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Fair enough dannybuoy, it's why being a bassist is great at the moment, so much variety for everyone's ears. It may be overkill for me having such a huge pedal, but I mainly just use the A channel, I just love what it does, and use the fusion mode gently as opposed to full on filth. Well done Dragonlord, it's the correct decision for you and when it arrives, please give some more info/soundbites, I'd be really interested.

That is the best addition I lurve the name too!!

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25611-bass-oddipreamp-pedal-roundup?page=5 Le Bass wins!!!

[quote name='ben4343' timestamp='1494244860' post='3294254'] Alas, no! I was based in Cornwall at the time, but the bass in question is now with me in Norway; if you are ever in Trondheim I got it in... 2011? And haven't played a jazz since that I preferred. [/quote] Sounds like a road trip!!! Being in Scando land you should look at your Danish artist Neighbours bass in the MarloweDK. Again different to a normal Jazz, the bridge pup is slightly further back making it more 'barky' and an even thinner neck than their regular jazz profile, beautiful balance. The pre-amps and the slanted neck pup do really interest me, I think it would give just a bit more beef and authority, in some areas, and very responsive from what I have heard. Is yours a masterpiece, or aged? I do love their relic

I am very jealous Ben, Umbo is high on my list to add to complete my set. If you are in Bristol, as am I, I may have to come and stare at the precious from afar....

Probably the Sandberg pups then, there will be 4 dots in a square on them. Colour is always important, take your time and get the right bass, it will be a keeper.

Thought you may chime in!!! Fully agree with what the gentleman says. Everyone needs a Sandberg at least once in their life

Oh I completely agree and they take pedals very well, I've also played a Ray and of course the G&L L1500 and they were less refined in my ears. They have also led me to strip my pedals right back. I now only have a Cali76G, Two Notes LeBass and MXR Chorus deluxe that I use as the basses are just so good. I know it's a Humbucker, but i was asking if it was a Sandberg pup or a Delano to help guide the sound you want?

So for reference I have had a Kramer, Fenders and G&Ls. I sold everything off because of Sandberg's. Sandberg's are absolutely phenomenal basses you cannot go wrong with them, beautifully made, great sound and if you like the relic look they do it phenomenally well IMO. I have a VS4 (P bass passive) and a MarloweDK (jazz bass passive with pups in 70's position), my good buddy has a TT4 and a VM4 and i know another gentleman with one. The precision in the manufacture is amazing, and I love a zero fret, everything that you describe is what you hear and what you get and you cannot go wrong with a Sandy. You get the P bass thump with the VM4 and whilst the M pick up on its own does not give you a Stingray sound, and some perceive as weak, I disagree and what it actually does it blends a little clarity to cut through the mix in the live/band situation. Which pups did they have in? The Sandberg in house pick ups are great and will give you a slightly warmer more authentic sound, the Delano pick ups they use I've a slightly clearer more "hi-fi" type sound if that is your thing. £1200 is a great price for a new bass, but if you are prepared to hold out you can get one for approx £700 second hand. There is one on here/eBay/Facebook/gumtree in surf green I think in Southampton. If you want to go wild you can get a custom one, but it's a 9month wait and can approach £2k depending on treatment and ageing options. Go to the Sandberg configurator online and have a whirl! http://www.configurator.sandberg-guitars.de Come and join the Sandberg club, you will not be unhappy

Or go different and get a Bass VI like a Schecter Hellcat, Schecter Ultra VI, Revelation RJT-B6, Fender Squure bass VI?! All of them are 30"

If he is to continue as singer, it may require different songs, if it's out of his range he will struggle and choke. Otherwise, good work

I'll agree with the warmth, and like you said all depends on the rest of the set up etc. If you pass one in a shop, defo worth having a twiddle and a fiddle if you can

Ok, It's a difficult one especially being so much money, and you know you would love it! Have you tried the Two Notes LeBass? I have one and it is awesome, you do get a good overdriven sound, and a very good clean sound. I got rid of DG pedals in favour of its sound and flexibility There some decent videos out there that are pretty true to the sound. You can change the tube in it to your taste and you can get it second hand, I got mine for £140. This combined with my Cali76G gets a very organic tune sound when maxed, and comes in at less than the meatsmoke alone with far more flexibility.

Sorry buddy, but you would absolutely not regret it. Think of it as 1 less pint and a packet of pork scratchings a month

If you like the meatsmoke sound (which I do) but don't want the amp you can look at getting the pre-amp. There is one for sale on eBay at the moment and may give you what you need. I can't tell you any more as I have no practical experience, only sound bites but it sounds killer

Sorry, the bass chorus deluxe as per OP. Thickens beautifully and leaves the bottom end alone, love it

Fantastic pedal, IMO prob the best chorus on the market

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1493628371' post='3289453'] What kev said! you need to try them both really, i have the cali and love it, adds a bit of warmth and is super easy to use, i like what it adds so felt i was missing something when i tried the DG its great just for me the Cali won out. i actually used to have a germanium version of the larger cali unit and downsized to this as honestly to me it sounded better. only other comp ive had come close that ive tried was an old boss cs-2. [/quote] Yep agree with both of the above, it really is your ears that count, if i picked up a cali76 CB I may well prefer that! Not going to though as I am completely happy at present, and it dovetails with what my guitarist is using nicely, until he changes his mind of course, and we start the process of finding the right settings and combinations all over again......

I will have to agree but also disagree with Kev for what my ears heard. I have used MXR M87, DG SS, Cali76-G and Cali76 TX. MXR is good and does the job, there is never any question about it, and is more price friendly. I would stack it just below a premium brand one. DG I think does colour your tone very slightly, it does roll off the highs as Kev says but there is a slight shimmery warmth it adds to the signal, which is not a bad thing and is utterly pleasant if that is what you want. In its roll as a compressor, great job and looks v sexy. Onto Cali......... Yes it does something to your tone, but the magic voodoo hoodoo it does under the lid of the box I do not know, but what I know is it makes everything infinitely better. No doubt whatever bass you have will sound better and it adds a spice which increases presence in the mix. I used my mates TX and it's the absolute mutts, similarly if you get the TX-L and the Lundahl transformer it's another level. I opted for the Germanium transformer, partly because only 100 were made as it makes me feel special, but also I dial in a little bit of grit from it, and love the fact that the Germanium transformer does not sound the same every time, dependent on conditions, heat, how it's feeling, and it never sounds bad! Since getting it my rig has simplified, all dirt combinations etc. went. It's now a Two Notes LeBass, Cali76-G, MXR Bass chorus deluxe and a DG M900 amp (and I love effects!) I cannot comment on the compact pedals, but I am sure they won't have completely messed up what they do. I would say if you can afford it, go Cali, if you are patient you may get a second hand one, I did. Cheers

Good man, glad you are happy. Look out for a power supply second hand, depending on what pedals you have and the current draw, voltage etc. Having fully isolated units works better for them and your sound as there will be less noise Cheers

Cheers May have to empty and re stash my trolley dolly bag

@DiMarco that's not a half bad solution! Can I ask what size pedalboard you have to squeeze in there, as I think I have one lurking around at home somewhere. For the moment I have a Fusion DJ mixbag which stores the amp, and all cables et pretty easily, but is too snug for a pedalboard

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1492880746' post='3283880'] I'm 58 next month, so if you're setting me an objective, Do you mind if we make it a 3-legged race? [/quote] Without getting too personal, are we both racing on our own for this one, I heard on the sly your nickname is tripod...