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[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1167808' date='Mar 18 2011, 11:51 PM']I've never tried the Briefcase or Suitcase (much as I'd like to) but I doubt they'd suit the music I play too well, given that the Orange Terror Bass through a Barefaced cab sounds perfect to my ears. I've heard they're love-it-or-hate-it rigs; either they really work for you or they really don't. Try before you buy. On the other hand, my pjb Bass Buddy is my single most used and most useful piece of kit - just not on stage. If I was playing in, say, a funk band or maybe a prog band, I'd be very tempted to run the Bass Buddy straight into a power amp. As an indicator of how highly I rate it, I just bought a second one. [/quote] i also love my bass buddy, perfect for recording with its subtle compression, powerful EQ control. I also use it's 10 watt power (through my midget!) to give me a cool wee practice amp.

this is a really fundamental point that does connect to the whole "profiteering" thing often debated. I like the fact that BC has a community feel but it is more or less that for people, and there are clearly lots of people not at all connected about the spirit of the site. So the question for me is whether we "set the bar low" or "high" in relation to what's accepted practice. It's pretty standard to set it low and it's nice occasionally to find a site willing it set it a bit higher. So if this is really a community then lending stuff, advice, support, etc., all vital. I tend to be of the camp less convinced about the supposed for sale rules whether that's "never make a profit" or "keep all info always". I suspect that suits guys who do a lot of dealing and happens to suit them in keeping the price low and ensuring they have the info to keep the price low. However, isn't it in everyone's interest to keep the price low? We are in the classic dilemma here. I think there is a genuine group of guys who like to have ready access to cheap(er) basses and like to make their basses available cheap(er) (assuming they are consistent). THis is fine as long as community is about more than that, which I very much hope and assume it is.

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I have not been able to stop humming and whistlin that Rubber Jonny track out since you posted it. It's got one of those timeless melodies you just cant get out of your head. [quote name='DanOwens' post='1137188' date='Feb 22 2011, 03:27 PM']This is kinda 'Angular' This is kinda 'Glitch' But neither of them are really angular or glitch, I just like the tunes. Dan[/quote]

[quote name='John-E-Retro' post='1140324' date='Feb 24 2011, 07:36 PM'][size=2][b]Huge thanks for your very kind words guys, really very much appreciated![/b][/size] [size=2][b]But I was only doin my job guv, honest!![/b][/size][/quote] point is my friend, it is one hell of a good job! Best wishes, one of your very satisfied customers, Rich

[quote name='DanOwens' post='1134867' date='Feb 20 2011, 10:01 PM']Yeah, I get halfway through a song and I'm gagging for hydration. Basically, I push one of the pedals on the Behringer FCB and it sends a note-on message to the microkorg; this means I can play synth bass with my feet whilst playing guitar with my hands. It allows my angular/glitch band to sound a lot fuller and more complicated than a 3-piece without adding more players. Dan[/quote] You youngsters with your new fangled ideas! No idea what an angular/glitch band is either. You are making me feel like a dinosaur.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1134769' date='Feb 20 2011, 08:29 PM']Nice! Does he make a pedal version?![/quote] yes - if you look on John's website you will see a STMP-01, which is the J retro in a box! I dont think it gets talked about enough when all this chat about Sadowsky etc outboards is going on. I haven't heard anyone talk about it (review it).

The OBT is a dark horse for me in my search for a new amp. I have tried one a couple of times and do like it. I tend to generate variation in my tone using pedals and like my amp to be a clean and tight as possible. I have been concentrating on Markbass, GK and Genz options but I added the OBT to my list along with the Streamliner and Tonehammer because I have been using my DHA OD more and more as a constant factor and am now wondering whether I should use the amp to generate this. I hesitate because I still like to have plenty clean, tight power on tap on my amp, and also my recordning set up doesn't allow me to mike up my amp + cab so i will still need to generate my sound using pedals and amp sim. But an OBT through my Barefaced midget t and compact!!! That would sound f***** huge. Decision, decisions.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1134599' date='Feb 20 2011, 06:15 PM']Im all about the active sounds from all basses I cant see me ever using a passive bass, As soon as clip 4 started I felt "at home".[/quote] I never really thought this until a few months back when I realised I hadn't owned a fully passive bass since I was 17!! My 75 precision has had EMGs since I got it. My $$5 is active and I rarely use the passive option. I fitted a East Retro on my Marcus I bought off Gaf on here - although already active, the East brought it totally to life and gives it enormous presence - I have done some a/b recordings to show my old school mate who insists passive is best esp on a Fender and even when balanced the active just cuts through so much better (you can find the sweet spot easier). I do occasionally switch it to passive but usually I am left wondering why would anyone want a bass to sound like that!! (Please take this as a purely personal statement of taste - if you dig passive then fabulous, it's every bit as great) If I can juggle finances then it will be a 4 knob U retro on my $$5 and a P retro on my Precision. Fitting an East is a great investment.

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now have my barefaced midget t and compact Roqsolid covered. Good service, excellent product, reasonable price. Very happy.

[quote name='DanOwens' post='1123143' date='Feb 10 2011, 08:22 PM']Had a fun day with this today. I've programmed the FCB to output Note-On messages, triggering the MicroKorg and using the expression pedals to manipulate the sound whilst playing guitar into the M13 with my hands. Like Geddy Lee but 'sick'. [/quote] I've read that 4 times now and still dont know what it means but it sounds cool. I sometimes sneak a couple of mouthfuls of my pint during slow bits on our songs, I've often thought that's not far off Geddy's multi tasking.

If Dave's got what you need make sure you come back and tell us about it. UNless it's brilliant then dont cause I will get put out my misery if I try to buy another thing. [quote name='Chris Horton' post='1133829' date='Feb 19 2011, 09:48 PM']I just looked on multi map and found that DHA are about a 90 minuite drive from my house ya learn something new every day . . . . . . . what a plomker [/quote]

I haven't tried any of DAve's rack gear but do have a few of his pedals on my board including the VT2 valve OD. I love his stuff, the sound, the look, the whole thing, although understand it's not to everyone's taste. Given everything I have heard about the VT3 including the review on here (assume you've checked out?) I would say it is essential to try it. Dave's based in Devon; you are in Devon. SUrely you dont need anyone other than Dave to let you try a VT3 (assuming he has one)?

Bought Wayne's DI. good price, easy transaction and pedal arrived as promised well packaged. Great guy to deal with. Rich

To be honest the older I have got the more I have realised I have been compromising. On some things that's unavoidable and actually probably not really an issue (that's just to say I don't play alembics through gold leads). However on things like this I am not so sure compromise is acceptable for want of spending £150 on something like this. As you say we expect this in the studio so given it's cheapish why not add to your own set up? [quote name='PapillonIrl' post='1129086' date='Feb 15 2011, 11:29 PM']No problem. I am actually surprised there are not more solutions like this available, this is the only one I know of in pedal format. When I worked in a studio it was pretty common practice, when a track had bass alternating between clean and distorted, to only distort a high-passed version of the bass track, leaving the low-end untouched to keep the bottom end consistent on the record. I suppose the same is achieved live by big touring acts by having a second amp engaged by a pedal for overdriven sounds, but this is a lot simpler/cheaper. There is very little point in distorting the signal under 150hz in a lot of situations IMO.[/quote]

thanks for such a good review of a great product. I currently use a double looper without X-over or mix and while I can just about get away with loss of low end definition (using EQ), this has just shown me that I could be getting something real interesting. Given how you've done it, it's right that it's a difference in tone/sound and not just frequency. Very interested in this. THAnks again.

the streamliner 900 and 600 and tonehammer 500 will be the flavour of 2011. Unfortunately cant wait until Spring 2012 till they start to appear on the "for sale" board. I need an amp now. A decent 2nd hand Markbass is a serious option given it's half the price of the new GB and aggie stuff. I cant help but think the streamliner despite its recent PR nightmare on TB is a good evolution in that SVT in a micro head market.

I am not missing the chance to give John the praise he deserves. I fitted a Marcus Retro into my Fender MM Jazz and it is a revelation. Fantastic product. But beyond that I had one or two issues, not John's fault and he was patient with me (I am a moron when it comes to electronics) and sorted things out without fuss. True gentleman. Funkygreega - dont hesitate to fit the Marcus Retro into your Fender MM. I didn't have the kind of horrendous reaction that some have to the stock pre but soon as you get access to the tonal and sonic options provided by the Retro you will think you have a new boutique bass.

[quote name='bassjamm' post='1122179' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:23 AM']If it were the Ripper...which colour, black or natural? Black Natural [/quote] I would struggle to choose. I tend to go natural but that black looks really good.

what a beautiful bass and they sound awesome on clips I have heard. Must resist, need new amp, must resist.