Smirfy Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 So the local branch of Santa's distribution network have suggested, in the face of my general ' bah humbugness' this year that I could be cheered up with the offer of something bass related for the big day ( either that or they want to get me something that will keep me occupied and out of the way!!) I have lost many hours to YouTube looking at drive and distortion pedals, to the point that I am now going round in circles. Ideally I want a drive pedal that can get from some very slight hair up to JJ Burnell/ Stranglers type tone- also think ' Live In Leeds' tone. A big thing for me is it must have a blend knob. Some of the video reviews of the Darkglass Alpha Omega ( or was it Vintage Ultra..I'm getting confused now) sounded like they may get me closeish. What do the Basschatters think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 If you're after the JJ/Live at Leeds tone, look for a Tech 21 Leeds pedal. They're not made anymore but might pop up used. With a Precision, they NAIL the LAL tone. No blend, but that isn't needed here. Failing that, a Tech 21 VT Bass should get you in the ballpark. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I use the Tech21 Para Driver for this - the bonus of the Para Driver is that it has sweepable mids so you can choose the frequency to boost to get that JJ growl. It can be set so that the drive is only there when you dig in, or back off on playing intensity and up the drive to be always on/present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ '65 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Get yourself a Tech21 DUG pedal and be done with it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Tech21 VTDI - the Leeds is very hard to find, doesn't have a blend, and the VT sounds very similar anyway! For those specific examples you gave, I don't think you could do any better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, dannybuoy said: Tech21 VTDI - the Leeds is very hard to find, doesn't have a blend, and the VT sounds very similar anyway! For those specific examples you gave, I don't think you could do any better. Good to know. I'll down tools on a Leeds quest then, and be content with the VTDI on my board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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