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The Quadcortex has so much for bass (and guitar) it's not funny. With all the Mesa and Darkglass stuff on hand as well as a Noble preamp package out there the tones are right at your finger tips. And the Cortex cloud takes it even further.

Interesting match up. I've always been interested in Pre Amp DI pedals. I run ampless with IEMs. But I have Mesa Subway cabs. 212 and 410. I prefer the D-800+ and the Epifani UL901. But after listening to the clips. You should check out "Two Notes". The Revolt is something you should hear. And, if you can find one. A Le Bass is amazing. But a Quad cortex takes em all out. Best clarity by far.

Just use a good DI or pre map pedal and run IEMs. It's not that hard. What your asking for is just wrong.

Amps are obsolete. Good IEM's and a Quadcortex will sound better any day. Don't forget your wireless.

I've had my QC for 2 years now. Run ampless. IEMs. The sound is unmatched. Compared to Helix. Line 6 is done. Touch screen has been flawless as well. Amp modeler is amazing. IR's amazing. Effects are off the chart. External PSU is NOT a problem. My unit is on a pedal board and power can be handled in many ways. But if you have those kinda problems you should probably stay away from pedals entirely.

The Quad Cortex has the most dedicated to bass stuff of them all. Darkglass, Mesa, Marshall, Gk. All the effects. Even a pog that I keep in line. The ir's are great. And amp and pedal capture. Not to mention all the stuff online. The Nobel preamp is in there and I so love it. Helix is fine. But the QC has the tone.

I've tried a lot of compressors. All of em most likely. While I still have an Empress and a couple of MXRs around I fell in love with the Keeley Compressor Pro. So bad in fact I bought 5 of em. In fact Sweetwiter is delivering #5 anytime in the next 2 hours. I even use one with my Quad Cortex. My Revolt and CABM board. One with each of my Mesa Subway boards, my Le Bass board. I ordered #5 as a floater to use when I have to use an amp. Warning! Subjective comment coming. Keeley Compressor Pro is the best compressor.

Happy birthday to me.

Great reasoning. But that is already taken care of.

That is more like it. I have considered getting another Lull. I did try a 34" scale PJ that was gorgeous. At the time I wasn't keen on the 5K price. But times change. Especially once the wife gives the go ahead. Alembic is always on the radar. I'm watching the used stuff. But 9K for a 30 year old bass ain't a happening. But I've heard nothing but good things about Sandberg. So on the radar they go.

Perhaps I didn't think this through enough before asking the original question. Here's a little background. Having lived most of my life paycheck to paycheck, I find myself liquid. I didn't win a lottery. But I had rich family. So does my wife. Now we have land that is of great interest to oil companies. So we now receive regular checks from that. This is from my wife's family. I just straight up inherited 8 figures. This all came to past in 2018. I've played music since 4th grade. Bass since 8th grade. Out of high school in 1979. So... Bank account got fat quick. I was able to try every amp in the world. "Literally". I've owned many instruments in my day. Switched to 5 string (permanently) about 8 years ago. Hopelessly addicted. And I now find myself hopelessly in love with modern day Fenders. They just fit me. Jazz or Precision, it don't matter in the 5 string world. I have 5 wireless units for instruments. 4 wireless IEM units. And 2 pairs of molded IEMS that work flawlessly. I currently own (and love) 2 Mesa Subway D-800+ heads. One custom Epifani UL901 head. 2 Subway 212 cabs and 2 410 Subway cabs. The list of gear no longer owned is staggering. But I find myself currently well stocked. Quad Cortex. Two Notes Le Bass and Revolt, as well as a CABM. I have both of the current Mesa Subway Pedals. And a load of Keely, MXR and Empress compressors. I'm forgetting things. Being I have 6 pedal boards. I have 2 Fender American Pro 5 stringers. I have 3 Fender American Pro 2, 5 stringers. And one custom built 5er. Wanted to go more strings but every 6 I try my hands don't like. I do not care for "active' instruments. But would consider them. I have had a couple of Mike Lulls. But 35" scale isn't for me. So the real question is .... For the Bassist who has everything. What would you get? With $4000 usd. Yes I am in the US.

It's your birthday. The wife says. Go buy what you want. Musically... With the world as your oyster. What. Are. You. Buying. By the way. You have roughly a $4,000 usd budget.

Hartke has never impressed me. The new stuff is the worst they have ever made. No power, no body and worst tone in the business.

Then... You mean.. When it's not a band?

Having owned the Legacy 800. Fusion 800 and 1200. And being a lifelong GK user. The latest line GK has is a terrible disappointment. I fought with all of them and lost every time. Sold all of it. I am now living happily with the current Mesa Subway system. Their 212 and 410 cabs are truly the best in the business. Their D-800+ was my sweet spot. And yes I did own the TT-800 and the WD-800. Both fine amps. Just not for me. I also recomend the current Epifani offering. The UL901. Crazy good tone through the Subway cabs. While I keep a stock of these amps and cabs on hand for when needed. I always chose amp less for live gigs. The Quad Cortex blows it all away. Quality IEMS beat any cab.

Wal's piqued my interest years ago. Before that was Alembic. I'm so happy with my Fenders.

Nothing beats the Mesa Subway D-800+. But the Epifani UL901 sure comes close.

Yes you can use an amp. But I recommend caution. This is not a cab that can really handle a lot. Raise it, tilt it up. Whatever you gotta do to hear it. Too much pressure, it's in the dumpster. GK was at one time excellent cab makers. And I was their #1 fan. I left them 8 years ago for a reason. Be cautious.

Noble DI Pack - Neural DSP

Search the cloud at QC website. Ivanbassist. Noble DI pack.

Just re vamped my QC. Found a Nobel PreAmp capture pack. Like a dozen different Nobel captured. Took out the Darkglass Vintage OD pre and stuck in one of these. Still running the Mesa 400+ amp. 210 Darkglass Neo cab With 212 Darkglass neo IRs. EQ is Hi pass Lo pass and parametric 8. Excited about the Nobel captures.

Secret sauce? Pedal board one: Mesa Subway pedal. Keely compressor pro. Tuner. Chorus. Pedal board two. Mesa Subway Pedal +. Keely compressor pro. Chorus. Pedal board three. Two notes Le Bass. Keely compressor pro. Chorus. Pedal board four. Two notes ReVolt. Keely compressor pro. Chorus. Pedal board five. Quad Cortex. Pedal board six. Work in progress. But I have a CAB M that I'm toying with.

I have one. Awesome pedal. I go direct with it. Ampless. You will love it.

Just throwing this out there. I have been lucky enough to own the D-800+, WD-800 and the TT800. All at once. The D-800+ won. Now since I have changed bands. And am no longer playing "Modern Country". I have come to the conclusion that the TT800 would be more suited to rock. Now live I play amp-less. So I can get what I want from my pedals. But if I was live with an amp, playing what I am now, compared to what I was playing 6 months ago. The TT-800 would probably have won. Bottom line. No bad decisions are possible when considering "anything" from the Subway line. If you really, really like the TT-800. I recommend a second. I have 2 x D-800+. I would pickup another TT-800 if I didn't already have an Epifani UL901. It does Subway and more.

Over the last 7/8 years my personal equipment has reached a level where I have no need, or want, for anything. Amp wise I already have the best. As well as multiple heads and cabs. I own 6 outstanding instruments. Carefully selected, and compared to the likes of Lakland, MTD, Alembic and any other brand you can think of. They fit me and sound fantastic. Over the last 3/4 years I have gone primarily ampless. And now I have six pedal boards. Any of which can, and do, get the job done. Anyone else out there that want for nothing? It actually feels great.