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[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1186390' date='Apr 3 2011, 01:12 AM']Have a Xerograph Deluxe incoming also![/quote] I'll be ordering one of those bad boys soon, you'll have to let us know how it is. I havnt found a filter ive liked yet, so this is my last attempt at them before I give up completely.

Does it still have the loop function? I love my M9 for giving me options around my core pedals, so i reckon this could be a useful little pedal. Whats the general price of it?

I wouldnt have expected one of those to be good for fuzz, but they really are surprisingly good on bass. I like using it for a crunchy, aggressive overdrive/distortion, and the price is a bonus like you say.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='1148063' date='Mar 3 2011, 09:46 AM']How long had your previous set of strings been on? It may be that it was the strings, not the setup, that made the majority of the difference. S.P.[/quote] Ive tried new strings but it hasnt changed much. Im no expert at setting up my bass as ive hardly ever had to do it, but I cant seem to get this one quite right. Thats why im thinking of getting someone to do it properly for me. [quote name='tredders' post='1148067' date='Mar 3 2011, 09:47 AM']I think it depends on what's done. In the bad old days, I've paid for setups where they've basically tweaked the truss rod, and that was about it. However, a pro-setup involves a lot more than that. [url="http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk/acatalog/Professional_Set-up.html"]This is what Peter Allen does.[/url] He charges £78, but it's worth every penny. I think you can get regular setups for around the £35 mark.[/quote] Cheers, I'll have a look into it.

Ive never had a proper setup on any of my basses, but I think its about time I got one sorted. My Warwick feels lifeless and I seem to have lost the growl and power behind it, its just not there no matter what I do. How much does a setup normally cost?

I just replied in the PYPB thread from your similar post, didnt check this thread first! Basically the Sansamp isnt a fuzz pedal and thats most likely why its not sounding right to you. You should check out the big muffs, particularly the bass version which is a good price new.

[quote name='chrismuzz' post='1147851' date='Mar 2 2011, 11:09 PM']...or if i don't succeed in getting a nice fuzz from the sansamp ill be getting a metal muff.[/quote] The Sansamp wont give you fuzz, its really just overdrive/distortion. If you're on a budget then you cant really go wrong with the Bass Big Muff for fuzz.

If you're just starting off with pedals, id definitely start off with a multi. You can have a good play around with lots of different effects and get the general gist of what they are and how you can use them. When you find a few you like, you can start looking around at individual pedals and build up from there. Theres a range of multi fx pedals out there. Id probably recommend a Zoom B2 as its a good price and will give you a good starting platform.

Ive got one at the moment. Got to agree with everything said so far. It might lack a little something, but you cant complain for the price. I like a punchy, aggressive tone so this suits me well, and the chunky neck is great for attacking the strings. I actually downgraded from my Warwick Thumb 5 to this because it suits my style better. Id probably only sell it if I had a fair bit of money lying around and wanted to upgrade to something higher end again.

Stick a feedback loop on there? They're pretty cheap and open up a lot of noise options.

[quote name='Duarte' post='1137560' date='Feb 22 2011, 07:42 PM']I've decided to pair it up with a white matamp 2x12. It's going to sound and look absolutely SICK.[/quote] Good choice there. Ive been thinking of that combination myself recently, should look tasty.

The velcro that came with mine has been fine since I got it bout 2 years ago, same with all pedaltrains ive had. Maybe you got a bad batch?

I want one. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLchE3JF1H8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLchE3JF1H8[/url] Can get a good idea of the dirt from this pedal in that video. This is exactly what im looking for to replace my M80 as I want 2 channels for 'always on' light grit, and the other for overdrive/distortion. Sounds like it gives a tasty grind which I like. Where can I get one of these? Im sure I saw one on Thomann a while back but I cant find it now.

Loving this little surge of boards off everyone again! [quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='1134363' date='Feb 20 2011, 02:53 PM']today's board - loving the aggy![/quote] Hows the low end for you with it? Ive always found it kills mine and takes all the oomph out of my tone. I dont like using it in a blend so im not sure what to do with it.

Get a bigger board, keep the pedals on it, have more fun! I started with a PT-pro, then I went down to a Jr. Now ive just bought a PT-2 because I cant make up my mind.

Ive never gotten on with my GR. I posted a few months back about it too, and ive been on/off deciding whether to sell it. Im not sure if filters just arent for me, but I cant get a sound I like out of it. Its usually too thin and wet sounding which I dont like. Cost a lot of money too, I think thats why I want to make it work!

They finally arrived then? You'll have to let us know how that Phat Phuk is. Im on the lookout for a new 'always on' overdrive, and thats on my list. Ironically, im also looking at the BB Preamp too. Are you using it more as a mild distortion then with the Phat Phuk on the board too?

I havnt listened to MCM for ages! I saw them live on my birthday a good few years back, only cost me a couple of quid. Result. Anyway, if the bddi sucks too much mids then try the MXR M80. The distortion on it is clanky which will help with the sound you're after when you dial a little bit in. The colour button is always on with the distortion channel, and although it drops the mids a bit too, it also ups the bass and treble. Just roll off the bass a bit and up the mids to compensate the loss. Gives a good present, slightly gritty tone.

Basically all delays will work for bass just fine. The main thing I look for is whether the delays are dark or bright sounding to suit my taste. Theres lots of features they can have like tap tempo, modulation, certain time lengths for the delays etc, so I guess just try and find one with the features you need.

[quote name='Ruck' post='1085664' date='Jan 11 2011, 04:15 PM']Just got home and had a look at the SFX site. The Mix pedal is almost exactly what im after! just that it has no external volume or foot switch for either input... Getting closer though cheers![/quote] Send Max an email there, he's always happy to do custom work for people.

Im not really a fan of tweeters either. Ive got the whole bi-amp thing going on with my GK amp, but I just leave it off because I dont like the sharpness of it. It makes things like modulation cut through better, but I dont like having that harshness with any of my dirt pedals.

[quote name='Christophano' post='1081450' date='Jan 7 2011, 07:37 PM']Listen to the Karnivool album Sound Awake, as Jon Stockman uses an XXL in a fair bit of that I think. The song Simple Boy is a fav of mine.[/quote] Love that album!