DHA Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) Okay, ready for the first run of this new pedal - specification will be Version 1 (VT1-EQ-Drive) - A DHA VT1-Std-Bass overdrive with i/p pad, gain, level, boost, DI level pots plus bright and boost switch. Plus a 3 channel active EQ with mid range Q control and a balanced DI out with level. The DI out runs in parallel to the overdrive out jack so both can be used at the same time. Version 2 (VT1-EQ-FX) - It's really my DHA "Bob the Blender" with the active EQ in the FX loop all the time. There will be i/p pad, FX send, FX return, blend, boost, DI level pots plus 3 channel active EQ with mid Q control and balanced DI ou with level. The DI out runs in parallel to the overdrive out jack so both can be used at the same time. So if you don't plug in any other effects then it's an active EQ with a blend. But it's also a FX loop with send and return. It does not have the drive level of the VT1-EQ-Drive but will still warm the signal up if required. Both will have to go into the larger VT2 boxes mainly due to the large amount of knobs and switches. As I tend to do with new pedals I test the market before going to PCB so I will offer 5 off of each at reduced price. VT1-EQ-Drive - target price will be £150 +P&P but first 5 at £120 including power supply and P&P VT1-EQ-FX - target price will be £170 + P&P but first 5 at £140 including power supply and P&P Dave Edited May 14, 2008 by DHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 an active eq, brilliant, very interested in the drive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='198649' date='May 14 2008, 12:13 PM']an active eq, brilliant, very interested in the drive one[/quote] +1 If only I could control my money! I can't wait for a review so I can get all depressed about not being able to afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 if its painted i think im gunna go for the drive one, iv pm'd anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='198653' date='May 14 2008, 12:18 PM']if its painted i think im gunna go for the drive one, iv pm'd anyways [/quote] Yes, I should have said this will be a painted box. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) Good work Dave, I'm sorely tempted! Got a photo of the EQ-Drive? Also, is the EQ switch-on-and-offable with no volume drop when engaged, and does it act flat at 12 o'clock? These are the issues I had with the previous passive EQ design. cheers Edited May 14, 2008 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 well iv placed an order for the first drive one i think, il try n get up a review when it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='198664' date='May 14 2008, 12:30 PM']Good work Dave, I'm sorely tempted! Got a photo of the EQ-Drive? Also, is the EQ switch-on-and-offable with no volume drop when engaged, and does it act flat at 12 o'clock? These are the issues I had with the previous passive EQ design. cheers[/quote] Hi, It's not required to switch the EQ off (other than by-pass of the whole pedal) as there is no drop in level and no affect on tone when the knobs are at 12 o'clock. It's active so on each control, Bass, Mid and Treble it does a 15db cut and boost. If there was a tone by-pass there would be a drop or increase in level at different frequencies depending on were the controls where set if not all at 12o'clock. Thinking having a base colour with a splash anyway on these to set them aside from the other pedals. White and Red sounds good. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='DHA' post='198716' date='May 14 2008, 01:41 PM']White and Red sounds good.[/quote] I knew the colour of my pedals was affecting my tone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Im on the list for a VT1-EQ-Drive. Cant wait for it to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 indeed the passive eq was the main reason i sold mine last year, so i very eagerly anticipate this! 2 weeks will seem like 2 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='BassBalls' post='198757' date='May 14 2008, 02:40 PM']Im on the list for a VT1-EQ-Drive. Cant wait for it to arrive.[/quote] Must be a record as that's 4 of the VT1-EQ-Drive sold already leaving only 1 at the reduced price. So, I will extend the offer on that pedal to 10 as we don't want the guys at work to miss out Standard colour for this range will be white with a red splash but there are already some custom paint jobs ordered. Thanks for orders guys. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm tempted to order just for the paint job! Sounds like it will be awesome, looking forward to reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='Higgie' post='198825' date='May 14 2008, 03:48 PM']I'm tempted to order just for the paint job! Sounds like it will be awesome, looking forward to reviews [/quote] The first one is complete and working. [attachment=9123:PICT0015.JPG] The Overdrive part with the EQ is selectable via the footswitch but the DI out is on all the time so the bass and other effects, etc will always have a DI link even when the overdrive is in by-pass as long as it is the last pedal in the chain. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 You were right, the white with red splash does look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='BassBalls' post='207981' date='May 28 2008, 12:42 PM']You were right, the white with red splash does look great! [/quote] Glad you like it cause that one is yours! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='DHA' post='207990' date='May 28 2008, 12:55 PM']Glad you like it cause that one is yours! Dave[/quote] Wicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) That colour scheme was my idea too - it looks bloody good Dave! I was gonna get a Sansamp VT Bass pedal as I want something smaller that runs off 9v, but this has got me torn... Edited May 28, 2008 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I Love the paint job looks like someone has bleed on it which puts it right up my street I will have to get one when i can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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