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  1. Just dug out my old OC-2, going through a bit of a vintage pedal phase! Unfortunately, the label appears to be lost so I'm trying to date it, any ideas appreciated!

     

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  2. 4 hours ago, Bigwan said:

     

    Supposed to be like an SVT in a box, isn't it? Have you used any other such pedals? Can you comment on how it compares? 

     

    I have had various Sansamps and an EBS Microbass. Good pedals though it's only recently I've been ampless so difficult to compare, I have a Helix LT and a Stomp XL which sound great. I used the EBS straight to FOH a few times and I thought it was really good, though it was a while back. This wee thing, even though it looks complex, is actually very straightforward once i worked out what most of it does (I had to look at the actual Simplifier manual tho 😬).

     

    In headphones and through my studio monitors it really does sound good .... i feel bad but I'm a fan!

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  3. Picked up a SB315 for peanuts but the cost keeps going up! Absolutely great bass and slightly unusual as it has a transparent finish. I’ve removed the stock pre and installed an Audere which sounds tremendous. The plan being to replace the black hardware with gold but I can’t find a drop in bridge and I am scared of drills! I’m all set for the 80s revival.
     

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  4. I did a bit of research and it would appear to be a very faithful copy, apart for some switches. Also some pics I saw suggest the internal electronics are remarkably similar. Probably have build issues but it seems solid. 

  5. Was looking for a preamp EQ type pedal for using at home and on impulse bought this Ly-Rock Tonemonster from AliExpress. In my defence I didn’t know it was such a rip off of the Bass Simplifier!

     

    Have to say it sounds really quite good tho! Dunno if it’s anything like the real thing.  It is very tweakable got some really cool tones and seems very well made but still ….
     

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  6. 1 minute ago, jrixn1 said:

    And if you like the second channel of MicroBass 3 but not bothered about overdrive, there is the EBS Stanley Clarke.  It doesn't have a tuner though.  They market it as an 'Acoustic Preamp' due to the features like 10 Mohms input impedance, mic input, and notch filter, but it's good on electric too.  It's my current preamp and I use my P bass through it.

     

    Could double in the upright and get rid of my Headway maybe.

     

  7. 7 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

    You say you want something small and you don't need overdrive but then you say you are looking at the SCR-DI, which is a large pedal (bigger than the MicroBass II) and kind of the point of it is that is has overdrive.  If you're interested in Ampeg, they do another smaller preamp pedal 'Classic Analog' with their tonestack but without the 'Scrambler' (overdrive) section.  For your setup, you'd use it in conjunction with a separate DI box.  Or if you were happy with the MicroBass II, how about MXR M81, which is a good quality, transparent EQ preamp with DI. I had one for a while and thought it was really good.  I saw that there's one for sale in the marketplace (no relation to seller).

     

    Cheers I must have been foxed by the size of the pic! Not that fussed re Ampeg but just looking for options. I just never used the EBS drive though I did use the 2nd channel. The MXR is good I had one before but I'm veering towards the bassbone which look enormous so maybe the EBS after all!

  8. 20 minutes ago, itu said:

    Has your bass a preamp or is it only vol + tone? If there's a preamp, is it enough, or what do you need from the tone shaping? An example: you can have parametric one channel Artec, which is dirt cheap and then use practically any DI after it.

    I'd be looking at using a few different basses, some with pre-amps and some without. it's really so I can have a bit more control over the EQ. It's just an notion to have an analogue board instead of always using a Helix ... I suppose something like an Origin Effects bass rig could be good but expensive.

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  9. Hi 

     

    I'm looking for for a DI with some tone shaping, I used to have the EBS Microbass which was great but it's a bit overkill, I don't need overdrive or an extra channel. But the tuner in the Microbass III looks very useful and the the send/return.

     

    I'm thinking of putting together a small analogue board which will go straight to the desk .... no amp. 

     

    The Ampeg SCR-DI looks like a contender any recommendations much appreciated!

     

    Cheers


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  10. Hi 

     

    I was asked by Greg Lounsberry to review his Mo Bass pedal which I recieved a month or so ago and am a big fan of. The pedal is great with an overdrive and a clean boost, I was specifically looking for something to liven up my digital setup (Helix).

     

     

    Lounsberry are big in the world of Hammond organs and the keys player in my band is an endorsee and that's how I found out about them. Just for transparency I did get a wee discount because of Alan (keys) but I would have payed full price. 

     

    I don't think a new career beckons, however here it is for anyone who is interested!

     

    https://youtu.be/NHK3ko-45h8

  11. 1 hour ago, Owen said:

    That looks interesting. I shall get onto YT. 

    Not a great deal of bass related info on the pedals … lots of organ tho! I basically took a punt but very happy.

  12. Just a wee update! Greg from Lounsberry posted my pedal immediately after ordering but the person in the US Post Office thought Scotland was in Australia (!!!!) so my pedal was off to the land down under! I could track it and everything.

     

    So Lounsberry posted me another pedal which has just arrived and much to my surprise and as an apology Greg include an Organ Grinder Pedal and a T Shirt. Completely unnecessary as no apology was needed but I’m very grateful for the pedals! 

     

    Briefly tried both pedals and they both sound great, I can see one as an always on pedal and the other as an overdrive. The pedals are designed to add life to digital setups, I use a Helix and I’m very happy with it but hope this adds a bit of vibrancy.

     

    Can’t praise Lounsberry enough for customer service. Greg is a real gent and the pedals are quality.

     


     

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  13. Been on the look out for a tubey overdrive to add a bit of analogue warmth to my tone and was chatting to Greg at Lounsberry Pedals and took a punt on the Mo Bass.
     

    Lounsberry are big in the world of Hammond organs and keys. My keyboard player is an endorsee and raves about them but I didn’t realise they also had some some bass pedals.

     

    Anyway the pedal will hopefully be winging its way from the states soon as they aren’t available in the uk yet. Quite keen to try it! Merry Xmas me!


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  14. 2 minutes ago, lonestar said:

    I’ve just received mine

    Initial impressions are pretty good. I’ll try it out tomorrow at a rehearsal and report back.

    I was impressed by the build quality but haven’t used it yet!

  15. I should have posted in this thread! Does anyone know of a UK company that does reshelling? I had a set of UE Triple Fi 10s reshelled with custom moulds by Inearz about 5 years ago but one side is now faulty. I have a spare set and was looking to get them reshelled. Inearz did a great job but they are  in Florida and prices have shot up! 
     

     

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