Guinness21 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Went down to Bass Direct t try out a couple of cabs, and while I was there I tried out these two darkglass pedals. I've been meaning to try the b7k out for AGES, just never had the chance to. So I was really looking forward to this and wasn't disappointed. [/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I tried them with my Stingray, playing through a Markbass LM Tube and Bergantino CN212, so it was a nice clean rig so I could hear the full sound of the pedals. I had a play around with the both pedals. [/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I played a few classic od bass lines, stuff like Song 2 by Blur and Starlight, Hysteria and Supermassive Black HoleBefore trying them, I thought I was going to really like the B7k. I've read a lot on it and listened to a lot of demos. And while I liked what I heard, the top end aggressiveness combined with my stingray made for a bit too much of a good thing. On the other hand, the vintage deluxe sounded badass playing the muse stuff, didn't anticipate it but loved the vintage drive with my stingray. To my ears at least, it sounded like the vintage deluxe was also capable of producing a larger variety of sounds too.[/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]So yeah, love the vintage deluxe. No point buying one while I'm not in a band, but as soon as I am will definitely be grabbing one of these [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 vintage deluxe lover here too! they sound great on a bass and guitar (obviously tweaking the EQ section helps!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I bought a B3K when I had a Markbass rig - hated it and returned it same day. Now I have an Orange Terror into sealed tweeterless cabs, the B7K sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 I get that danny. Tbh now I've had time to reflect, not sure that I'd need the eq on the vintage deluxe. I'm saving for a Bergantino CN212 right now, but the vmt/vinyage deluxe is definitely next on the list. I might end up buying a b7k anyway to stack with it. Plus I'd like a muff fuzz or a pharaoh supreme -God why are there so many choices?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 the EQ is definitely worth it. allows for extra tweaking to get the sound just right. The VMT works fine for a lot of people, but there are some who have expressed frustration with not getting it to sound just how they want. For the extra quid i think it makes it a much better pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name='The Badderer' timestamp='1433697079' post='2793170'] the EQ is definitely worth it. allows for extra tweaking to get the sound just right. The VMT works fine for a lot of people, but there are some who have expressed frustration with not getting it to sound just how they want. For the extra quid i think it makes it a much better pedal. [/quote] Fair point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 If it's an always on tone shaper pedal though rather than an overdrive you will stomp on and off mid song, and you have a decent amp EQ, the standard one will do just fine. I went for the Deluxe as my Orange Terror Bass / Ampeg SVT210AV setup is pretty dark sounding as it is, the EQ is crap on the amp and I needed a bit more brightness from the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1433622604' post='2792642'] [color=#141414]Went down to Bass Direct t try out a couple of cabs, and while I was there I tried out these two darkglass pedals. I've been meaning to try the b7k out for AGES, just never had the chance to. So I was really looking forward to this and wasn't disappointed. [/color] [color=#141414]I tried them with my Stingray, playing through a Markbass LM Tube and Bergantino CN212, so it was a nice clean rig so I could hear the full sound of the pedals. I had a play around with the both pedals. [/color] [color=#141414]I played a few classic od bass lines, stuff like Song 2 by Blur and Starlight, Hysteria and Supermassive Black HoleBefore trying them, I thought I was going to really like the B7k. I've read a lot on it and listened to a lot of demos. And while I liked what I heard, the top end aggressiveness combined with my stingray made for a bit too much of a good thing. On the other hand, the vintage deluxe sounded badass playing the muse stuff, didn't anticipate it but loved the vintage drive with my stingray. To my ears at least, it sounded like the vintage deluxe was also capable of producing a larger variety of sounds too.[/color] [color=#141414]So yeah, love the vintage deluxe. No point buying one while I'm not in a band, but as soon as I am will definitely be grabbing one of these [/color] [/quote] You may not have the same experience in a mix! I just had to over-EQ the Vintage to get a tone I liked and one that would cut through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Well i cut through pretty clear atm, with a stingray and what will be a transparent amp rig. I found the vintage rolled it off just a touch, but then delivered that killer sound! No doubt it would pull me further back into the mix, but I think it would be in just the right spot. Course I won't know until I get one and try it in a band setting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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