BigBassBob

Same as before except now with a Mighty Bright and POD. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/IMG_0410.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/IMG_0409.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1318285855' post='1400205'] Bit of a change around for this next gig, took a few pedals off the board, added a Novation Bass Station and a Gameboy [/quote]

[quote name='I am not excane' timestamp='1317572556' post='1391879'] Sorry, I meant the Pickle Pie. Do you use the pickle and BB together? [/quote] No worries, I often thought that Matt's choice of calling two of his most popular bass pedals Pickle Pie and Phat Phuk may raise confusion lol. Short answer: no as I always found the sound of fuzz into overdrive indistinct and messy. That said, it sounded pretty cool when I tried it, IIRC. I'll get back to you after I give it another spin some time.

I was actually talking to a friend about pop recently and I listed Jessie J as one of the few modern pop stars I don't mind; I like her voice, her attitude and her image. I can't put my finger on it but she doesn't have that "egotistical bitch" thing going on that so many other artists have.

I'm afraid I have no experience with the M288 but I just noticed this thread on TB and thought you might be interested: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/mxr-bass-octaver-technical-difficulties-812768/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/mxr-bass-octaver-technical-difficulties-812768/[/url]

I love using effects on bass but one must always be aware of what is tasteful and what is selfish indulgence. If a certain song requires a certain effect then go for it. But be wary of what your band needs and what others are doing. For example: Is the guitarist using chorus? Don't use chorus when he does... it's won't be as pretty as you think it will be. You're rocking a walking 12 bar? Then FFS don't even look at that envelope filter. Etc... I've noticed a lot of musicians tend to shoe-horn gear that isn't really needed into their live sets and often it works against them (I confess that I was one of these when I was younger.) I do enjoy effects but I don't really see them as a necessity. They're more of a luxury in the context of cover work in my humble opinion. I now only use a few effects which tend to enhance my base sound rather than overly colour it (I'm very much content with my dry tone and I could live without my pedalboard for the most part.) The only effect that really stands out on my board is fuzz and I only use that on one number in my current band's set anywho.

Oh, and in response to your actual question: I love both pedals but if I was forced to only have one... it would probably be the BB as it has more tonal variety (although thankfully I can have both )

[quote name='I am not excane' timestamp='1316887262' post='1384116'] I dig this little board a lot. Which do you prefer, the Wren and Cuff or BB? Do you use both at the same time? [/quote] Thanks mate Well, they're quite different beasts; the BB is far more prone to breaking up (even at low gain settings) than the Phat Phuk and is obviously more versatile due to the bass and treble EQ. The Phat Phuk doesn't do a great deal to your sound other than adds a tiny bit of grit and boosts something in the low-mid and high-mid ranges that compliments my base tone very nicely. I've been using the BB as a low-gain grit pedal to fill out the sound for the more rocky numbers in my band's set while using the Phat Phuk either as an independent boost for solo breaks or to push the BB into a really organic, yet aggressive overdrive.

It runs off standard 9V DC, 2.1mm centre negative barrel jack (industry standard.) No experience with the TLC I'm afraid.

I'm loving mine although it's going to take a few gigs and a bit more tinkering to get the most out of it although it was pretty easy to dial in some very usable sounds straight out of the box (if you have even a mild understanding of how compression works.)

Wired this up today and I'm pretty chuffed with the results

I have to say that I ordered a strap from these guys a while back and I liked the quality (and vibe) so much that I bought matching straps for each of my instruments.

Big shout out to the Wren and Cuff Phat Phuk B for this very purpose. It ever so slightly boosts the bass, low mids and treble and adds a hair of dirt to your tone. I personally love it for the fact that you retain your sound and your instrument doesn't get coloured much at all.

So I've received some goodies in the post recently and decided to wire this up today: At the moment I'm fairly content with my setup

Another vote for the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner here! It's a brilliant tuner; fast note recognition and immense accuracy. I know that the TU2 received a lot of praise over the years but when I briefly had one I found that it never got my instruments in tune 100% and I'd end up having to fine tune by ear any In my humble opinion (based on my experiences): Sonic Research Turbo Tuner> Korg DT10> Boss TU2

Regarding the Thumpinator: I've not noticed a particular difference in the sound of my gear. However, I have thought that at times the low end sounded a tiny bit less flabby and more pronounced. Placebo effect perhaps? Maybe. I need to wait until I'm in a large, crowded pub to see if it helps my single 1x12 poke through the mix at all.

Got the Micro Thumpinator in the post yesterday

Made some modifications to the Mark Hoppus: NOS Am. Deluxe bridge, Lindy Fralin pickup, vintage wiring with orange drop cap, set of Chromes and a Fender F-stamp neck plate. Sounds and plays absolutely lovely

Some good advice given here, and I'm going to chip in with a resounding "YOU'RE NOT ALONE OR A FRAUD!" There are drummers who make your life easy and you can have a lot of fun with (you know, that solid snare, the ability to slip into a groove like an old pair of slippers). Then there are drummers who you need to gel with before you get some tasty results. Then there are drummers who will always make gigs difficult and cause a great deal of headaches for the band. I've had to deal with many cases of the later. Thankfully, my current drummer is of the first variety; nothing flash but damn, he is TIGHT