Supernaut

I believe what I'm after is a combination of the Blueberry and Spark Booster. The Blueberry was so close to what I wanted but it was dark and extremely difficult to brighten up or add some clarity. That's much easier on the Spark Booster but I feel that the SB never gets as valve-like has the Blueberry. The breakup sounds more natural too.

I had a CIC Inca Silver Jazz too. Solid bass but way overhyped for what they were. The 40th Anniversary models were(are) superb. I went into purchase what I thought would be a US model or Custom Shop Precision but the Squier was just as well built, played just as nicely and sounded phenomenal.

Sandberg California Central G&L Kiloton Ibanez ATK Ernie Ball SUB (US version)

Desperate to sell. 3 days later... *WITHDRAWN*

When the active circuit dies mid gig and you're checking to see if it's 9v or 18v. 😁

Try the MXR M81. I know exactly where you're coming from.

The Beta seems a little too dark for my liking. I want to take my original signal but add minimal colour to it - just make it more valve like. Has anyone tried the EHX Hot Tubes, Way Huge Pork Loin, Jam Lucy Dreamer or One Control Blackberry?

Best bass I've ever played but now for sale. Okay.

I had a DHA VT1 EQ DI years ago and found the DI was super noisy so sold it. Good pedal otherwise.

Not really after the SVT sound. I'm after something more neutral.

I think I'm also after something that has a mid control. A lot of pedal makers leave that out for some reason.

I would like just one pedal, please.

I run a fairly basic rig to get more of an old school tone. Precision with flats into a Polytune, Spark Booster and then into a MarkBass combo. I also use a Radial DI box. I'm looking for edge of breakup/very low gain valve tones. Is there anything out there that beats the Spark Booster for this? I have tried: Xotic BB Bass Preamp SolidGold Beta Mk II Bearfoot Blueberry Phat Phuk B Way Huge Green Rhino The Spark Booster is the one I've always preferred. I predominantly use it on the 'clean' setting.

EBS flat cables all the way.

Dunlop flats would be my recommendation. Big fan.

Pinegrove make awesome straps.

Pop country, in other words.

I think an outboard preamp (with DI) is essential for any gigging bass player. The preamp is the FOH tone - the sound person usually takes the DI out from there or a house DI box is put between the preamp and the amp on stage. The preamp can be used to control the FOH sound and the amp on stage can be used to control the stage sound. That way you can EQ properly for two different environments. How I've always done it.

No, it's just proper technique.

I'm sure the high tension flats did not help.

Discontinued a long time ago.

I've always had a soft spot for the MXR M81 - fantastic preamp for clean tones.

I normally wear Timberlands instead of Vans or DMs like everyone else in the rock scene.

Timmy C circa 95-00.