[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