bakerster135

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1431264224' post='2769371'] At yesterday's Midlands bass bash, Tom brought along his big board of goodies. Mmmmmmm [/quote] Awesome.

I think it's a lovely bass, and such a nice colour! Who cares if it's got a signature on it if it plays and sounds good!?... If I were going to be very pernickety, I'd want binding on that neck, but that's just me!

There's a Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer in the FS section, pretty cheap, which may suit your needs (it's listed as "chuck systems" btw though...). The sounds and patches can be put together in a modular fashion. Apparently a bit of a b**tard to program, but I think you'd be able to get the sound you want out of that...

Awesome stuff, love Russian Circles and Brian's work in TAAS and Botch! Gaz, I assume you've seen the Russian Circles Rig Rundown [url="https://youtu.be/MfTkHgfS-NU?t=19m1s"]here[/url], where he goes through his rig quite extensively...Doesn't sound like his board's changed much.

Karnivool, of course! Asymmetry has some awesome effects use.

Light blue or dark blue? Dean Markley Blue Steels have dark blue winding, and Elites Stadium/Players have dark/light blue winding respectively. Galli strings also have a light blue wind...None of these were around in the 70s though! Are the ball-ends coloured, or just plain metal?

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1428155798' post='2738591'] No idea - have you got in contact with Preston at Wounded Paw ? He's a very helpful chap. [/quote] I haven't, but will do now! It's not a huge issue, just perplexed is all! Thanks for the suggestion :-)

So I recently picked up a Wounded Paw Blender V3 from here and loving it, perfect for my needs! There is something quite strange that's happening though...When I'm using a channel with my distortion pedals in, I have to raise the volume on all of the pedals more than I usually would to keep them in unity volume with the clean signal (on the same channel with all pedals turned off). This only seems to happen when the pedals are coming back through the "return" of the channel. I have plugged the amp lead into the output of the last pedal, being sent out through the "send" of the channel, and this works normally and the pedal volumes do not need to be adjusted... Anyone know what's happening here!? Could it be something to do with the buffers? N.b. It's definitely not a phase issue...

So I recently picked up a Wounded Paw Blender V3 from here and loving it, perfect for my needs! There is something quite strange that's happening though...When I'm using a channel with my distortion pedals in, I have to raise the volume on all of the pedals more than I usually would to keep them in unity volume with the clean signal (on the same channel with all pedals turned off). This only seems to happen when the pedals are coming back through the "return" of the channel. I have plugged the amp lead into the output of the last pedal, being sent out through the "send" of the channel, and this works normally and the pedal volumes do not need to be adjusted... Anyone know what's happening here!? Could it be something to do with the buffers? N.b. It's definitely not a phase issue...

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1427928241' post='2736095'] Is the scratch plate covered in tin foil? [/quote] I was thinking this, looks like it is...Make your own mirrored scratchplate!

Rich bought my Boss LS-2. Quick payment and very pleasant transaction overall Recommended BCer, enjoy the pedal Rich!

Bought Zac's Wounded Paw Blender. It was very well packaged, delivery was speedy, and overall he's a very good guy to do business with! Thanks Zac :-)

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1427413421' post='2730254'] Good luck finding a case for it! [/quote] Literally and figuratively of course ;-)

Good luck finding a case for it!

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1427104021' post='2725681'] what's the band - anything online? [/quote] Rough demo [url="https://soundcloud.com/moredangerousanimal"]here[/url]! We've just recorded some tracks and getting them properly mixed now, so they should be up by start of April!

[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1427060806' post='2725359'] I have to agree with Gaz on that. That COG is a bit special. [/quote] Me too! It's very fat sounding on its own, much more so than the Rat Tail, and then there's the clean blend with LPF on the TK-421-X if you really need it! Recently played some big gigs with this as my main sound, and everyone complemented me on my tone! :-) Even Jon Pearce (ex-Reuben) asked how I got my distorted bass sound!...

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1423668457' post='2687707'] I never even knew about it myself until recently, restrung my Flea and the E just sounded absolute pants, lifeless and dull and just weird. Restrung it again, making sure it was straight from the ball end to winding with no twist and it came back to life. Odd. [/quote] I used to have this issue quite a bit, especially with the through-body stringing on the Stingray. Best technique I've found is to get the string on and tune to the point where it's wound but still pretty slack, then grip the string over the bridge pickup and push it towards the bridge. The ball-end should come out just enough to allow the string to untwist and straighten itself. Then let go and tune the string to pitch, and you're guaranteed to be twist - free! ☺

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1424352368' post='2695441'] same here, was just thinking that. I always have chorus post fuzz - will give it a shot tonight. [/quote] I often use the 'detune' chorus on the Whammy before dirt for a thick Death From Above-type sound, and I think he uses his Ibanez chorus in the same way. The Corona comes later in the chain, and the dirt accentuates its lovely swirliness...I think you need one before and after dirt personally! ;-)

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1424352368' post='2695441'] same here, was just thinking that. I always have chorus post fuzz - will give it a shot tonight. [/quote] I often use the 'detune' chorus on the Whammy before dirt for a thick Death From Above-type sound, and I think he uses his Ibanez chorus in the same way. The Corona comes later in the chain, and the dirt accentuates its lovely swirliness...I think you need one before and after dirt personally! ;-)

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1424288851' post='2694850'] well, after ratmans response above, and some incredibly helpful emails from Tom, I went ahead and ordered a TK-421-X. Can't wait :-) [/quote] Good decision! Get that LPF on the blend, asymmetric LEDS, crank the gain and peel your guitarist(s) off the wall ;-)