Mexicola

Sounds cool. I've seen those pedals going for cheap before without giving them a second look as well.

Thanks Danny, I think I prefer the idea of it to how it actually sounds in application. I would be tempted if it caught me off guard one day in the 'for sale' forum though.

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1414593597' post='2591081'] [url="http://lehle.com/EN/RMI-Basswitch-Sonic-Spark"]http://lehle.com/EN/...tch-Sonic-Spark[/url] Edit: found a good demo! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2kp_GHj2lw"]https://www.youtube....h?v=k2kp_GHj2lw[/url] [/quote] [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1414614076' post='2591447'] i used to have a darkglass harmonics booster, pretty much did exactly what your saying you need, added no dirt to the signal but added a bit of a bite [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMflmQIrFe8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=hMflmQIrFe8[/url] andy [/quote] [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1414585846' post='2590945'] What you're describing sounds like the Aphex Exciter or BBE Sonic Maximizer. There are pedal versions of each; I haven't tried them but both are designed to generate extra upper harmonics to liven up your signal. [/quote] Cheers guys. These are exactly what I was looking for. They aren't quite there tone wise but the idea behind them is what I had in mind. Andy, how much did you end up selling the Harmonic Booster on for? [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1414586227' post='2590951'] Might be worth getting in touch with DHA (Dave Hall Amps) as his pedals seem to add some nice harmonics on the lower gain settings. [/quote] Funny you mention that man. I was looking at the Dave Hall stuff a few days ago wondering if the 'Q mid' controls do something along the lines of what Im looking for to tweak my tone slightly.

I was wondering if there is a pedal that 'dirties up' your tone a bit by adding upper harmonics. Not necessarily a gain pedal but a pedal that specifically adds extra harmonics and overtones to your sound? Does such a pedal exist?

Agreed. I have one as well and they are amazing pedals.

100% with you on all of that man. The bass tone makes those albums.

Amazing! Thanks for the help guys, ill definitely be following up on this.

[quote name='plunkrock' timestamp='1400236256' post='2452084'] It was Fat Goth I was had in mind, great tones and suits it so well! [/quote] Great band

Sounds promising! Is the 66 the same as the stock Knightfall or is that a custom variation?

[quote name='Hank Scorpio' timestamp='1400222229' post='24519] If it'd be always on, surely you could just EQ in more bass? Bob Weston was using an RB last time I saw Shellac, and he wasn't hurting for low end. Last few times I've imported pedals for that sort of amount, I've paid £20-£35, from memory. [/quote] Yeah man, thats what I was thinking. I wouldnt resent paying for an LS2 or something similar to blend in a dry tone if the rusty box needed more low end. You cant beat the Shellac, Jesus Lizard, NoMeansNo kind of tone. [quote name='plunkrock' timestamp='1400226488' post='2451936'] I don't think the Rusty Box necessarily lacks bass, I meant more that it has that emphasis on upper mid grittiness. You're right though, perhaps that can all be changed with the EQ, I've not had the hands on. It really seems to do that one thing really well though. A friend of mine uses one with his band (mostly as a boost but the heads he runs have that same kind of tone) and it really does sound awesome, so maybe your band would suit that too! I was pretty wiped out last night, a better question would have been what kind of music do you play, not what effects you use [/quote] Thanks man, Crusades have broken up but we're currently working on something in a similar vein. I see youre from Dundee. Have you heard Fat Goth? Pretty sure their bassist uses a Rusty Box and his tone is quality.

Yeah the extra power supply is definitely off-putting. Everyone complains about the lack of bass with the rusty box but I think it sounds amazing in the right context. Then again, I want an always on grit and I dont know if it really fits the type of music I play. Im currently running Polytune > B3K > ODB-3 > Way Huge Swollen Pickle > TRex Squeezer. Im selling the B3K though to fund an always on preamp/dirt of some sort.

Im still undecided about the rusty box but I think its the closest thing to what im looking for. Did you try the Fuzzrocious BDDG? How did it compare to the Rusty Box if you did?

Thanks guys. £30/40 would work out at about 30% so that makes sense. Chris, I know what youre saying man but Ive wanted one for so long now that I dont think the GAS will subside until ive tried one. What are you using now instead? I need a grindy preamp to replace my B3K so im really looking at either a Rusty Box or a VT Bass I think.

Ive been thinking about buying a Tronographic Rusty Box new from the US saying as I cant get hold of one in the UK. How much would I expect to pay in customs charges for something like this? Cheers Paul

My B3k stopped working the other day and I was wondering if its fixable by myself? When it is in the signal chain there is no sound coming through the amp. Has anyone else had this problem?

You have great taste in hip hop man. A few of my favourite albums are - A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother Nas - Illmatic Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Live and Let Die The Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia Mobb Deep - The Infamous The Notorious BIG - Ready to Die Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein Wu-Tang Clan - 36 Chambers Gza/Genius - Liquid Swords Goodie Mob - Soul Food Jeru The Damaja - The Sun Rises in The East Juggaknots - The Juggaknots Madvillain - Madvillainy O.C. - Word Life Smif n Wessun - Dah Shinin AZ - Doe or Die Binary Star - Masters of the Universe Black Moon - Enta Da Stage DJ Screw - All Screwed Up DJ Shadow - Endtroducing Outkast - Southernplayalistick InI - Center of Attention J Dilla - Donuts UGK - Ridin Dirty Souls of Mischief - 93 Til Infinity

Looks like a fake up on ebay just now from Downpatrick?

[quote name='Me And My Bass' timestamp='1396349435' post='2412488'] Design - popular classy Scottish drink made by monks in Devon! [/quote] Looks amazing man!