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    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by mattbass6

    13 hours ago, MuddBass said:

    Shame this wasn't closer. I had a four string Excess before and always fancied a 5 of the same. But I would need to check the B string first. Are you ever down Hampshire way?

    Happy to meet half way if that suits? I will say though, it’s going to be how you like to set up a bass that will determine your love / dislike of the “B”. I will say that it is precise, clear and easy to play. The way Vigier have the design is amazing. This bass has done 2 albums, gigged and every engineer / sound guy has only ever been truly complimentary ☺️

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    Octave Pedal recommendations

    in Effects

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    25 minutes ago, lee650 said:

    I may have posted this elsewhere, but I've had a few octavers and this is what I've found 😁

     

     Purely my opinion of course,I'm sure others may disagree.

     

    BOSS Oc2/ 3/
    Very synthy and warm sound,the benchmark for octavers. Doesn't track well but has that sound,which is great for synth tones or even the classic 80s "Pino tone" with the clean up full. - approx £80-£200 depending on condition or year.
    OC3 is a digital version and tracks very well, has an OK tone (not like the OC2) poly mode is useless on bass and the distortion is awful - approx £60-80 used.
    I haven't tried the OC5 but I think it's still digital even in vintage mode. Sounds close to the OC2 in the demos to me,enough to make me want to try one. The octave up is a nice touch,once again poly is useless- approx £120 ish

     

    EBS Octabass- one of my faves! Tracks really well and has a smooth,deep,natural tone and 3 modes for Tonal variation (I've had 4 😂)approx £70-120 depending on condition and version (there are now 5)

     

    MXR bass octave Deluxe
    Nice small size and tracks very well. Has two voices meant to replicate the OC2 and EBS these can be mixed,however  found thst one tone always dominates the other,so really only  two viable tones. Has a very cool mid boost to add punch. This model has a well documented issue (which I can confirm mine suffered from) in that it has a constant subsonic warbling noise when switched on,not noticeable when playing though. Reason given by the company was that it was so sensitive it picks up noise. I got rid as it annoyed and it's a massive shame as it's tracking and tone are excellent.

     

    MXR vintage - small size and based on a vintage OC2 earlier units still have the noise problem, I believe this has been sorted.

     

    COG T16/65/70
    The T16 is a tiny enclosure and features a filter on the octave so it can sound synthy and aggressive or deep and clean.tracks fairly well about as well as an oc2 I'd say (this can cop an OC2 tone very well with the filter) V1 has a volume issue on the filter,this was sorted on V2.
    T65 is the same only has an additional octave up. Thus isn't the same as a POG as the octave up is analogue whereas it highlights the 1st order harmonics and adds some dirt really. Very dirty sound and fantastic for synth,however even with the octave up dialled down it still sounds dirty,and the tracking is not the best (strangely I found the T16 tracks better) It also has a very useful parallel loop,so it can run in parallel with other effects. It means your octave sound is clean underneath fuzz/filter etc
    T70  is basically 2x switchable T65S with a third sub only channel (to get the classic OC2 sub trick)I do feel the T65/70 is more of a synth engine than an octave.
    T16- approx £80-100
    T65- approx £100- £130
    T7O-£180-200 
    Cog is currently not building,so you don't see these so often.

     

    Aguilar OCTAMIZER
    The one octave thst is all things to all men. It can do synthy or super fat and deep with the filter switch. It also has a useful tilt EQ (this can be used as an effect in itself  with the octave turned down)built like a tank and sounds fantastic. Unfortunately IMO it's the worst tracking octaver I've ever used (I know this will open a can of worms)approx £80-120

     

    Digitech Bass Synth Wah
    On top of it's various synth and filter modes, it has a synth octave. The synthy tone can be dialled out,leaving it as a digital octave. Tracks very well and sounds great,although not as fat or organic as Analog octaves. Approx £35-75 depending on whose selling😂

     

    EHX POG
    A digital pedal with a very unique voice,it's very "organ" like. It tracks well but has a very synthetic sound,which can sound cool in certain situations. Approx £80-120 depending on model/condition etc

    Sorry for the novel,Just thought I'd share my thoughts on my favourite effect.

    Apparently the 3 leaf Octavbre is fantastic,but I haven't owned it, and it's £££££

    Brilliant, very useful. Thank you so much. Thanks to everyone who has replied. Means a lot ☺️

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    Octave Pedal recommendations

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by mattbass6

    Hey gang, looking for advice on the best octave pedal for live use. Never used one live before, and not really sure the difference between models. I’m not looking for the cheapest option as I want something that will last the test of time, not overly complicated with too many options, plus of course, tracks well. All experiences appreciated. Cheers ☺️

     

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    **WITHDRAWN** USA Fender Dimension HH Deluxe

    in Basses For Sale

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    On 25/07/2021 at 20:04, karlfer said:

    Not so sure about Root Beer finish being limited, might want to double check that.

     

    What I am sure of as an opinion borne of personal experience, is that these basses are ridiculously under rated.

     

    Compound radius neck & fretboard with wheel truss rod adjustment.

    Relatively light weight.

    Very powerful & versatile pickups that sound astonishing with flats yet punch for Britain with rounds.

     

    IMO these should change hands at the same sort of money as Deluxe/Elite P or J's. IF I ever sold mine, it would be for more than this!

    GLWTS.

    Agreed. The RB colour was a standard colour, and everything else you said is spot on. Very stable (graphite support rods) and very versatile. I had a 5 string version of this and it was bloody wonderful. No idea why I sold it but when I did, I regretted it immediately. GLWTS. 

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    in Basses For Sale

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    1 minute ago, rhysyjob said:

    Get tempted by this beauty safe in the knowledge that the seller is a decent guy who really looks after his basses.

    If Matt says it’s 10/10, it sure is! 👍

    Thank you buddy, means a lot, and please let me know when your new “baby” arrives ☺️

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    Bass purchase advice - budget up to £1,200 or so

    in Bass Guitars

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    A lot of love for Spector from me, too. Can’t say enough great things about them. If you can find a 2nd have Euro fir hits budget, and it fits the bill, go for it. Also, look at the new Spector Pulse basses. I haven’t tried one, but they look fantastic. I think Bass Direct may have them in stock. Either way, have fun in your adventure and please, keep us posted ☺️

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