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Cuzzie

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  1. Rocker

    Unfortunately manufacturers quite lots of figures which are 'correct' but not practical.

    It may pump out 600w at a peak, but unfortunately in the real world you need RMS which is what it will pop out continuously.

    In a small burst peak, it may reach 600w, but this may be for a second or so, when actually it's continuous power put out is probably 2-300w, hence that what it sounds like.

    This reported 'undepowering' is universal across many people's use.
    It's a shame their LH series would blow your nuts off, but strained your back humping it around

  2. [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1501832443' post='3347602']
    I demoed the EHX, BOSS and MXR back to back and it wasn't even close. The EHX I found to be quite dark sounding, the BOSS was 'OK' but a bit thin and the MXR sounded awesome. I didn't get the chance to try the stereo options. I never use the flanger and the price tag was way higher but the quality gap was massive. No regrets. I've also found the simple crossover button to be tuned exactly right. It gets the effect right out of the way of the fundamentals - in fact I've discovered that once your strings are a bit worn in, you can hammer away on the E string and then go for a high fill and the chorus just emerges as you play the fill. I think the Boss is digital too - so not really old skool. The MXR is definitely analogue.
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    There you go Sid, remember the clip I sent you was one setting.

    Jump down the Rabbit hole and take a chance.....

  3. that will be a tribute, good solid bass, baseball bat neck though if you like em thinner.

    MFD pick ups are very powerful, but have a treble edge to them and are not as refined as some others, but put out a huge sound.

    The bass won't let you down and it is good bang for the buck, but don't expect a bongo sound or you will be disappointed, just allow it to be what it is and you will be fine

  4. Tom

    It's a great journey, I now play mainly pick, because I injured my knuckle on my first index finger playing rugby (it's fine no need for violins) but it just gets tired playing for a long time.

    What I am trying to do is learn to do either style without dropping the pick, or incorporate the two.
    I can just about use my middle finger in a co-ordinated fashion and go 1 finger james Hamer son, but I am trying to train the ring finger as well so I have this option, although I am not slapping I can pick and pop.

    Not a lot different to the geetar chicken picker players you see out there.

  5. All the above are good choices, it's difficult as some songs just lend themselves to either style.
    If you can't do it via compression or simple vol turn on your bass then I may have a boost pedal spare if you want.

    Volume knob is probably your best bet cheapest bet, after all guitarist do it for solo's, so just set up your ampnwith it rolled off for your loudest modality and then crank it.

    If you get your technique down to show no difference eventually then you have spent no money

  6. I know they are both Leo and have big humbuckers but.....

    Different windings, pre amps, completely different sounds etc.

    Closest a G&L would get to would be a HH Ray, and even then it's not close

    I have to agree that a Bongo is a Bongo

  7. In my simplistic view, the pedal will only draw as much current as it needs, and i suppose you have to go with the quoted figures. If they do not get the draw they require,they will not work as effectively, although they should still work. One thing to NOT get wrong is Voltage, too much and it fries it and its good night pedal.

    Example - my 2 notes LeBass is 500mA, so i need to combine 2 ports on my power supply to drive it, when it was on one port for a small period, it worked, but no way near as good.

    Its one of those things about pedals, a lot of people are happy to buy them, but seem to not want to shell out an extra hundred quid on a decent power supply (not being judgemental here!).
    You may always get away with daisy chain, etc. BUT if you get a good power brick for your needs, you will never need to make do, you will have a happy long term board.
    Depending on board size, where you mount it etc. I have had a decibel Eleven Hotstone Deluxe - fantastic, and anything from the Cioks family has been good to me, currently a DC5

  8. Cheers Al for putting up with my playing!

    I am biased but a defo +1 for the Two Notes Le Bass for an addition to a board which may give you what you want if you have an existing amp.

    It's a big footprint, will take 2 slots on your power brick as it's a 500mA draw, but it's really worth it with what sounds you can get.

    If you don't like the numbers money wise, new it's about £250, I got mine second hand for £140, then check out the Hartke VXL, at under £100 new or I got mine for £40 second hand it does a pretty good job and has a DI and parallel output so that could be all you need in a gig

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