Chadu25

Had a spare Pedaltrain PB-3 riser and put together this basic board for tomorrow. Love the Fliptop so much it’s my core tone and always on. The Studio One refines it further and just makes it smooth and silky as how I would describe it. Only thing is that it takes time to tweak and find the sweet spot and settings of this thing

Not much demos on youtube but this one definitely adds to one of my fave preamps. I’ve only fiddled with it for a day but dang! It seems like it puts a smooth polished finish on the end of my chain. No matter what I do to the signal prior (fliptop and comp settings) once it hits the Studio One it cleans it up, smooths it out and makes it sound like a better warmer version of itself if that makes sense. I've never been able to get clean low-end like this, I tend to push the low-end a bit but still has nice definition and heft. There’s some kind of Broughton Magic on the red gain knob. You can’t overdrive it unless there’s a boost or drive pedal in front but it adds a rich warmth to your tone. I feel like I can push this further with much clearer, usable results. Studio quality indeed, Love this thing! Here’s how it sounds when I got this few days ago I immediately tested it. Fliptop into Studio One. No mixing on the DAW in my bass track. It’s my settigs on my pedals only.

This thing is so easy to dial. Very transparent. I can say this is definitely my fave among the Cali and Empress I’ve had. It’s like you’ll never know it’s on till you turn it off. This is my current fave setting.

1 Brough became 2 Brough and now 3 Brough. NPD! Just got the Studio One few days ago.

3leaf Trifecta complete! Doom2 in Aurora Pink just arrived. My synth dream is satisfied.

I'm happy to know this! I've had an Empress bass comp and both the Cali compact bass mki and latest Cali76 Excited to see how this sounds/feels like!

Sharing my cute little project board. Can’t wait to finish work and test this! *UPDATE: Initial impressions. The comp is really good! It’s like Empress and a Diamond comp’s offspring minus the metering. I’m happy with the seperate attack and release knobs so I won’t miss my Cali76. I’m liking the Fliptop more than the B15 voice in my SGT! The more I add in cab emulation, the low end gets more tighter and cuts the high frequencies for a warm, vintage sound unlike the SGT, a tad muffled and not as clear as the Fliptop. Also, edge of breakup sounds natural and rich just the way I like it which is important for me. Can’t believe I only found out about Broughton’s stuff now. Amazing stuff! Now I’m GASsing on a Studio One to place it at the end of my chain. That or a messenger Jr.

Latest haul this 2025 My friend from talkbass offered the Proton and Omnicomp for a straight trade for my Neptunium, an offer I couldn’t refuse. Now my Fliptop is partnered with a Brough comp for my micro board project. And I’ve completed the 3leaf trifecta. No issues with shipping as my colleague from work was in the US and was few minutes away so he kindly offered to bring it here. Just waiting for the latest Doom2 that I’ve ordered in the last drop. Hoping 2025 will be a great year for our GAS desires!

Is this the latest ghostfire pedalboard? I usually see them in Temu or Ali Express. Looks like a nice build with clearance underneath for psu. Lovely board!

Quick question, is it to ok to use a line isolator for a passive bass? Looking for a nice DI or LI to pair with my Fliptop. Building a microboard that’s just 2 pedals with a pedal booster. Looking for recommendations before buying. I’m keen to try a pinstripe miso or a canvas mono to pair with my Broughton.

One of the best preamps I’ve used as well!

Haha I’d get the same spec. I love my 55-94 but mostly use it in JJ config and in passive mode which I love so much. Definitely getting another Lakland when finances allow

I’m thinking it’s a PJ or a JJ and 44-94 passive

Same! Loving the SGT atm. I like this better than the Stomp model which requires alot of tweak IMO.

My last minute year end purchase. I’ve been on the hunt for this thing! I’m surprised that even though these are hard to come by, they are not overpriced in the 2nd hand market. Got it for $180 from talkbass. Planning on pairing this with my Neptunium for a 2 pedal micro board project. Going for a simple board that gives me access to a clean Noble tone and a B15 amp sound Happy Christmas bass friends!

My last minute year end purchase. I know this will be good as I’ve been on the hunt for this pedal. Planning on pairing this with my Neptunium for a 2 pedal micro board project. Happy Christmas bass friends!

Board update. Just got an Ampeg SGT as Christmas present from my wife(she might have seen me watching tons of Ampeg SGT demos in youtube lol). Instant love on the B15 voice! Reason why I was GASsing on it. SGT switch is an always on for me. The preamp is surprisingly good! Took me few moments to dial the sound I’m after. Figured I’d be fine without the Cali76. The built in compressor is meh/okay but it works!

Best purchase for me is this beautiful Fender American Vintage II 60s Precision bass I got for my birthday. Before this I’ve owned a Fodera Monarch 4 Standard and a Lakland 55-94 which are fantastic basses and superb build quality. Would’ve kept both but I can’t justify keeping too many high value basses since I rarely do pub gigs now. This one felt home for me. And I find myself going for a simpler setup. I’ve not even coveted or GASsed on other basses since getting this. I’m months sober on checking out other basses. My goal now is to have this beauty age and just keep playing it. Pedal wise, I’ve not had any bad/worse purchase. It’s more of me wanting to try new gear when I can that’s why you’ll see me post new iterations of my board in the thread lol. I easily move on with board setups and find myself in a rabbit hole of constantly GASsing on different stomp boxes

Going for the B15. Been looking desperately on a Broughton Fliptop but it’s unobtanium.

I’m pretty sure! Haha message me if you want it I’ll bundle it with the DCX if you are interested. My wife and I have a deal when one comes in one goes out so I can’t collect even if I want to. For practicality I’ve been an ampeg boy anyway so I’m going back to ampy sounds

How are you liking the SGT? I’m on the fence of getting one. In fact my wife offered to buy me a pedal of my choosing this Christmas(within budget ofc). I’m really loving the B15 tones I’ve wached in youtube but keen to know your opinion. Willing to let go of my Neptunium and DCX for this