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[quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='765750' date='Mar 6 2010, 12:22 AM']it could be a good move. you really must try before you buy though. I really love my big rig (Marshall DBS with MB / Jubilee cabs), but it's a really useful standby for a recording or hired rig situation, it can really add something cool to your sound 'pallette'. Where are you based?[/quote] I'm based in N. Ireland. I have a good set up. Had the SVT since I bought it new back in 94-95 & it sounds great as a solid state amp. As a group we have our own PA (KV2 Audio), lighting rig etc etc. We only play one venue where we use the in-house PA so virtually every night, its like the circus coming to town! While I have a decent on stage sound, when using the Jazz, it just lacks a bit of depth. I have tried out an SVT classic which def has a different & more desirable sound & that's the reason for considering the VT pedal. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to identify a stockist locally to try it out.

I know there is almost universal praise for this pedal but just before I take the plunge and order one, I wanted to get some feedback from those of you who have one. I play in a covers band and we literally cover the A to Z of contemporary music, from Abba to ZZ Top. In essence we are most at home playing rock and play lots of stuff like AC/DC, Journey, Bon Jovi etc as well as more modern stuff like KOL, Killers etc. My set up currently is an American Std Jazz, MusicMan Stingray 4 HH, Ampeg SVT200T SS 350W head and Ampeg 410 HLF. I occasionally use a Boss CEB 3 Chorus and a Nathan East parametric EQ. I have a powerful sound from the 'Ray and a very good clean & compressed sound with the Jazz but find that I need a bit more oomph from it and a bit more power/grit/dig/drive call it what you will. Forgive my limited descriptive skills when it comes to tones etc but do you reckon the VT is the best purchase for me? Many thanks fellow bassmen

[quote name='Hamster' post='759043' date='Feb 27 2010, 12:59 PM']No - you is bonkers! Don't do it!! Put your location in your profile and a local basschatter might meet you for a set-up in exchange for a pint! - especially if you live near me [/quote] Cheers guys. Have decided to leave it into a guitar tech to set up properly for me & hopefully I will feel the love thereafter!

I bought an American Std Jazz in November and was delighted with it - sounds great, looks great and plays great. Within a month though I had sold my other bass, a SR4 single pickup, having come across a brand new SR4 HH in a local music shop at a very reasonable price. So two excellent basses within a month of each other. Thought I was in bass heaven. However, ever since then I just can't get into playing the 'Ray. I just can't seem to get the sound I like out of it when I am out gigging (using an Ampeg SVT 200T SS amp and 410HLF) plus it just doesn't feel right like the Jazz does (some fret buzz, string tree is noisy, oiled neck isn't as enjoyable to play etc). I like the tonal range an active bass provides and therefore was thinking of selling it and buying an American J or P. What do you guys think? Am I crazy for looking to getting rid of it?