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I quite like the babicz bridge specifically the newer Z bridge but if you palm mute a lot the cams might not allow you to do that. I had one of the FCH Babicz bridges on a jazz bass and it was super easy to install and set up. A really solid design but like I say the way the cams work it might not facilitate palm muting but it does mean you can really fine tune your strings height.

It was me... I may do a cull later this year and gather some funds for other things so effectively keep a EADG 4 string and BEAD 4 string and shift everything else. Might not... but trying to prepare in advance and I know the BEAD thing works well for me and my style of playing - basic

Anyone near Newmarket that would be able to collect this and I could arrange shipping once you've got it? I don't have it yet but if my offer is accepted I'd happily take a punt on it for the money! Demo'd one in Edinburgh last week but they were asking £449 used!

It'd be safe to say the Stomp and this Fender are two very different devices very likely aimed at people on different stages of their Pedal Quest! I don't like to make sweeping generalisations but most of us where new to fx we wanted a couple of sounds we could switch in and out as needed before we went full Bootsy/dub step/synth engines. For a noob to effects Fender is recognised brand, the whole look of the unit is familiar (knobs and foot switches - no menus), not too intimidating and while a little perfunctory for the more tech/effects savvy it's a good workable set of options for the majority of us out doing the pub thing banging out the classics. I was playing a Stomp last week and its a nice unit. I'm happy with my admittedly minimal board and both the Fender or the Stomp could probably replace what I have but if I was unsure as a person new to fx and the Fender could do the simple stuff well it for £169 over the £400+ Stomp that might be enough. If was looking for the full gamut of fx, needed an interface for my pc/laptop, wanted an IEM type set up etc the Stomp would be the contender.

On your gig tonight how many effects will you use?

This looks like it's designed as a one stop unit for gigging bassists who don't have the desire to work with sub menus and presets or are terrified of them I bet even the most technophobe of bass players could gig this if handed it 5 minutes before a gig and make it sound decent and have 80% of the sounds/effects they needed on a regular gig It would be interesting to see if Fender expanded or made another version if sales were good. I know they already have the Bronco 40 as a practice modelling type amp if that was your thing - not gigable at 40w but again not designed as a gigging unit. Many of the multi fx users still keep a couple of specific pedals that they feel the multi's cant match so there comes a point where features for the sake of it becomes a bit moot ime. Fair play to Fender for taking a punt on the gigging bassist - it's not every pedal for every player but I'd love to be handed one before my gig tonight and hear what it can do.

RMI Basswitch - might be overkill but fully featured if you did need to incorporate additional pedals or a second bass. Much more affordable used if you can find one. Jacques is active on talkbass and Facebook.

Alex Aguilar was involved in the design process. I think he’s been involved with bass amp and pre amp design before but I can’t remember which company he’s worked with...

TC Electronic 208 cab. These are about to be released I'd suspect right after NAMM. GuitarGuitar are bound to have them and I may be tempted to nab one myself if they sound decent. https://www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/Tcelectronic/Bass/Cabinets/BC208/p/P0DLI#googtrans(en|en)

I guess if its a set and for get always on pedal the mini controls/switch is less of an issue?

This looks like it’s a dbx 160 type comp so could be a cracking wee unit. Clean blend is always useful especially going for that New York sound. Be interested to hear how folks get on with it.

I'm stealing Limb Deal as my new stage name!

Look how popular your thread is - sit back and relax. The pedal will be out soon and we'll all have plenty to say about it. Think of this as an exercise is in when to post a thread - timing is everything

Cheers Yeah I thought his Moutarde had 'more' tweakability you'd really wanna smash a synth with one for many great noises!

Quick it’s the feds! Split!!

What were your issues after trying the Pralines you felt could have been improved? and more importantly what did he change and did you feel it was an improvement?

I'm wondering how you came to this assertion... Did you contact him asking to make changes to an existing pedal design and he said no? I'm not a pedal builder but I'm not sure you could have a preset on an analogue pedal without employing some digital switching etc.

Thanks QM It's moot point in some respects comparing the size of analogue and digital pedals once you look at the complexity of controls and the components needed to do that type of effect. Sure you can shrink a fuzz or a drive down into a mini size when it only uses three or four components. The Lovetone pedals sounded amazing and were huge. They maybe didn't have to be 'that' huge but still... The Cali Cb comp pedal packs a hell of a lot into their small form factor so yeah it can be done but you get into these builders usually solo guys making what they want, wanting to use certain pots caps etc because they like how they sound and they don't want to make it smaller because some forum-ites wanted them to add this of that feature or because it'll spoil their neat pedal boards by not fitting into a Hammond 1590

The Glou Glou is an analogue pedal and those tend to have a bigger foot print and fewer features compared to digital pedals. Probably a bit harsh to make the comparison between GG and SA in terms of their design goals and resources. *edit* actually I may be wrong on that. I think one of their pedal I’ve used was analogue but not sure if the pralines is now I think about it.

Drat!

@Beedster is that £100 or £1000. For £100 I might need you to point me in that direction IMMEDIATELY 😀

Sorry for the hijack it was aimed at Reggaebass

There’s a fender Bassman 100t in the for sales that look great. 100w all tube head not too heavy, modern tech vintage tones! If I had the cash I’d buy this immediately! Enough ‘volume’ to get the power amp valves working just where you’d want them.