thumbo Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Has anyone heard anything new about the release date on the bass whammy? Can't wait to get my hands on one of these, the Whammy IV has become my most used pedal over the past year so this is perfect timing [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='thumbo' timestamp='1392807407' post='2372890'] Has anyone heard anything new about the release date on the bass whammy? Can't wait to get my hands on one of these, the Whammy IV has become my most used pedal over the past year so this is perfect timing [/quote] Andertons had end of March - but I got another email afterwards saying May. So it's totally confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1392808895' post='2372913'] Andertons had end of March - but I got another email afterwards saying May. So it's totally confusing. [/quote] Now Andertons are saying end of February!... It's not like I'm checking that website every day or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1392809023' post='2372914'] Now Andertons are saying end of February!... It's not like I'm checking that website every day or anything! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1387445353' post='2311933'] Ohhhh - Now just to hope that Akai follow Digitech's lead and rerelease the Deep Impact [/quote] Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 ^^^dream on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1392843664' post='2373500'] ^^^dream on [/quote] Never know never thought the bass whammy would be reissued! If Akai were to make a reissue they could make ot the ultimate synth - usb editting, multiple wave forms and a bloody "down" button built in! I can dream! On the plus side they're coming down slowly... Just gotta get one at a price im willing to pay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1392809023' post='2372914'] Now Andertons are saying end of February!... It's not like I'm checking that website every day or anything! [/quote] EffectsPowersupplies.com are saying end of March. So who knows!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Who should I pre-order my bass whammy from? I can't remember the last time I bought a new piece of gear from a shop, I have no idea which shops provide the best service anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Any news on this? We've surely gone past a couple of deadlines now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Andertons still showing as 31st. I'm still wondering if one will appear at my door in the next week. EDIT: But an email I got from them said 31st of May. Confused. Edited March 27, 2014 by woodyratm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I sent a mail to Andertons asking them to confirm... "[size=2]Hi Dave, these have been delayed slightly from the original date expected. We are hoping to see these through around the 10/04 at the latest."[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just got an e-mail, they're showing 6 in stock today! Think I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Would make a nice Easter present to myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi Guys, We've managed to secure the bulk of the first UK shipment of Bass Whammy. These are now in stock. I won't post details here in case in breaches forum guidelines but we've put an offer for Basschat members in the Affiliates Forum here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/233738-new-digitech-bass-whammy-in-stock-with-basschat-offer/ I hope that helps. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I Should, if all goes well be picking up my whammy today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm well out of pocket at the moment, so will be a while before I get one. Looking forward to actual user reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1396516824' post='2414467'] I Should, if all goes well be picking up my whammy today! [/quote] Don't tell everybody . You'll be inundated with pms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1396517314' post='2414477'] Don't tell everybody . You'll be inundated with pms [/quote] I don't mind! I'll have it around 2ish today! Edited April 3, 2014 by DanEly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Got mine today from Andertons. Had a quick blast, some good and some bad. The only bad really is that the settings aren't exactly the same from the whammy 4. I new there were additional ones but didn't realise they'd really changed them up. For example, the 4 up 5 up on Whammy 4 is now 4 up 5 down on the new bass whammy. I use that setting for a couple of riffs and they sound pretty crap now. There's no 3 up 4 up equivilent so that's killed off another riff completely. On the plus side, there's more bass to the tone, the sweep is way smoother and less glitchy sounding (which I liked incidentally). The chords setting is brill too, and it's 9v. I know I'll grow to love it in time, just gutted I'm losing some riffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 [quote name='burno70' timestamp='1396641095' post='2416057'] ... the 4 up 5 up on Whammy 4 is now 4 up 5 down on the new bass whammy. I use that setting for a couple of riffs and they sound pretty crap now. There's no 3 up 4 up equivilent so that's killed off another riff completely. ...[/quote] Why are people still using these pedals when, for example, the Line 6 M5 does an excellent Whammy model where you can set the toe and heel anywhere from -24 to +24 semitones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1396647116' post='2416161'] Why are people still using these pedals when, for example, the Line 6 M5 does an excellent Whammy model where you can set the toe and heel anywhere from -24 to +24 semitones? [/quote] It's a valid point. With the M5 it's purely down to space on my board, the Whammy is smaller than an M5 + expression pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Just back from band praccy. The whammy 4 settings are just too embedded in our tracks, no way I can work around it, new bass whammy's gotta go Serves me right for not researching the pedal! Looks like I'll have to sell off a another pedal to make room for an M5 or Pitchfactor + expression pedal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I tried one of these yesterday, and was really disappointed actually. Although I like the new harmony options, the chord mode just sounds a bit fake/digital to me and the classic mode does not react in the same way as my Whammy 1 at all! I usually use the octave or fifth up harmonies with a bit of delay for a really nice haunting, warbley sound, but this sounded really bad on the bass whammy! Keeping the Whammy 1 now and I'm not going to pick one of these up. Bit of a shame as this had me very excited :-(... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1396803599' post='2417499'] I tried one of these yesterday, and was really disappointed actually. Although I like the new harmony options, the chord mode just sounds a bit fake/digital to me and the classic mode does not react in the same way as my Whammy 1 at all! I usually use the octave or fifth up harmonies with a bit of delay for a really nice haunting, warbley sound, but this sounded really bad on the bass whammy! Keeping the Whammy 1 now and I'm not going to pick one of these up. Bit of a shame as this had me very excited :-(... [/quote] This is disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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