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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1461232577' post='3032632'] Historically, probably distortion, then echo using tape loops, ring modulators, and then as semiconductors got into the act, phasers and waa-waa. Later on, with bucket-brigade devices, chorus, flanger, reverb. [/quote] Flanging is *possibly* even older than overdrive (there's certainly not much in it). It was discovered in the 1940s, legend has it by a certain Mr Les Paul. The original effect was made by manipulation of tape machines (hence the name). Bucket brigade implementation came *much* later.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1460632577' post='3027396'] I did think of that too, but I thought the tap-tempo function is a little more involved to get at, isn't it? The Line6 is ideal, 'though. I sent him the link, we'll see. I like the functionality of the Zoom, personally... but for our purposes I think the Line6 is the winner [/quote] The zoom ms-70-CDR or whatever its called looks great too. Not sure how much of a faff the tap tempo is though. I'd also like it to have more trem models but you can't have everything...

It matters in the sense that the sound will be different depending on the order. It doesn't matter in the sense that you can't break anything.

[quote name='Callumjord' timestamp='1460889909' post='3029515'] Has anybody placed an eq pedal between the amp and cab to remove any boomy/boxy frequencys? [/quote] I'd imagine that's a [I]really[/I] good way to damage your EQ pedal. The output from a power amp is designed to drive speakers and pedals are designed for instrument level signals. If your bass could drive speakers directly we wouldn't need amplifiers You could maybe do it if you also put a dummy load in but I suspect it would be a lot of hassle and would sound rubbish. Just put the EQ pedal last in your chain or in the effects loop.

It really depends on how you define "new"---there are only so many things you can do to audio signals. There's only about half a dozen fundamental things you can do to a soundwave, its how you combine them that creates specific "effects". Even things like the Miku, which seems a bit nuts at first, doesn't really do anything particularly "new". Its fairly common synth techniques but controlled by a guitar instead of a keyboard. That's not to say that people aren't coming up with new ideas for making cool sounds, but they're basically all just going to be different versions of stuff that already exists. Luckily there's an infinite way of combining them to do interesting things

[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1460672843' post='3027847'] I like the look of the Cusack Tap-A-Whirl, nice well thought out feature set, but I've never had one. [/quote] If my lottery numbers come up tomorrow a Tap-A-Whirl and a Chase Bliss Gravitas will be in my shopping basket in about 30 seconds flat. The Tap-A-Phase looks similarly fun.

http://skreddypedals.com/skreddy_pedals_dynamic_mids_enhancer.php Designed for guitar, but may do what you want?

There are quite a lot, but some of them are [i]very[/i] spendy. Off the top of my head: Empress Tremolo Diamond Tremolo Suhr Jack Rabbit (has tap tempo and strum tempo) Seymour Duncan Shape Shifter Chase Bliss Gravitas (total overkill for your needs by the sound of it) Line6 Tonecore Tap Tremolo Cusack Tap-A-Whirl If you want a cheap one then the best option is probably something like a line6 M5. The tremolo effects on the M5 seem to be very popular and they're very cheap pedals. If you can find a second hand Seymour Duncan that's probably a good choice too. I have an Empress and its fantastic. Its very simple to operate.

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1460377007' post='3025081'] Why not, if they've paid for it? Maybe I misunderstood. [/quote] They won't have "paid". You'll get an email that claims to be from Paypal, but isn't really, or a dodgy Western Union deal or some other form of scam. I think the classic form of this one is an email from "paypal" that says "we have received this payment, we will release the funds to you when you enter the tracking information". Potentially they'll do a classic paypal chargeback scam but I think its more likely they'd just try and scam you completely.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1460318258' post='3024662'] Worth considering how regularly the string places are likely to turn around their string stock. I bought ten set of strings (guitar) from Thomann and when thy arrived they had small rust spots along the length of the stings. Turns out they were old stock from [b]a bath[/b] that was known to be faulty [/quote] No wonder they were rusty!!

Neotech for me. Great straps. Makes a huge difference.

Strings Direct / Stringbusters. For anything obscure its sometimes cheaper to order directly from the states. Basstringsonline are good.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1459971211' post='3021447'] I like the sound of the pick, good attack and clarity of notes, but struggling to get the fluency I had with fingers. [/quote] Its just practice. I'm quite a good pick player but dreadful at fingerstyle. Stick with it

Cool. Mr Black seem to be making some great pedals. Personally I prefer Phasers with fewer stages so I bought a DOD 201 recently.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1457709703' post='3001207'] Just noticed the prices... What on earth makes the Bigsby version be worth two and a half times the cost of the entry level model? [/quote] Its hard to see exactly, but it seems the Bigsby one is made from different wood, has fancier pickups, locking tuners, different inlays, and has a fancy flamed maple top. And the Bigsby, obviously. Whether that's worth the extra money or not I don't know.

I have some Superlux 681 Evos and they're great.

The £40 zoom is basically a cheaper version of the highly rated B3. Good work.

[quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1459684615' post='3018584'] The helix for me though is the most exciting multifx board I've seen. Really need to get one for an afternoon. However I would feel a bit uneasy having a 1500 quid bit of kit on the floor. [/quote] There's a rack version, but it costs more. Fretmeister has bought one, don't know if he's got his mitts on it yet though.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1459421076' post='3016327'] NBD!!!!!! Details to follow. Something to whet you appetite. [url="http://s308.photobucket.com/user/ezbass/media/P1100441_zpsvyo33ci3.jpg.html"][/url] NBD thread here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282168-nbd-maruszczyk-content/page__pid__3016426#entry3016426"]http://basschat.co.u...26#entry3016426[/url] [/quote] If you'd described that to me I'd have not been impressed. When you see it, though...

AxeFX or Helix.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1459240754' post='3014600'] I still think you should have a word with the guitarist, because if he hadn't given them his work email they couldn't send a "cancellation" there. [/quote] I agree with this too. Bands shouldn't be giving out any contact details that won't be reachable on the day of a gig. It's guaranteed to go wrong.

f*** them. I'd be all over their Facebook page with the truth. Screenshots of emails, etc. Cancelling a gig is one thing, lying about it to people who came to see you is another entirely. I also agree with the folk saying "keep an eye on major events" in the future. You may not care about football but if you're in the entertainment business then it's your business to know what else is happening, and when.

Thanks. Didn't varnish or lacquer but only because I don't have any. My pedals don't really get abused so it should be ok as-is but I'm going to keep an eye on it and varnish it if it begins to get damaged.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1458905831' post='3011998'] It's probably worth stopping this now, simply because you're going to get a bujillion different opinions. Firstly, you don't 'need' pedals, they should be introduced for a particular reason. So, what exactly are you trying to achieve tonally? What bands are you in? Any recordings we can listen to etc? Si [/quote] This. You don't "need" pedals. Is there a sound that you want to make that you are currently not able to?

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1458253474' post='3006133'] Nice, neat job that - poodle parts stuff is really very good. [/quote] Thanks. The kits are really good and the daughter board is a godsend. That said, the instructions could be clearer in parts.