The Twickerman

Okay folks, here are some demos. 4 files:- 1. The Shaftesbury Duo-fuzz, in tone position 1 2. The Wattson SuperFuzz (nka Classic Fuzz), in tone position 1 3. The Shaftesbury Duo-fuzz, in tone position 2 4. The Wattson SuperFuzz (nka Classic Fuzz), in tone position 2 Apologies (i) to people with perfect pitch (I didn't tune to concert pitch before recording these bits), and (ii) the late great Hugh Hopper for choosing a couple of his riffs to approximate to for thie purpose of this comparison Have fun! - Nick.

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I am going to change from my Pitchblack+ to a Pitchblack. I don't need the features and need the space on my board. Anyone want to do a swap + cash deal?

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='695168' date='Dec 28 2009, 09:01 PM']In principal, yes. Obviously you can add loads of features. The Lovepedal tremolo is probably the simplest you can get (just a rate control). Features you could potentially add: Tap tempo Depth Wave form Rhythm selection Ratio (w/ tap tempo) Modulation Probably loads more as well.[/quote] The Lovepedal tremolo has a waveform switch on the front as well. It also has depth and volume trimpots. The volume is crucial actually and frequently missing from tremolo pedals. Otherwise you cannot set the relative level of the affected sound. But anyway - these are generic comments - I was hoping to find some comments from someone who's tried this pedal. Or soemone who'd recommend a different tremolo for bass guitar.

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='694861' date='Dec 28 2009, 02:20 PM']Tremolo is just a volume-based effect so it shouldn't be any less effective on bass. The only problem I've heard of with Tremolo pedals is that there's sometimes a volume drop when engaged. You should be fine with it.[/quote] What you're saying then, is that all tremolos are the same?

Has anyone tried this on the bass? The demos I have found sound really great - but they are all on guitar. It's such a dinky pedal!

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='692636' date='Dec 23 2009, 10:16 PM']Any chance of sound clips?[/quote] I really ought. It's almost impossible to find the time though....

Hi all, just wanted to share with you all what a fantastic fuzz this really is. Supposedly a clone of the Shin-ei Duo-Fuzz (aka the Shaftesbury Duo-Fuzz). I haven't compared it yet (I don't have a PP3 to hand!), but it's immense. Sounds like an inferno. Instant Hugh Hopper circa Soft Machine Volume Two. That's all! Phew! Got it off my chest. - Nick.

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Back when Genesis were a prog band, Mike Rutherford used to frequently use fuzz on his basses. Anyone know which pedal he used? Cheers, - Nick.

Hi all, I am reluctantly selling this rare "boutique" pedal. Fantastic and no longer in production. The Maestro is the pedal Chris Squire used. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300376440336&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_500wt_1182[/url] I hope I am not going to regret this - it's highly likely. Thanks for looking, - Nick.

Hi all, my SKB powered pedal board is up for sale. I have replaced this with the PedalPower/PedalTrain combo. This has been well looked after and is in great condition. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300376438659&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_500wt_1182[/url] Pedals not included!!! Thanks for looking, - Nick.

+1 for the pitchblacks. I have the Pitchblack+ and it's perfect. Works very well. I am thinking of downgrading to the regular Pitchblack though - as I am re-designing my board and no-longer need the two inputs of the larger version. (Please PM me if you want the Pitchblack+ anyone)

[quote name='steve-soar' post='675057' date='Dec 5 2009, 04:31 PM']Have you seen the price the Maestros can fetch? [/quote] Actually, no!

[quote name='steve-soar' post='675026' date='Dec 5 2009, 03:51 PM']Yeah, great aren't they.[/quote] Mine replaced the Black Cat Bass Octave fuzz on my board. They are both based on the Maestro Bass Brassmaster. I haven't A-Bed them - but they are similar.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='674964' date='Dec 5 2009, 02:39 PM']B assmaster, a man of taste. [/quote] Why thank you. You have one too?

[quote name='aznbass' post='674826' date='Dec 5 2009, 11:13 AM']Yea alberts is kinda rubbish, have you tired MI Repairs[/quote] I haven't actually. I love Charlie Chandlers though.