MichaelDean

Thanks @T-Bay! Really useful. I spotted one in PMT in Bristol. I ought to go have a play.

From another thread, it seems like @T-Bayhas a GX-100. I'd be keen to hear impressions as well, if you don't mind. Particularly on the distortions.

I've recently joined a doom band (very fun so far!) and my Joyo Ultimate Drive has died, leaving space on my pedalboard. Already on my board is a TC Electronic MojoMojo and EHX Bass Big Muff, which are working for me, but I'd like another flavour of noise making. Up to £50 new or secondhand, what do you recommend?

This sounds really cool! Here's what I'd be looking for: - 6 footswitches seems like a good number, with the option to set one as an instantaneous tuner/output mute and have plenty to play with. I hate that the tuners always need to share with tap tempo, or you have to long press it. - The option for parallel processing. - A stereo effects loop, with the ability to split the routing on the stereo jacks to mono so you can make into two that can be placed anywhere in the chain if needed. - Expression pedal output. - I really like the idea of using VST/AUs as the signal processors - I'd like to be able to run some really big delays and reverbs and maybe more than one of each, so plenty of processing power please! - The ability to sync the preset with a tempo, so all of the delays are matched up if I want. - Balanced jack and XLR out with independent level controls and the ability to leave an amp and cab SIM on for the XLR, but leave it off for the jack out. - Audio in and headphone out might be good for practice and possibly receiving an in ear monitor mix.

@BigRedX the lightning connector is a standard that can't upgrade from USB 2 though. This means that the transfer speed is capped at 480Mbps. USB C is capable of adapting to USB 4, and potential transfer speeds of 40Gbps. That's a massive increase and means it can stay a relevant connector for much longer. Also important for iPhones as the latest ones are rumoured to shoot 8K videos, which would result in massive files. Trying to transfer that via a lightning cable would be a massive pain in the derriere. Plus, USB C can also carry much more power than a lightning connector, which means you can do fast charging for your phone/tablet/laptop, so you don't need to rely on them all needing charging at the same time. Or if they do, it's half an hour and done. Rather than three hours attached to the wall. USB A connectors may well stay on the charger end too, it's the device itself that needs to have the USB C connector.

Do you remember mobile phones before they all became some sort of USB charging port? Each brand had their own proprietary charging connector where the cable itself was also usually pretty poor quality and moulded into the plug. So if the cable then broke, you're stuck paying whatever they have the gall to charge for a replacement.

I'm pretty sure you'd see some magic smoke. It'd be worth saying what your amp is or posting a picture of the speaker out connectors in case it says something you've missed or someone here knows more though.

I got a glued up body blank to my specification from https://guitarandbassbuilds.com/ as I don't own the required clamps. They were really helpful and it was dispatched quickly.

Really cool! I've got my Jag SS stashed for my daughter, should she show the inclination. She's only 6 months old right now, but seems to be into bass...

Anotehr option is the Hotone Ampero Control footswitch. It can be wireless, or you can plug it in via USB or MIDI. https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-pedals/footswitches/hotone-ampero-control-bluetooth-midi-controller-footswitch

I booked an extra seat for a cello once. Had to call up the airline, and they were really good about it and I seem to remember that I didn't have to pay tax on that seat (may have changed, don't quote me on that!). Then, when I got on the plane, they had a strap extender ready to go for me. Did mean I missed out on the window seat though!

The TC clip on ones are great. If a clip on is something you'd find useful, I'd recommend picking one up. My Unitune is almost as quick as the pedal and seems to cope with a B string just fine.

Can't remember where I stumbled accross Maximum the Hormone, but they seem to strike a balance that works for me. Going from full on screamy metal to something quite melodic and nice sounding and back again. Reminds me a bit of System of a Down (very happy to be PM'd anything else similar!)

If you're really worried or it proves to be an issue once built, you could do something like fill the tubing with expanding foam or epoxy? Just something to stop any resonance. Though I imagine epoxy would add a fair amount to the weight!

Everyone goes on about the "best B string in the business". I think the E sounds pretty huge too. Almost like you get more of the fundamental like with a short scale, but with the tension of long scale.

Another vote for TC products. I had a TU2, that for years did the job until it died on me. Replaced it with a TC Polytune mini and it's got a much brighter display and seems to be more accurate. On the back of that I also got a Unitune Clip, which has been great and so much better than the Snark it replaced.

I had one in my Sub Ray 5. It was a lot better to my ears than the original. Just a lot more definition.

It does have bass amps and cabs. The effects are all guitar based, but it does a clean signal blend over most of it. On the app, you have to load the firmware you want and it'll bring up all of your saved rigs. This video has a good rundown. https://youtu.be/-XOA1jgnRa0

Mine is on 1.3.1. It took what felt like ages to update, but did work eventually.

I remember their ads in the back of Guitarist magazine! I ordered a Trace Elliot Commando 12 and an Epiphone EB3 from them when I was 14/15. Excellent service.

As long as VAT is being collected in advance, there shouldn't be any additional charges as you're below the £135 limit. Source: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

I've also had very good service from Lynx. I'd highly recommend them.

The Revelation range is great. I've got an RPJ77 that I picked up for £60 and it's great stock. I've changed the bridge for a Fender highmass one and put a black pickguard on it to make it "mine" though.

I've had a few issues with them. Mainly with stock levels on their website. It's 2022 - it shouldn't be this hard finding out if something is in stock before ordering. I don't mind waiting for some things, but it would be nice to know in advance. I've also had the wrong item sent out to me before. Plus, trying to get updates on when your item might come in is also tricky. I get that they don't know all of the time, but even a dispatch email would be useful. Just so you know it's on its way to you. Most recently, I ordered a new nut for my Dingwall. I ordered on 30th of June and it arrived today. Other than an initial email (that was in my spam folder) telling me it wasn't in stock and offering a refund or to wait, any update on when it might arrive was all on me. It isn't their fault if a shipment takes longer, but c'mon. A little goes a long way with customer service and reputation.

I could probably work it out again if I had a written note to start from, but it must be 15 years since I last tried!