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I have the Boss TU-3 and it’s always been great, plus it doubles up as a kill / mute switch. Easy to read on a dark stage as well, so no nonsense tuning when you have a short break in play. The only downside is it takes up more room than some of the other tuners. And some other pedals or amps have tuners on board.

Are the Microtube engines on the Darkglass Microtubes amps as good as the B3K and VMT pedals , and does the compression match up to the Hyper Luminal pedal? I already have a fairly good amp, and a Hyper Luminal, and was thinking about getting a B3K or B7K, but then got thinking I could just get the Microtubes amp and flog my Hyper Luminal.

For excellent bass playing and an all round great album, I’m giving Wallflowers by Jinjer a 10/10. My favourite so far for 2021

I thought Deoxit might be overpriced snake oil when I first bought it, but it really is excellent. I use it on all my guitars and hifi equipment.

Our band supported The Tragically Hip back in the early 90s at the Mean Fiddler. I’d never heard of them at the time, but they were really nice guys and even shared their rider. When we played the place was already heaving, full with Canadians trying to get the best spot. They were excellent of course. Great evening.

No. I have only ever bought 2 ‘main’ basses in my life, and I tried loads before buying each (so am never selling). So it would have to be something special.

I think your gear purchase kind of evolve. You start off buying a cheap amp, then realise you need to upgrade. Maybe you’ve heard your mates amp, or one at a gig. You buy that, but that’s probably not your final amp. You realise it hasn’t quite got that tone, output, etc. During this time, you’ve tried various amps, read different reviews, and you’re saving for your dream cab. At some point the Ampeg 810 may be too big, and then you downsize. I guess the thing is, narrow the cabs down in your price range, and your needs. Then seriously try and get a demo of at least one of those cabs. And if you can’t, just buy one and move on - I mean, a Mark Bass cab (say) is not going to be stinky poo, and if you aren’t going to be able to demo, you’re never going to know until you own it.

Great story that it all worked out. How tempted are you to pair this with an Ashdown 810, just because 😉 I think you have made the right decision adding another 210.

What settings are you using and configurations (od, od/clean, all in, etc.) for various tracks. A few examples of your favourites would be great.

I really enjoyed this review of the pedal, so just need to justify spending £200+ on another drive pedal. I think this does look like a pedal for a tweaker. I’m a bit simpler, just like to turn things on and off, so just hope it isn’t too complex to dial in a great tone.

I use the OC-3, and it has the same range control in Poly mode, so would’ve have thought the OC-5 is better (or as good). I find this really stable and much more reliable in gigging situations. I think the neck pick-up is probably better at elongating glitches if you have that option. I’m sure there are better options on the market, but the OC-3 works for me, and I couldn’t justify splashing out on an OC-5.

Darkglass Alpha Omicron and Hyper Luminal. But I’m guessing it could have been any Darkglass pedal. I’m not a massive fan of pedals, but anything I buy from now on has to match those two in terms of quality.

The bass player from the Nova Twins really needs to pitch in on this thread. 80s retro.

The Metro is my main pedalboard. Looking to add, but only if it’s worth it - the Hyper Luminal and Alpha Omicron are my 2 favourite pedals. I do like the look of the Barefaced Machinist. The Beat Buddy has its own board as i only use this for gigs without a drummer, and for rehearsals.

I haven’t played one, but anything endorsed by Eugene is bound to be good. Those guys are at the top of the game so aren’t going to compromise on their instruments. I dare not play one, as I could feel the money extracting out my wallet. They do look like lovely basses.

Isn’t the FET setting on the Hyper Luminal based on the 1176? Check out Amos Hellers review on YouTube, is pretty good.

The best advice ever ….

Are those your normal settings on the Hyper Luminal? I have the blend and time about 2 o’clock, level to suit, compression at noon. Ratio on 2 or 3. SYM. but I can’t stop playing with it, as this pedal has so much variety. Sort of tempted by the FET ‘all-in’ setting.

I have the onespot CS6 , which is great for small Pedeltrains as it sits perfectly underneath. Can do 9V and 18V.

https://youtu.be/AiaOSGZTwtY the new Jinjer track Vortex is a masterpiece. Takes a few listens as it’s so technical.

Best album of 2021 so far IMHO. Gojira just keep getting better.

Pedal tuners are great at gigs. Sure your bass will probably stay in tune, but it’s great to be able to tune regularly without having to unplug. plus a pedal tuner can double up as a mute / kill switch.

Has anyone had any experience of this dirt pedal?

Thanks, I have asked Sandberg. I think doing nothing is probably the safest bet for now. I am usually really careful with Allen heads, so am gutted that I’ve done this.