The Twickerman

I've just placed an order for one of these for my board.

I am hoping to use it to replace my drive (Fulltone Bassdrive Mosfet) and fuzz (Wattson Super Fuzz) pedals. The heart of the board is a Boss ES-8 so I am hoping that I can save suitable presets so that I can dial-up the tones at a click of a switch.

Has anyone here used one of these? I'd be grateful for opinions!

- Nick.

This was posted a while ago - but not marked sold. Is it still available?

Thanks,

- Nick.

That's a great price! 

This is an awesome amp. Big enough for any venue.

Very nice! Can I ask what attracted you to this bass in the first place?

18 hours ago, dood said:

On the SR basses there are usually the larger sized metal knobs and the smaller ones usually used for the EQ. Does anyone know where to buy the smaller sized knurled metal knobs? The larger I think are 16 / 18mm, not sure what the actual size of the smaller versions are.

I think these are the ones fitted:-

http://shop.ibanez.com/c/parts-accessories_bass-parts_knobs

The last two: 4KB1JB15B (15mm) and 4KB1JB20B  (20mm).

The best option I've found so far are these:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ibanez-4KB1C1K-Metal-Dome-Knob-in-Cosmo-Black-for-Electric-Guitar-Spare-Part/1673730740

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ibanez-Domed-Volume-tone-Knob-Cosmo-Black-4KB1C3K/2181521764?iid=401385962175

I think these are the ones fitted to the cheaper SR series basses.

A bit (!) pricey though!

Thanks all!

I may actually go for black. The existing knobs are black and so are the two adjacent mini toggles.

I just need to find a style that has two sizes and a supplier...

I can't see a suitable style with two sizes here:-

https://www.rapidonline.com/cliff-fc7225b-km20b-black-aluminium-clad-plastic-knob-marker-line-6mm-spine-32-1836

And although these look ok , they are very pricey!

https://www.bestbassgear.com/black-aluminum.htm

Any other suggestions?

Yes - gold knurled knobs would probably look best.

I guess I'd better first get the existing knobs off to determine what size shank they have before placing an order.

Then I need to find a style with large and small versions.

 

Hi all,

Just got one of these:- http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eb_detail17.php?data_id=64&color=CL02&year=2017&cat_id=2&series_id=51

It is indeed a thing of beauty and verry well made and finished. But why on earth they put these cheap plastic knobs I I cannot understand!!!
Think I'll change them.
Any ideas what to replace them with that'd do it justice?

- Nick.

...and I work in Kings Langley! What are the odds?

Will PM you.

Where are you?

That said, I have decided to stick with my current solution (at least for now): a Line 6 AMPLIFi TT which is plugged directly into the stereo.

I've discovered that, despite it having no dedicated bass amps, there's a large 15" speaker model, very extensive EQ and FX options and - with a little effort - I've been able to program some half decent bass tones.

On 11/23/2017 at 12:23, CameronJ said:

The THR10 sounds lovely but will struggle to reproduce the low end of your 5 string. It won’t necessarily distort but you just won’t really hear it!

Indeed!

It didn't really go that low (of course) - but it was more than adequate in all other departments.

Very simple to use. Not many sounds - but fun. And - crucially - more than adequate with BOTH bass AND guitar.

Thanks folks, for the suggestions.

- Nick.

Thanks folks. Excellent comments. 

I'll pop into GAK on Saturday and give the THR10 a try. I don't want a loud amp - I just want something that handles both guitar and bass and sounds nice for low-volume home practice. Whatever I choose, I will be playing it with a 5-string bass, as well as 8-string, regular guitar and 12-string guitar.

Some of the extra features of the Yamaha may be useful too.

I'll report back!



 

I think I'll track one down and put it through its paces!

Thanks folks.

I've been googling and also came up with that THR10 (and variants):

https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/amps_accessories/thr/index.html

Looks good (there are three that feature bass amp modelling: THR10, THR10C and THR10X).

Has anyone tried any of these?

Comments?

Hi BCers,

I need a small, not loud, but nice sounding practice amp.

In an ideal world it'd have switched voicings to handle guitar and bass - but I don't think such a thing exists.

Bass is the priority: it's go to have low-end!

Any recommendations?

Thanks,

- Nick.

Hi all,

has anyone tried this pedal on a bass yet?

http://chaseblissaudio.com/brothers/

Any comments?

Thanks!
- Nick.

I just found these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M1KPJFS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AR1SQQM8YTLFV&psc=1

Surely worth a punt for £14!

I've got an Evidence Audio kit spare now. I've made up three cables - PM me if you're interested and I'l check the lengths.

Bump!

I use George Ls - but they've become very difficult to get hold of.

I've also used these. They're not quite as straightforward - but they are very VERY good:-

https://www.guitarexperience.co.uk/accessories/cables/evidence-audio-cables/evidence-audio-sis-screw-in-solderless-patch-cable-kit.html

Ha ha! Useful, nonetheless!

Bump for this oddity. Somewhat of a niche product!

Bump!

Surprised no-one's leapt on this. I guess it's more for guitarists than bassists?