Jarhead

I use a Line 6 M9 multi, which I use for pretty much everything. Effects that I use are fuzz, distortion, chorus, reverb, delay and some eq's, and every now and again some filters. I use them because I think that they make my sound more appropriate for the song, for instance my band covers one song which is mainly synth based, so I use a sub octave distortion with the gain quite low combined with a chorus and reverb so I get a more synth like sound. For me it's all about making changes that fit the song, not changes because you feel like it or you want to look cool.

DR Jonas Hellborg strings are a unique design, but I'm unaware of any other strings that are actually designed by the artist, rather than just being a custom gauge set.

I use a Dimarzio Cliplock strap which is very comfy and spreads the weight over the 3 inch area it takes up on my shoulder. I also used a DSL leather strap, one of the Motorhead signature ones, as well as a Planet Waves strap, I forget which one, but it was very long, which a buckle at each end, equally good at spreading the weight out.

I use Dimarzio cliplock straps, which are very comfortable, but I think I'll be moving to Dunlops with Planter Waves straps soon, as the Dimarzio can be a little short for me, sometimes, and if I forget my strap then I'm knackered.

Line 6 M13.

Line 6 Relay G30. Payed £250 for it a couple of months back, batteries only died last night. I also walked out of the shop with it about 30 or so metres before the called to say it cut out completely (this was with the door closed and the reciever at the back of the room). I also taped the reciever to my strap with electricians tape, strap problem solved. I'd get a different lead though, A right angle to straight for convenience. Zach

I run an M9, it's little brother, it's a brilliant piece of equipment. Distortions, EQ's, Comps, Verbs and Delays are great, not really sold on the Filters though. I recommend you have a play with it and see if it works for you though. I also found it strange at first, getting used to the automatic switching between FX units, but now it's extremely beneficial, and lets me move through effects a lot quicker now. Zach

Yeah, go on then. Zach

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='984821' date='Oct 11 2010, 08:05 PM']I think the fact that everyone that loves them runs them nearly flat speaks for it's self. Like I said in my last post, they colour the tone a lot and give it a distinctive "GK" sound. So I guess it comes down to whether or not you like that tone. If you do, buy one and you'll probably run it with a flat EQ and tweak to taste. If you don't like it, you probably never will, even with the most comprehensive EQ in the world. One thing you can't argue with is the build quality (at least of the artist series, which is all I've really used). They're built like tanks. Best thing the OP can do is go find one and give it a play, you'll be able to figure out pretty quickly whether or not the tone's for you.[/quote] I can second what Thom is saying, when I played a show with JWP and used his amp, literally my entire band said that it was the best my bass had sounded. GK are f*cking awesome to put it bluntly, at least for me, anyway. Zach

I'm selling a Korg AX3000B which does pretty alright synthy sounds, with a little bit of tweaking, and you can have 4 presets assigned, then switch to the single fx mode where you can turn individual fx on and off. Message me if you're interested. Zach

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='947860' date='Sep 7 2010, 01:35 AM']I do lots of Drum & Bass now, but with live drums, no sequencing and no samples. As an effects set up I use the following... MarkBass SuperSynth (I use the Octave side as much as the Synth) 3 Leaf Audio Groove Regulator FuzzHugger A-BSynth (Set to Glitch as it sustains) Guyatone PS3 Phase Shifter EBS Unichorus (Run with Sub octave and phase shifter for huge sub tone) Boss DD20 Delay Boss SL20 Slicer Moog MF-102 Ring Modulator (Exp. Pedal for Freq). Sound is huge but takes some time to get used to switching tempo's and keeping changes tight. Lots going on but it covers all bases. Octave is always going to be the D&B friend. I have 3 presets, but mostly use octave down with no original signal. Flavoured with soft chorus. That's the mainstaple of my sound.[/quote] That sounds pretty good. The group has downsized to just me and the DJ as our drummer didn't have much time to spare. I now am going to start running my bass into his Korg Radia to process it, which should work fine, and then add a few other FX after, if needs be. Do you gig often? Zach

[quote name='BigRedX' post='943926' date='Sep 2 2010, 08:49 PM']I've not been hit yet, although that might be down to the fact that the stands tend to disintegrate after a couple of numbers! Actually Mr Venom is pretty good at spotting where the other members of the band are and keeping clear of them. Also it's not as though the rest of us are hiding at the back of the stage... Grandad Paul, I've you're serious our next gig is at The Maze on Friday 17th September.[/quote] I've played at The Maze! I fear for you, if so far you've managed to not get hit by keeping your distance... Zach