dudewheresmybass

[quote name='matybigfro' post='1306813' date='Jul 17 2011, 05:03 PM']I'd like to hear more about the problems you've had with the EBS and Pork Loin Dudewheresmybass, also when people talk about grittiness I'm not sure what I'm after more smooth warmth so I'm not sure if the hardwire would be for me?[/quote]

The ebs and way huge seemed to always get lost in the mix no matter what settings I used. I couldn't get the 'point ' to push through a big EMG/Marshall dominated mix.
Coupled with this, i use a sound that is very bass heavy ( no hifi clarity here ta!), and through my stage rig, it seemed to make the sound lose the thump it had without the pedal.
I'm not accusing these pedals of bass loss, that is most definitely not the case here, but simply that they didn't work for me 'in situ'

The other thing to mention at this point is that i play in differing situations, some using a full 8x10 rig, and others using DI only.
Where the ebs/ way huge didn't work for me with the amp rig, they sound great going di only.

As far as the hardwire goes it has a two band eq, so i really would suggest at least trying one (assuming you have a local shop/ dealer), and playing with those two knobs.
I picked mine up s/h for £40 on ebay - if it sounds good for you it could be a bargain!

again, HTH

EDIT: i meant to say that when i say grittiness, i mean the sound of just slightly pushed valves and he edginess (Word?) that brings

Last nights board
Chain runs x2, mxr bef, hardwire tube od, markbass bass tube marker, loop with freeze ( since I use the latch setting it means I can have the drone easily switched on and off without having to do a double tap dance-type-thing), boss geb7 to late '60s Kelly tube head and Marshall jubilee 4x10 cab

I spent ages on this very quest.
I found that in my situation the ebs didn't really tick the box for me, I can't really define what it was ( helpful huh!), so I tried the pork loin, but I found that whilst playing on my own it sounded great, but wasn't quite the ticket when playing at volume with the rest of the band.
In the end I settled with the hardwire tube od for my low gain grittyness, and I'm currently trying the markbass bass tube marker for higher gain stuff
Hth

raises (left) hand!

new toy on the way!

It was a great evening.
fascinating to watch two hugely dynamic players up close and personal, and meet them afterwards too!

see you there then!

I'm waiting on the new MXR bas comp. It looks fantastic, but is unlikely to hit these shores until august

that's a lot of ampeg-ish-ness there!

i'm waiting for my tix!
See ya there!

Hi
I'm in gravesend, drop me a pm and we'll talk mate!

ok, thanks.

I was hoping it might get down to 2!
Good luck with the sale - at this price, I'm sure it won't be here for long!

whats the min load it can handle?

Peace sells- megadeth
Orion- metallica
Nib- the sabs
Caught in a mosh- anthrax

I use mine regularly.
- P ish
Close but not exact

Is there any way you could get to play one first?

we always start with an intro of police radio chatter/ car chase into Breaking the Law and roll across into Cochise

and an intro tape (Minidisc!) of Sirens into War Pigs for the second set

CE5, MXR Black Label Chorus/ Analogue chorus (same thing!), MXR micro Chorus all sound great with bass, and all a load of cash away from budget!

i have one and use it for late night practice once the kids are in bed.
The sound is crisp and clear with no issues for me with the E string.
No 9v in though - battery only i'm afraid

it seems seymour duncan do them too

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i use either the CEB3 or the MXR black label chorus. The BLC primarily now!

i currently have both.
The blowtorch is best suited to fuzzy/ synthy sounds. It can do overdrive, but it always has a fuzzy edge to it.

For Distortion, I would most defintiely go with the M80. Judicious use of the blend works wonders, but it can get some lovely drive/ dist sounds.

One of my students has one of the chinese Hofners.
The built quality is awesome especially considering the price point. It isn't a one off either, i've played another one of the hofners in a friends shop and it was also as good.

For the cash i think they'd be hard to beat

I've used a few different comps, including most of the usual suspects, but as yet haven't found one that i really like.

I'm waiting to try out the new MXR bass comp. It looks really cool and is due reasonably soon in the shops.

what brand of battery are you using?