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EHX Hog on Bass - anyone use one/thoughts/experience
Dragonlord replied to tonyclaret's topic in Effects
It works great on bass. I've got one, but mainly wanted it for the octaver, I soon realised it was overkill for what I do. But it's really nice if someone puts its many features in use. Great potential for lots of interesting sounds, and good tracking. -
[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1494346204' post='3295213'] I have absolutely nothing to add to the discussion here, but I just love the name of this, Verellen Meatsmoke . [/quote] Actually, the name is the only thing about it that feels a little awkward to me, since I'm a vegetarian, but I'm trying to ignore it
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Well I did get a sweet deal on the Meatsmoke so I decided to go that way, because there were better samples of that online and I felt more confident to go with that... but I think the DHA would be great too. The Le Bass seems interesting too, but half the samples sound great and half sound harsh on heavier gain settings. The last one Cuzzie posted is very nice! Thanks a lot for the replies!
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Pog or sub n up? Or a different octave pedal altogether?
Dragonlord replied to T-Bay's topic in Effects
Octave pedals in general are divided in two significantly different categories, digital (like the ones you mentioned) and analog. First you need to decide what suits you. Analog can only track one note at a time (monophonic) and aren't "clean" - the octave down will have a synthy quality and the octave up will be fuzzy. They are also usually not very good at tracking the lowest notes of the bass, like E or lower. Digital are usually polyphonic so they can track chords, can track lower (of course that depends on the exact pedal) but can sound a bit "fake", especially the octave up. They give you a clean note, but not much like your bass one octave higher, more like an organ... If it's digital that suits you, I think that the two you mentioned should be very nice. I ordered a Mooer Tender Octaver today, but they are hard to find, these have been discontinued after a lawsuit from Electro Harmonix. -
[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1493980529' post='3292304'] I'll agree with the warmth, and like you said all depends on the rest of the set up etc. If you pass one in a shop, defo worth having a twiddle and a fiddle if you can [/quote] Not very probable since they don't have a dealer here! But yes, I want more warmth, so it's probably not for me. Again though, thanks for the suggestions! It was indeed one of the pedals I was very interested in initially.
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I haven't tried it, I've seen the videos but to be honest the Meatsmoke seems much warmer and "bigger"/fuller sounding... I'm thinking it might be because of the two tubes vs one, but I might be wrong. The VT2 got me interested because it also seems to have a similar design with two tubes... I'm typically not a tube guy, I had a hybrid Eden WT550 and sold it... went Glockenklang and now Bergantino, to see where I'm coming from. So I'm picky with tube tone, it's not typically my taste but the Meatsmoke sounds amazing. The VT2 also seems in the right direction for me, from what I can hear...
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[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1493975658' post='3292226'] If you like the meatsmoke sound (which I do) but don't want the amp you can look at getting the pre-amp. There is one for sale on eBay at the moment and may give you what you need. I can't tell you any more as I have no practical experience, only sound bites but it sounds killer [/quote] Thanks! Yes, I meant the preamp when I said Verellen Meatsmoke, I'm aware of it. I've also seen the ebay listing, but it's still like over double price of the VT2... to an extent it's understood, since it's made in the USA. Still, I'm also interested in the DHA, regardless of the price, I've read some great reviews. The Meatsmoke does indeed sound killer, but the VT2 could be just as good, I don't know. There are a couple of youtube videos but they distort so I can't really judge by them...
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Hello folks! I asked the same thing over at TB, but since there are more DHA users here I figured I'd ask here as well. I have a very clean amp and I like that as my main sound, but I'd also like to have the sound of an all-tube amp for a different flavour. What I am looking for is both slight grit/warmth but also all-out tube overdrive. But I'm not interested in buying a different amp - I know you can't get exactly the same effect without a tube power section, but I heard the Verellen Meatsmoke samples and they seem to get close enough for me. I really like what I'm hearing but it's too expensive, and once you add overseas shipping and import taxes... So I looked into alternatives and the DHA VT2 seems like a similar design. Unfortunately the few samples that are posted online are not of great quality and I'm not really sure if it fits the bill. So, if anyone has experience with both pedals, that would be awesome. But I'd still like to hear if you think the VT2 is the best way to get as close as possible to the sound of a heavily overdriven all-tube amp. Thanks!
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[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1488790938' post='3251677'] They sound very similar on first impression - the berg just has slightly less of everything if that makes any sense ? [/quote] Yeah it kinda does, thanks! Have you tried any Vanderkley? [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1488793361' post='3251715'] Yup, it really punches... However with the Glockenklang heart rock your insides get rattled [/quote] Yeah, tell me about it! I'm trying to find a lightweight replacement for mine and nothing seems to be as good...
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Cool photo! Would be nice to hear your thoughts on how they compare as standalone cabs too though
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[quote name='Atomic dustbin' timestamp='1488122353' post='3246020'] Sounds like a 70's German pornstar! It must be good. Will check it out thanks [/quote] Haha yeah, they aren't very good at names or looks, but they make awesome stuff soundwise and qualitywise. It's a little expensive, but since you already said you'd go for the Darkglass, well they're around the same price. And it can do what you're asking, the effects return doubles as an aux in and it also has a headphone out.
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Glockenklang Steamhammer.
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[quote name='mcgraham' post='226211' date='Jun 24 2008, 10:50 PM']You really are assuming that they are out of stock because they are in demand. Remember that shops don't re-order stuff that people don't buy/takes them a while to shift. Mark[/quote] Sure, that's also probably why there is a 4 year waiting list for Dingwall Primas, they make one every four years because it takes them a while to shift If you're interested in a Dingwall in Europe, I would suggest contacting fullrangebass (he's a member here too, but the dingwall forum is a better bet). He has about 25 at the moment and he usually has a few for sale if the price is right. By the way, I wouldn't judge Dingwall only from their Afterburner line - the Z and Primas are far nicer, actually some of them are the best basses (feel, ergonomics, construction, sound) I've played and I've played my share of foderas, sadowsky, sei, jerzy drozd etc etc. That said, the afterburners are also amazing basses. By the way, Dingwall is coming out with a more affordable ($1200) 5-string line in the next few months or so, that should be something to keep in mind for those who can't afford the more expensive ones.
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FWIW: I didn't really have a use for it on bass, but it's SWEET on guitar. My guitarist now has mine, it's awesome for solo boost, sweetens the tone in a very bluesy way. -
Haha, I don't think he's interested in this one too, he HAS to stop at some point! -
OK, I think I'll let my Prima go... I am totally in love with the thing, but I don't like the bartolini pickups and preamp. To replace them, I would also have to drill some holes on the instrument, and a) I really don't want to do that, it's a shame, as (besides being an awesome bass) it also has some historical value (it's one of the 30 first basses that Sheldon made after the fire) and B) the cost of all the repair work, new pickups and new preamp is too much, it makes more sense to sell this one and buy one that has other pickups to begin with. The Dingwall Primas are now discontinued - the only way to get a Prima is to get a Prima Artist, which will cost you something like $8000-9000, not to mention the 2+ year wait. The Prima is the top of the Dingwall line, and there are very, very few of these in Europe. This one has a maple neck, pau ferro fretboard, walnut body and flame maple top and back. Comes with the custom Bartolini pickups that Dingwall was using in the 90s (this bass was built in 1998, but is in GREAT condition) and the 3-band bartolini ntbt preamp. The volume knob acts like a passive/active switch, and you can also choose among three mid frequencies (250, 500 and 800 hz). Black tuners and knobs... what else do you need to know? Ask away. Photos will follow. Price: 4000 euro shipped. A new Afterburner II will cost you more than 3000 euro (for example: [url="http://www.californiamusic.fr/dingwall_afterburner_ii_hollow_body,produit_1280.html"]http://www.californiamusic.fr/dingwall_aft...oduit_1280.html[/url] 3690) and Primas, when available, cost more than $1000 more than an ABII and this has a few extras, like 24 frets, pearl bar inlays and all-walnut body instead of walnut/alder).
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I did have an Eden WT550, which has a very similar semi-parametric eq. Well, don't be confused! If you're used to bass/mid/treble setups, well then leave the frequency at the center and use the cut/boost knobs as you would usually do. The only difference is that now you can change the frequency. So, let's say you wanna boost the mids a bit. Boost the mid parametric and then play with the frequency until you find the one you like the most - that's all.
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Sold locally.
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BTW, can't you find someone who will build you what you want? It's a small cab, so maybe even Low Down Sound in the US could make you and ship you one, the shipping costs shouldn't be that much.
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Well, FWIW Glockenklang makes a 210 neo wedge that weighs 33 lbs (15 kg).
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[quote name='john_the_bass' post='87809' date='Nov 13 2007, 02:03 PM']If I run a second 8 ohm cab (I want a 210), how is the power split? Does 50% of the 325w go to each cab[/quote] Yes. Go ahead and add a nice 8 ohm 210 with no worries!
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No, it's fine. My Dingwall, if it had parallel frets, would have JUST a little wider frets and nut than that.
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My Dingwall's finish is tung oil, so, although I don't have any direct experience of applying it, I can also suggest it based on the result. (edit: I'm also a fan of warwick's finish, and if you don't apply many coats it shouldn't be that far from that)
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Has anyone taken the Shuker luthier course?
Dragonlord replied to Dragonlord's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='BassBod' post='82265' date='Nov 1 2007, 04:00 PM']I did - made a 5 string "super J" in 5 days! PM me for details, or I'll post more later when the kids aren't running around.... BB[/quote] Please give more details in public whenever you have the time, as this seems to interest others as well. How much were you involved in the build and how much was Jon? Are you satisfied by the result? If he had built it on his own, how much better do you think it would have been and in what ways? Are you now confident that you could build another bass on your own if you wanted? What was the upcharge compared to what he would have charged you if he built it on his own?