Cosmo Valdemar

I bought Al's Gator pedalboard and power supply. Very nice it is too. I am pleased!

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1405803114' post='2505473'] This is why my idea of performing the whole of Styx's "The Grand Illusion" or Night Ranger's "Midnight Madness" has never got off the ground! [/quote] I'd go!

At least the bass was nice and clear! Top chap Lee Pomeroy throughout by the look of things (although I only watched the first 40 mins or so). I wish he'd used his Rickenbacker for the Jessie J set, that would have been great! Agreed though, most of the acts I saw were pretty horrendous. Just what is up with Paloma Faith's voice? Sounds like it's half full of cake.

[quote name='anothertim' timestamp='1405692788' post='2504416'] To answer your question - no! I've just bought one - love it [/quote] Any chance of some sound clips?

I still really like it!

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1405763496' post='2505008'] That is a pretty arrogant assumption. Why must the OP provide a clip of something that is easily found online? Also, how can you say something like "most of the 'x' replies" where there has only been three replies, of which one was humorous. [/quote] In what way is my post arrogant? Pat Badger probably isn't very well known on here, that's all. And as for posting a clip, the OP doesn't have to do anything but if he had I imagine he would have received a more positive response. Not everyone feels inclined to go search the internet on a whim but if an example is given I know I myself would have a listen and help the OP if I could. No 'arrogance' there at all, genuinely trying to help the OP.

I've never heard of them I'm afraid - basses or amps!

I think most of the "it doesn't matter" replies are because not many on here are familiar with who you are referring to - maybe post a clip of the sound you're after?

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1405631551' post='2503954'] I've used a Sansamp BDDI for live and recording for years, more recently an racked RBI. In all cases, these were/are plugged into the effects return on whatever head I'm using. I just think these pedals give me more of my desired tone than just plugging straight in, so much so, my Ashdown ABM will probably be moved along in favour of a class-D poweramp at some stage. I rarely tweak, just plug in and play. P [/quote] This is pretty much where I'm at now. Tech 21 Leeds into an Ashdown Mibass effects return. The Mibass has more than enough juice but it's actual tone is far too clan and sparkly for me. In my old band I used to play through an ABM 500 and an 8x10 - bags of character already so I'd probably feel a bit strange about using solely as a power amp. I find a lot of these class D amps are fairly neutral in character making them ideal platforms for a Sansamp (or equivalent).

I am not at all jealous.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1405626040' post='2503860'] Oh yes, the microtubes is a very, very nice box. [/quote] Pity it's £200!

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1405545821' post='2502995'] What is the bass retention like on this pedal? I love the John Wetton sound, but I'm worried that the Leeds is a guitar pedal... I understand it is covered by the 'Jimmy mod' which adds bass back to these pedals. [/quote] I use mine as a preamp into a power amp. No problems with a lack of low end. When I first bought it I used it as a standard drive pedal between the bass and the amp and there was no bass loss then either. The Leeds is not a guitar specific pedal, it's designed for use with bass or guitar. I haven't done a direct comparison but I imagine the VT would have more low end on tap though. It depends on the sound you're after - the Ampeg tone doesn't work at all for me! Also, you don't need to push the drive too high to get in the Entwistle ballpark. That sound is as much about technique and string brightness as overdrive. The Leeds comes with suggestions of how to recreate Entwistle's LAL tone, and it's miles off (as the Tech 21 Youtube demo shows) I imagine if you push the pedal to extremes you would probably have to drop the lows to stop it becoming farty. I had the good fortune to test drive a Darkglass Microtubes Vintage the other day and that, combined with the Leeds, realy nailed Wetton's Red tone.

I like the Eight Miles High solos. very dificult to replicate! I remember some guitar magazine transcribed it and had theri version on the CD. If played 'straight' it sounds diabolical. The solo that makes my skin crawl with embarassment is, without a doubt, Hi Ho Silver Lining. Double-tracked, but it's as if he can't remember what he played the first time, so the second take is this awful, fumbling thing. It's truly wretched! I won't post it as I respect you all far too much. And I'm at work and can't access Youtube.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1405295578' post='2500581'] For a decent bass easily within budget, a Yamaha BB424X fits the bill quite nicely: They come in a range of colours, P/J pickups, nice sized neck - tho no specs to say exactly what size. Great working basses the BBs. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb424x-black/47057"]http://www.gak.co.uk...24x-black/47057[/url] [/quote] This. My 424X very quickly became my main bass. Very versatile, and a very powerful sound.

Schecter Blasko sig? Not a J pickup but a single EMG right down by the bridge. Long discontinued but very no-frills. And very metal.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1405343603' post='2500980'] This is my main reason. I use my amp as a power amp, and all of my eq and drive (not much though) come from the VT DI. [/quote] Same here - although I use the Tech 21 Leeds. I started out using it as a pedal after the amp but discovered it sounded better if I used it as the preamp. Fantastic tone, I love it!

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1405258576' post='2500126'] Why the ? [/quote] I used to be quite the fan back in the day, when I was about 16. Had a poster on my bedroom wall and everything. Suddenly made me feel very old and a little bit sad that I didn't even recognise her!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1405117340' post='2499059'] Just got The Pixies at T In The Park on BBC Red Channel. Not a particular fan, but the bass sound is great. Turns out Paz Lenchantin is currently playing for them - though must admit she looks older on stage with The Pixies than I thought she was. [/quote] I've just re-watched the Glastonbury footage. It's definitely Paz. I didn't recognise her.

I'm a big fan of Cort basses. Astoundingly good basses. The Artisan is far more to my taste but the Arona is a stunning instrument.

I'm not a huge fan but they made the right choice for number 1!

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