mildmanofrock

Hi folks - as a bit of a tech numpty, is there any chance someone could recommend a good signal chain for these pedals? Much appreciated! Sansamp Bass Driver EBS Multicomp (compressor) EBS IQ (envelope filter) Boss Heavy Metail disortion Boss Bass Flanger BF 2B ISP Decimator (noise suppressor) Thank you, Steve

[quote name='bassicinstinct' post='518456' date='Jun 19 2009, 03:04 PM']An even easier solution is to [b]TURN DOWN [/b]the Bass and Treble on the SansAmp which has the effect of increasing the mid. That's certainly what I've been doing for more years than I care to remember!! [/quote] Yeah - that's what the instructions say - I've tried doing that but it didn't seem to affect the middle at all. Maybe it's just my ears. :S

Just to clarify - I've currently got a Sansamp Bass Driver but am wondering whether to upgrade to a Sansamp Paradriver or Aguilar Tone Hammer.

[quote name='cetera' post='518437' date='Jun 19 2009, 02:49 PM']Why don't you go for the Sansamp Paradriver insteads of the Bassdriver? It is very similar yet has the mid control the Bassdriver is missing [/quote] Yeah, I might do that. Was just trying to save a bit of GAS cash, if whacking up my amp's mid knob did the trick.

Hi folks - just a quick question. Many people moan about the lack of middle control on the Sansamp bass driver, and that it seems to suck the middle from the sound. Isn't an easy answer just to turn up the mids on the amp rather than spend the extra sponds on a Sansamp Paradriver with mid controls? One more thing - Sansamp or Aguilar Tone Hammer - which one do you prefer? I feel some GAS coming on.

[quote name='NickSpector' post='198565' date='May 14 2008, 10:47 AM']I hope they're not like Sansamp Bass Drivers in that they get bigged up, but are infact utterly sh*te and useless![/quote] Eh? Why's that?

I use an EBS MultiComp and I'm very happy with it. Adds sparkle and consistency to my sound, and doesn't take anything away from it's natural qualities.

[quote name='lowdown' post='509314' date='Jun 9 2009, 05:41 PM']Good one Steve. [url="http://www.tbonewolk.com/TBoneHome.html"]http://www.tbonewolk.com/TBoneHome.html[/url] Garry[/quote] The stuff he plays on Spilt Milk by Jellyfish is superb.

The Boss HM 2 (Heavy Metal) is very good. It was made in the 80s and sounded like wasp in a jam jar on electric guitar, but works a treat with bass - nice thick bottom end. You might be able to pick one up for about £40 to £50 on ebay? Make sure you don't accidentally buy the Boss MetalZone pedal though, as this isn't as good, apparently.

[quote name='Rich' post='501142' date='May 29 2009, 05:50 PM']I think he tried to fire himself via text once, but then he agreed to meet himself at a neutral pub to try to iron out both his difficulties. It's all sorted now.[/quote] Who/what is that about?

Screw 'em, I say. Good luck mate, Steve

I'm not sure whether he's the best bassist, but Tom 'T-Bone' Wolk is good - he did some brilliant bass lines on Jellyfish's Spilt Milk. And I've always had big love for Chris Squire's inventiveness and tone.

I don't really find that my EBS multicomp stifles my dynamics at all. If anything, it just seems to add some meat and sparkle to the sound.

[attachment=25591:Steve__s...0309_134.jpg] "We're losing 'em. Do your Forsyth face."

[quote name='gbm' post='491316' date='May 18 2009, 01:08 PM']Surely as we use amplification to make our instruments louder we should have a glimmer of understanding of how it all works. You have an excellent wiki here on basschat that explains it all very clearly so I dont understand what excuse people have for being "not technically minded".[/quote] Bloody hell, lighten up.

[quote name='AM1' post='488308' date='May 14 2009, 10:38 PM']Sorry to hear about your spectrum sounds! Any update on this?[/quote] Hi AM1 - after a week of bleeping, the problem stopped. I've no idea how or why, but I'm glad it's gone!

Have you tried turning the treble down on your amp and bass? I have a Fender Jazz - with the treble up on the bass and using a plectrum, the D and G strings sounded like a wasp in a jam jar. So, I just turned the treble pickup knob down a bit, and it's fine. I recommend getting a good compressor pedal. I have an EBS MultiComp and it's great at evening out the sound across all the strings. All that plus a heavier string gauge for the D and G, as recommended above.

Stunning. Mind blowing. I give up.

Sounds like it's picking up some digital crap from somewhere. Tubes going microphonic? +1. My guitarist uses a Mashall TSL 100 watt 2x12 combo (phwoooor!) and it started to do the same thing, then it blew a fuse, then died. I had a look at the power tubes and one of the four was showing a blueish glow. Cheapo tubes, out, matched JJ's, in, sings much sweeter now. Looks like I need some new tubes then. Magic.

[b]Does it have a fan in it?[/b] Yes, and bloody noisy they are too. But they've never made electronic bleeps before. [b]is your mobile sitting on top of or near the head?[/b] No, I left it in the other room. And so the curse continues

Just as I'm starting to love my SVT 6 PRO, something weird has happened. It's making a background noise like a cassette loading Sinclair ZX Spectrum. It's not very loud, but noticeable. Anyone else had weird electronic beeps and blurps, and know the cause or solution?