dannybuoy

I didn't build this but used to own it. Walnut body, rosewood neck and ziricote board, Dark Star pickups and Audere pre: I have a hankering to build a matte black ash Jazz V with wenge neck and ebony board!

I thought they only ever sold direct? Anyway, here's the thread for you: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/iron-ether-status.1070657/

I think they might be just starting up again. Taylor has been posting at Talkbass and I'm sure I saw a couple of people mention their put orders in recently. Best off trying to email him or ask around on TB.

Shame you missed out on this one! You never know, you could always PM to find who bought it and make them an offer! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/223464-fs-62-reissue-fender-precision-mij-sold/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='arcureo' timestamp='1398858468' post='2438302'] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Regarding its use... do any of the compressors on the MS60b work like the famous Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer? That's a very good pedal and I could get a used one for a very good price, but if [b]any[/b] of the compressor simulators in the Zoom is just as good, I wouldn't have to buy it![/font][/color][color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I'm asking because time is running short and I can't tweak around my Zoom and try for myself... so if someone already knows some good settings, please let me know! [/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Thanks!![/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color][color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [/quote] The compressors are great in the new Zoom range. Probably as good as, if not better than the Boss. Only complaint is a lack of signal metering, so you have to listen carefully to dial them in.

Best thread ever.

I think that's the point Kev was trying to make! Not surprised to be honest, the only reason they were so expensive is because they were out of production. An original one in very good condition might be a collectors piece, but few people would be willing to pay over the odds for one if the reissues sound just as good if not better.

Playing with the Zoom compressors has convinced me to get one again, and after reading a load of Bongo's reviews I am leaning towards the Empress. I like the idea of parallel compression to blend in a bit of clean so you can squash without losing attack.

I think when I started using one, I upped the volume to compensate and am probably just used to it then!

My rig sits on a Gramma pad, but it doesn't stop the laundry rack or the spoon in my cereal bowl from vibrating like buggery when certain notes are played. Doesn't stop the wife complaining about the noise either I'm afraid.

Tone is subjective, and pedals all react differently to various basses, playing styles and amps. I had high hopes for the B3K but returned it the same day. After that I wasn't expecting much from the VMT yet I loved it. Yet other people, like Kev above, had the opposite experience! All are valid opinions though. The only way to tell for sure is to get both and return/sell the one you like least!

Nice selection! The tuner looks dwarfed next to the Cali though!

Based on that video, definitely the Vintage. If you were going after a modern metal/industrial sound, kinda grindy like Tool or Karnivool, then B3K/B7K all way. If you wanted one pedal for both sounds then B7K or VMT Deluxe have cross over due to the extra EQ. But they cost almost as much getting both the standard pedals! The VMT is the closest pedal to tube power amp distortion I've ever tried, and I've tried a lot. Also, it doesn't fart out on the low notes with a hot bass like so many others do. The Era knob gives a bit of tonal variation, mellower to the left and more aggressive to the right, but it sounds a bit too dark through my Orange Terror Bass, which is itself a really dark sounding amp. Sounds amazing through a brighter amp though, but if you happen to be an OTB user, you'll want the VMT Deluxe or a separate EQ pedal. I recently borrowed this VMT from someone and liked it so much I've just forked out for a VMT Deluxe! I've been through so many drive pedals lately, but for now my overdrive GAS is well and truly satisfied, at least until the forthcoming Wampler bass overdrive comes out!

I normally sell stuff for the same price I paid, but sometimes if I happened to get something that the seller underpriced I might sell it for a tiny bit more to cover my postage. But if everyone did that for all items and it passed between enough people, the price would eventually exceed that of a new one!

I've played both. The Vintage nails tubey but isn't what I'd call bright even with the Era knob cranked. The B3K doesn't sound like tubes to me at all, more like scooped, fizzy and metallic. The Vintage has more low end than the B3K; you really need the blend on the B3K to bring it back in, whereas the VMT has plenty of lows even set to 100% wet. Basically, if you like classic tube amp sounds, go Vintage. If you like modern and aggressive, go B3K. Or save for both! If I had to choose one from the two it would be the Vintage (or Vintage Deluxe if funds allowed).

[u][b]EBS Stanley Clarke:[/b][/u][list] [*]Pros - You can control it with your foot! [*]Cons - No envelope filter. [/list] [u][b]EBS BassIQ:[/b][/u][list] [*]Pros - It has an enveloper filter! [*]Cons - You can't control it with your foot. [/list]

Zoom Ultra Fuzz if you can find one used!