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[quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1330614477' post='1560411'] It is MASSIVELY scooped Check out the curve someone measured, flat EQ, color button on: [/quote] Okay, I haven't gone into THAT much detail! The guy who posted it says; "Obviously this kind of thing doesn't tell the whole story, especially in terms of coloration" This information was posted on a forum, I wouldn't take it as gospel..... How accurate is his equipment? Is it calibrated? Is he competent to undertake this sort of testing and analysis? I trust my ears more....... I'm just saying that I don't think it SOUNDS too scooped, especially if you boost the mid control. The way I had it set last night gave me just what I wanted; a bit more grit and bite and actually a bit more warmth and presence.

Just realised I was talking nonsense before...... The EQ does still operate on the drive channel, it's just that the colour is always engaged too. you can "avoid" the scooped sound by upping the mids a bit to get a warmer sound. IMO the colour pre-shape isn't heavily scooped anyway. Tried using it permanently on at rehearsals last night, on the drive channel with the gain and blend at about 9 o'clock and the mid boosted a little, just to give a bit of warmth and grit at the front end. Then used my Boss ODB-3 as the full-on overdrive. It worked a treat! sounded great!

[quote name='Al Heeley' timestamp='1330534315' post='1559031'] For the sake of £27 I bought a Dangleberry ebay GLX limiter, modelled on the Boss LMB-3. I imagine this could bring posts of ridicule and derision plus weblinks to "difference between a compressor and a Limiter" articles, (thx I read some of the shorter ones..) but for £27 I thought it was worth a try within the band mix to see if I will gain some benefit from it. You know what, for a real budget pedal, its solid build quality (I have an almost as cheap 7-band GLX eq thats been gigged 18 months now no problem) and it does reinforce and smooth out the sound. The enhance knob is a little noisy adding some top end eq for a percussive slap sound if you want, but thats not a feature of our set. I will give it a few gigs and decide if I need to shell out >£140 on a 'proper' one or just play this cheap GLX one till it expires. The pedal works way better for bass than my homemade dynacomp clone - presumably that's specifically designed for the guitar players. Well worth the outlay. [/quote] Sounds very interesting! You might have just saved me some money........

Just wondered if anyone's got one or tried one? It seems to get a good review on Ovnilabs. He's put it as highly recommended in the mid price range, and rated above pedals like the BBE Opto Stomp, Boss LMB-3, and other very popular comps. It looks like the only thing that stops it becoming one of the top comps is a slight dulling of the highs. It looks like CM have redesigned the casing now so that it's a more conventional shape too. And it's only about £75 Any thoughts?

What is the actual sound quality like? If you dial in a Big Muff or something, does it actually sound quite close to the real thing, or does everything sound inherently "digital"? Are the compressors any good? Very interested in this little unit, but just concerned about it becoming the weak point in my setup...... Thanks for any advice.

What is the actual sound quality like? If you dial in a Big Muff or something, does it actually sound quite close to the real thing, or does everything sound inherently "digital"? Are the compressors any good? Very interested in this little unit, but just concerned about it becoming the weak point in my setup...... Thanks for any advice.

Yeah, well I've already got the MXR M80 and the ODB3 and I'm happy with what they do, I just want to add a compressor. They trouble is, do I buy a Comp, a pedal board, PSUs, etc, or do I just sell what I've got and buy a B3 to simplify and save some dosh?

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1330461102' post='1557968'] Judging by the reviews and clips I've checked out so far the B3 looks great! I can't afford one at the moment so I guess im gonna wait and see if a second hand one comes up for sale in the next couple of months... But it's definitely worth checking out for the price it is! [/quote] Yeah that's what I've been thinking........ plus the fact you can loop stuff, it's a DI, comes with software to record, etc, etc...... And I could save/make some money!

Hey everybody! Now that I'm finally satisfied with my basses, my gaze has shifted to effects. I'm currently just using my MXR M80. I set the clean channel as a clean boost for slap parts, and set the overdrive for the few songs that require it. I've also got a Boss ODB3 and an EHX Mini Q-Tron knocking about, and I've been itching to get a compressor for a while. I'm thinking of leaving the clean as a clean boost, set the overdrive channel as my "normal" sound with just a bit of grit added (bend and gain low). I'll then use the ODB3 as my full-on overdrive. I would add a compressor, and also the Mini Q-Tron (even though I've only used it a couple of times in the last 15 years!). With this option, I would have to buy a comp, pedal board and power supplies. The other option is to sell the pedals I've got and just buy a Zoom B3, but is it really good enough? It would be a good option because money's tight, and it would be a much easier/tidier setup. So what would you do?

I bought an M80 last year to replace my Radial Bassbone. It is a great unit; quality sound, compact, solidly built. My only gripe is that you're stuck with the colour switch "on" and no other eq control when using the overdrive. One thing I found is that when I first got it, I set it up ready for band practice, through my practice amp with headphones on. When I actually used it at volume, in a band situation at rehearsals, it sounded completely different and I had to change all the settings! Whatever I think of the overdrive sound (it's more of a distortion IMO) on its own, I can't deny that in a band mix it does sound great!

These look really interesting. I've measured my Markbass rig and it would be just a little bit bigger that the Gramma Pad; does anyone know if this would cause a problem?

Although I'm primarily a 4 string player, I think a 5 is very useful to have. I don't think it's too difficult switching between the two, as long as you have the right 5 string for you, and you try to play both 4s and 5s regularly. Apart from the extended range, I think they can make it easier to play some parts due to the fact that you can play notes that would be lower down the E string higher up on the B instead. Some parts that would make you jump up and down the neck on a 4 can sometimes be played all in one position on a 5. I don't think it's about laziness, there's no point making things harder than they need to be! I've got a gig coming up with the local soul choir again soon, and I always use my 5 with them.

Thanks for the advice guys!

Can any of you guys recommend what CD a Rammstein virgin should start with?

The P/J combo is great IMHO. Gives you the best of both worlds and you can get almost like a humbucker sort of sound when blended right. Ad others have said, a him cancelling J is crucial. I'm using Dimarzio Model P/Js in my Yammy, and they are awesome! Huge sound, plenty of definition, and I think they're better than any SDs I've had before. The J is split coil hum cancelling. Gust0o - I used to have a BB414, but sold it because I always felt the pickups were lacking something. There was just no guts to the sound, it was just a bit hollow somehow. Put an Aguilar OBP2 in it, and whilst it was a big improvement, there was still something missing in the core of the sound. So I sold it..... Great basses to play though!

[quote name='snazz' timestamp='1330177317' post='1553744'] I've been looking around for a few weeks on and off for something I'm convinced i saw a link for on here or somewhere bass related. I'm possitive I saw a Sandberg California TM4 Supreme In white with rosewood freboard and block inlays. This also did [i]not[/i] have a painted headstock. Did I dream it? 'cos I can't find another. I don't play anymore, and I do have 2 USA Fener strats to get rid of, but I'd really have a hard time not buying that bass, I'm convinced I saw some time back. [/quote] I haven't spotted anything like that recently, but anything's possible.

[quote name='GregHughes' timestamp='1330210927' post='1554268'] Session Music in Frankfurt. Price seems pretty good and to be honest they are one of the only one's who have bothered to come to back to me. Think I've finalised on TT 4 string, Roquefort blue (adler body, lightest bit available) with maple neck (pearl block inlays). 12 - 14 week lead time so I'll post pictures when it arrives..... if it ever does.... [/quote] A good choice I think sir! White pickguard and pickup covers? It's gonna feel like a very, very long few months!

Are you talking to Synergy about it, or are you going through one of the German retailers?

I found this guy last year when I was looking for videos of Sandberg basses. He is superb, clearly loves playing and is very expressive. If you watch his version of Around the World by RHCP, and then watch the Chilis do it straight after, Flea's playing seems a bit....... dull I suppose......

Don't know if it captures the right mood, but Emergency on Planet Earth could work with female vox, and is a great slap line!

They look lovely, and very well built. I'll take a P/J in metallic green please!

[quote name='bottomfeed' timestamp='1330094668' post='1552656'] What a beautiful looking collection, TRBboy.... I see you have a greenburst/clearplate in your armoury!...[i] tres cool![/i] I could use taking some better pics soon... found this for now, my basic5... [/quote] gorgeous! I've often wished that my greenburst had a maple board! Looks lovely! It's nice to see a few other people rockin the Basics! I had a California PM for a while, but it just didn't have the same feel as the Basic for me. They are truly superb basses. Here's a link to the other thread if you're interested: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/168556-sandberg-love/