a laptop to buy this!!!

Just out of interest - have you tried contacting EBS for advise?  I contacted them ages ago for something and they were quite good at responding.

BTW - my fave Octave pedal - I'd love another one come to think of it hahahaha

1 hour ago, NoirBass said:

Sometimes I just need a tuner, sometimes I need the kitchen sink so I’ll take a Helix stomp/other multi fx. Often there is no backline or I’ll be on IEM’s so I’ll have to take a DI/Preamp. It’s all horses for courses.

See, I'm looking (again) at the viability of the HX Stomp as a small, easily portable "kitchen sink". It seems to be incredibly popular among the bass community, so perhaps it's a good road to travel down. To be fair, for me, it's more (these days) needing tonal variations rather than effects. Deep vs twangy vs reggae vs rock kinda variations. 

Thanks everyone for the stunning insights and views. Just what I was hoping for

I'm going to ask a fairly simple question, for which I'm sure, there'll be myriad answers.. 

I've used pedals for years. I've had huge boards (3 chorus pedals for 3 settings) and tiny (my current iteration). I see a lot of "tonight's setup for a funk gig" or "put this together for a rock covers gig". 

I guess my question is this: is this a new norm or an old concept, to put together a board based on the application thereof, instead of a board with one's favourite effects? 

Genuinely interested to hear your points of view. 

Hello Rob - that is incredibly generous of you!!!!

If you are willing to let it go, I am willing to accept it with open arms!  My oldish desktop doesn't have t'best (see what I did there?) WiFi .

Huge thanks in advance

Julian

Have some Zoom ❤️

Just out of interest... what kind of sound and quality is this preamp?

I'm assuming that neither Fender nor Jackson would ever want to associate themselves with "cheap and nasty", but what are we looking at here?

Sorry - I know that comes off as brash, it really isn't intended as such  

KR

Julian

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Hi Rob

Just want I'm looking for. Will I find the details to make said donation on the NWAA Web site? 

Kind regards 

Julian 

Hi Rosie. I'll happily take that. I have folks in South Africa who run a music outreach and school for underprivileged kids, and they'd love to add this to their meagre stock of effect pedals... Bengal pee is just a bonus. 

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Thank you so much for the interest. They have both been taken. Sorry I couldn't reply to everyone. Lots of messages hahahaha

I've got two older model Android Tablets. One, a 2016 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 and the other, a 2019 Huawei Mediapad T5. While neither will receive further updates, both are fully functional and perfect for reading charts, your digital magazines, and whatever else you can get to run on them. I used the Samsung for ages as a chart reader with Adobe Acrobat. 

Both have solid covers. 

Collect or P&0 at your expense. 

Many thanks, 

Julian aka Glassmoon 

Thanks @lemmywinks. I've asked if the dimensions are internal or external.

The Ibanez looks like a decent option too. Ta! 

I did look at those. They look solid, especially the orange lined one.. But out of stock doesn't help hahahaha

I'll take a look at the manufacturer site and confirm those inner dimensions. Ta

The problem is not the scale length, it's the overall size of the instrument.  I have 2 35" scale length basses and the Cort is way bigger than the Ibanez (BTB).

Were it only that easy...