mildmanofrock

Would bi-amping make full PA gigs more difficult - especially with limited soundchecking time? Plus sweet-talking the soundman into micing up or taking DIs out of two heads and balancing the two sounds out front?

Overdrive now and again, I say. That bloke out of Muse has a lot to answer for.

I didn't really get on with the Tonehammer. Didn't do anything to my sound and the tubey overdrive options were horrible to my ears. I've settled with a Sansamp Paradriver now.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='602130' date='Sep 18 2009, 12:26 PM']The Diago power supply made all my pedals come to life.[/quote] Hi, what do you mean by this? Did the sounds from them improve? I had/have a Diago and it popped and crackled. I think it may be faulty, mind.

I recommend [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/9v-dc-regulated-power-supply-with-integrated-6-way-daisy-chain-2-p.asp"]this.[/url]

Thanks - much appreciated!

I really like the EBS IQ - it does funny burping and quacking noises. I've never used another envelope filter though, so have nothing to compare it with.

I can only recommend the Barefaced Big One. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59276"]I've reviewed it here.[/url]

[quote name='alexclaber' post='591939' date='Sep 7 2009, 09:37 AM']We've invested in some bespoke composite plywood to lower the weight and increase strength/rigidity of the enclosures, so everything has lost quite a bit of weight. There is a cost implication but I think it's more than worth it.[/quote] Is the sound quality the same?

Hi there, The treble knob on my Ampeg SVT 6 Pro has fallen off. Does anyone know where I can buy one? Cheers, Steve

[quote name='steve-soar' post='589339' date='Sep 4 2009, 07:33 AM']Great set up, you can't beat a bit of power under the bonnet. Here's mine. [/quote] That's one helluva power amp you've got there. How many cabs do you run off that?

What's this? A pedal for smug funksters in silly hats?

Mine just arrived today. It's stunning. Light, compact... and the sound: clear, biting (roll off your mids to taste), and thick. My Ampeg 410HLF cab will soon retire. It's a beautiful solid cab with lots of bottom. It still does the job and is great for players looking for lots of presence. But the Big One does the same, with more clarity. I'm away for a week on Sunday, but will do a full review when I get back. Lovely. *Edit* Before I go, I just have to add: this cab is amazing. If you get one, don't be put off when you first plug in. The big speaker is new and tight, so needs a couple of hours playing at high volume to loosen up and unleash its bass. The mids might seem a little in your face at first too. Just adjust your EQ a little. Keep playing. Then it hits you... the tightest, juciest, warmest and clearest bass sound I've ever had. I can't recommend it more highly. I'm absolutely delighted. And no, I'm not on commission! ******************* I used the Big One at the Moonfest festival on Sunday. It was the best sound I've ever had live - and it can more than deliver the goods on a big stage. It's got loads of bottom, punchy mids, and crystal highs when you need them. I cut through like never before. In fact, if anything, I think I turned myself up a little too loud. Since getting the Big One, I've had nothing but complements. It puts my Ampeg 410HLF cab in the shade. I can't recommend it more highly - with a 1000W amp or thereabouts, it's all you'll ever need in any setting, from rehearsals right up to big events.

I used the Big One at the Moonfest festival on Sunday. It was the best sound I've ever had live - and it can more than deliver the goods on a big stage. It's got loads of bottom, punchy mids, and crystal highs when you need them. I cut through like never before. In fact, if anything, I think I turned myself up a little too loud. Since getting the Big One, I've had nothing but complements. It puts my Ampeg 410HLF cab in the shade. I can't recommend it more highly - with a 1000W amp or thereabouts, it's all you'll ever need in any setting, from rehearsals right up to big events.

I've always used stainless steel. Then, I tried nickel - now I'll never go back to stainless steel. They're far too zingy for me when you first put them on. Nickels aren't so - and they seem to last longer.

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='586487' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:25 PM']If I was paying him a million dollars just to join my band I'd bloody well want him to be spot on every time. [/quote] Funny, I think exactly the same about footballers.

Yep - I'm being a little bit picky. That sort of riff would be a lot easier to play with a plectrum. Well, it would be for me. Great sound, like you say though. You can feel the beef.

[quote name='0175westwood29' post='586137' date='Aug 31 2009, 10:40 PM']eh? hopefully this is a joke yeh? andy[/quote] Well, no. It's a bit off.

That's not just distortion in the intro - there's a flanger on there too if I'm not mistaken. I got a similar thing yesterday with my EBS multidrive - band nearly pooed their pants when I switched it on. His timing from 1 minute 30 is bloody awful, mind.

I've just bought a Big One and love it. I'm in Swindon, so if anyone wants to give it a try, let me know. I'm also playing it at the Moonfest festival on Sunday in Westbury (The Log Off Band) if anyone wants to see it in an open-air festival setting. ([url="http://www.moonfest.co.uk"]www.moonfest.co.uk[/url]www.moonfest.co.uk)

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[quote name='Mr.T' post='568795' date='Aug 14 2009, 11:14 AM']Oddly (or not?)..... I thought the Fender had the most 'full' sound.[/quote] As explained above... "It doesn't really do the Vintage justice... a little nudge on the treble would have given the Vintage a similar bite to the... Fender 2x15..."

Hi Raggy - only gig at the moment is at [url="http://www.moonfest.co.uk"]www.moonfest.co.uk [/url](we're on before Hot Leg). I'll let you know if any more come up. Can't wait to use it at a gig, I'm over the moon with it.

Mine just arrived today. It's stunning. Light, compact... and the sound: clear, biting (roll off your mids to taste), and thick. My Ampeg 410HLF cab will soon retire. It's a beautiful solid cab with lots of bottom. It still does the job and is great for players looking for lots of presence. But the Big One does the same, with more clarity. I'm away for a week on Sunday, but will do a full review when I get back. Lovely. *Edit* Before I go, I just have to add: this cab is amazing. If you get one, don't be put off when you first plug in. The big speaker is new and tight, so needs a couple of hours playing at high volume to loosen up and unleash its bass. The mids might seem a little in your face at first too. Just adjust your EQ a little. Keep playing. Then it hits you... the tightest, juciest, warmest and clearest bass sound I've ever had. I can't recommend it more highly. I'm absolutely delighted. And no, I'm not on commission!