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My logic is: Input (patch bay, wireless, etc.). Compressor. Signal generators (Synth, Octave, etc.). Distortion. Modulation (Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo). Echo (Reverb, Echo, Looper, etc.). If you're using a preamp with an Fx loop, then pre- or post- eq is your choice; it depends whether you are looking to define the sound of the bass or the whole chain.

I thought the main purpose of this area was to be a bit of fun and a place post things which folks in their right minds would never touch, either by virtue of being a right Horlicks, being mis-described or fake/counterfeit, or being offered at a fanciful price. I never thought it was a place to direct potential buyers away from the BC Classifieds and I will always browse various sites (here, ebay, Gumtree, FB, Reverb, etc.) to compare prices & availability. My acquisitions over the past couple of months have been 4 items here on BC, 1 on ebay, 1 on The Fretboard, 2 from shops, and 1 via Facebook.

Yep - the DHA is the one. ... I mean: It really does the vintage valve sound I was looking for. (It takes a non-standard 12V centre +ve power supply, but the red cable from my CIOKS does the job.)

So, I went for a DHA and it seems to be pretty much what I was looking for. I've now got the warm/subtle vintage valve distortion and I can also go "modern" with the Microbass 3.

I've only had a brief go on the C4, but it's looking good. It's replaced Octave up and down pedals, so that'll be my 1st focus. (The right-hand three pedals were all previously @SumOne's 🙂 )

My latest iteration... The signal path is Microbass 3 Fx loop to QM6. QM6 loops:: C4 (I may put a TC compressor in front of the C4, to calm down my Ric's clatter and things; it'll fit in the gap above the DMC MIDI switch there). DHA. Phaser & Chorus. Flashback. Unused (it's an unused on/off control switch, not a loop). Ditto. The C4 has replaced Octave Up (EH Mosaic) & Down (EBS Octabass) pedals, but I need to program it yet.

I'm not sure why there's the no gumtree & elsewhere rule - why's it for?

Already posted.

It is a conundrum, but then the choice is not to do things.

My shooting club may be instituting tests before meets; it’s not too onerous.

Everybody selling a Squier seems to thing they've got the one vintage holy-grail one.

Another dubious Fender.

You’re both wrong!

I was just about to post this - maybe the "....er" brand suggests it's a bit ropey! But them machines look Japanese. And the seller has added a disclaimer too. So, could this be yet another dodgy "Fender" item for sale. (But I'm not going to say it, because the last time I pointed something out with a "Fender" logo on it I got insulted and sworn at!)

Just so...

I swapped my FI for a C4 today.

I know, really. 🙂

I have an EBS Microbass 2 and a DHA VT1 - they both blow the doors off the SansAmp.

Moog Taurus.

Right; FI out, C4 in!

Why can't people be honest in their listings? This is titled "Fender bass guitar" and then in the description it says "I believe is a Korean copy".

...and some isn't. 🙂

I'm a yes - we tend to keep a fair distance apart anyway and we can't be a slave to this damned virus forever. In all honesty, I'm more likely to catch it in my local supermarket than at a Bass Bash.