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I've got a thread on here for my Synth Bass stuff, but recently i've decided to dig a little deeper into some of my favourite bass tracks, both Electric and Synth. Partly to keep me in playing shape, largely as a project to keep me sane! It also encourages me to get to know the quirks of the basses I have here a little better. I'm trying to keep everything under a minute, which is a fun arrangement exercise! I've been refreshing myself on the Beatles catalogue recently so here's a few starters... Vimeo seeing as Youtube instantly blocked these! If anybody wishes to delve into my past stuff here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/paddyblight

Nope not yet, was hoping to this year but, erm... you know! They have some in stock at the bass gallery in Camden by the looks of it?

Ahh yes, i had to email them! Around £1150 for the KB1 or Vintage models

Like the Apple of OC-2 clones... I'm still sorely tempted but i've seen a few shots of the new ones having some fairly major cosmetic issues, labelling coming off and the finish tarnishing very quickly. I'd rather wait and see a few batches and some gig-time down the line before dropping that kind of money!

The KK Baby Basses could be a bet too. Perfect sound for more Latin styles, I'd happily use one for function work. Prices a little cheaper than some of the options here, and a few different models available.

I have a feeling my OC-2 has been modded to run at full volume with 9V. The common issue seems to be that the originals were designed to run at 12v (ACA adaptor) so for most people they lack volume.

I’ll comment more when I’ve put out the full video, but I’m definitely rethinking which one goes on my board from the collection. 6 great pedals but I’m developing a clear favourite. Trying to get across the feel and ‘subby’ness is tricky!

Here we go... whilst waiting for the MXR to arrive I've put together a little Boss Blind Test shootout! I'd love to hear what you thought before the reveal! Going to film the 6-pedal test over the next few days, so any feedback/requests very welcome, I want them to be as useful and representative as possible. Trying to keep the playing simple, and there's no EQ/compression going on at all. Edit... for the Sub only settings the OC-2 is maxed, and the OC-5 at about 2 O'Clock. Both pulled back a little alongside the dry signal.

If anybody fancies sending any of these over... ! There's always opportunity for round 2 anyway!

I managed to find a VBO for sale, so it's a nice bunch for the shootout! I've been getting familar with all of them over the last few days, it's been very interesting. I swear my favourite changes on an hourly basis! Initial thoughts on the OC-5 are that it's very impressive!

@Quatschmacher I've been having a play today, really enjoyable thankyou!

Already withdrawn from sale!

Shootout underway.... Sadly couldn't get hold of the MXR but i'd imagine these are some of the more popular options!

@Mikey D You might be thinking of the COG T16/T47?

@Quatschmacher epic! Could deffo get away with that in a Band context. Have long been trying to cop the Rhodes Bass sound too, which is close to this. Fancy sharing?

@mr zed legend!

So my OC-2 came home, and sure enough i can't find an OC-5 in stock anywhere for the comparison! Still working on it @Quatschmacher!

I had a PPL cheque for a whopping £1.70 this summer so somewhere at some point someone is playing something i worked on.... Last time i did a live broadcast for Radio 2 things couldn't have gone more wrong, glad those are wiped from the iplayer now!

@Quatschmacher nope, none about until January-ish! But i do have a Mk 2 on my desk right now!

The current holder of my OC-2 is being unresponsive

I've been trying to figure out what's being used on 'People Say' by SIMO... haven't found any clear pictures of a pedalboard! I'm wondering whether something Big Muff-ish would do it well. I think Elad Shapiro is a bit of a vintage gear nut! Any ideas?

I'm hoping to have 6 or 7 OC-2ish things gathered here by the end of the week... will record some comparisons. I want to keep it short and to the point, is there anything anyone would particularly want to hear from them? Hoping for at least OC-2, OC-5, COG T16, Octavbre, MXR vintage, Mark Bass Mini...

Really enjoyed this... lovely to see him in this role! Take a listen to one of his early tunes 'Shooter' if you want to hear some nice bass playing/tone. Sean Hurley i believe!