Sibob

[quote name='joshua.harris1234' timestamp='1438556020' post='2835461'] Also, bit of a dumb question but since I can't fly to Germany or New York to visit Warwick or Fodera would it be possible for them to send me the bass that I'm looking for to try it out for a week/month or so? [/quote] Highly highly unlikely, unless you're a lot more famous than we realise . Check Bass Gear in Twyford to try Foderas Si

I'd say that if you're looking at a new Fodera custom, you're looking at about 2.5k more than your upper limit. However, if you're utterly at home with, and sure of the spec that you want, you'll likely never want for another bass again. That said, the Standard series basses are within your price range, not to mention the fact that there are some lovely Fodera customs in the for sale section here that are within your budget. Other than that, I'd seriously consider ACG, for your spec, you'd probably absolutely top out at 2.5k. I'd also seriously consider a Benavente. Si

Chali2Na is one of my favourite hip-hop vocalists, very socially and culturally aware. Was lucky enough to see J5 last year. He's done some cool work with Ozomatli too: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5JIcw2ymp0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=C5JIcw2ymp0[/url] Si

[quote name='Jonesy' timestamp='1438331479' post='2833557'] ..... Ended up getting it in a trade on FB for a ODB-3! [/quote] Wow, that's like swapping cabbage for gold! Si

Yeah got that email. I can wait though Si

Absolutely, I don't think anyone is calling anyones preferences into question, it's just that some people may be making those decisions based on the view that <Mr Mackie Voice> 'buffers are bad' </Mr Mackie Voice>, when that isn't true Si

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438247548' post='2832800'] I have no need for a buffer, the less pedals in the board the better, and my bass has more than enough output for the signal to survive the journey and still clip the amp/mixer It also helps that i use quality cables and plugs. Regarding the B7K, i don't need another preamp, i have one on the bass, that paired with the pan pot and right hand positioning give me all the EQ i need. The B3K is perfect for what i need it to do. [/quote] I wasn't suggesting that you need the B7K , simply that it's not just mass produced Boss pedals with buffers. Some circuit designs simply require a buffer. You're right, your setup isn't really effected by the true bypass issue, but lets take a guy with maybe 20 pedals on his board, using 3" patch cables between each of them. That's an extra 60" of cabling being added to the distance between the bass and amp. A buffered pedal will negate that if placed correctly in the chain. Si

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438179548' post='2832316'] I've chosen my pedals (see sig) with a specific sound in mind and none of the Boss can take a place on my board. They're not bad and they do sound nice but not as good as what i have on the board ATM. The true bypass issue is a big deal for me, i power my pedals with a psu and if it fails i just have to turn all switches off and keep playing the song. [/quote] I'd argue that your reasoning for having true bypass isn't necessarily what all the fuss was about. But still, you're probably doing yourself out of some good pedals (not just Boss that are buffered, the Darkglass B7K isn't true bypass for example) when all you need is a small true bypass looper in a 1590a enclosure. Means you can have a single input/output point on your pedal board for your bass and amp, if your pedals die, simply hit the switch and you're direct to your amp. The issue with true bypass is that if you have a lot of pedals, you're simply adding the amount of cabling in-between all those pedals to the total distance between your bass and your amp, which can lead to tone & signal loss (if you're using a lot of true bypass pedals). Stick a buffered pedal somewhere in the equation and it effectively resets the distance between the bass and the amp from that pedal (if that makes sense). Which is why you see guys with all true bypass pedal boards with little 1590a boutique buffers (because they obviously desperately need a true bypass tuner and a boutique buffer and not a Boss TU-2 lol) Si

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1438174139' post='2832248'] I actually found the Streamliner controls pretty... you know, streamlined, simple. It's one reason I like it. [/quote] To be fair to the controls, they're probably fine, I was probably just angry that it sounded so guff Couldn't even blame the three rooms/gigs I played it at, took my LM2 along to A/B it, and on the second sets used that, great sound lol Si

Controversial here, but I think the worst amp i've ever gigged was a Genz Benz Streamliner 900. Awful, un-intuitive (to me) controls (Gain, Volume & Master?!) and just couldn't get a workable sound through my Barefaced cabs. Quickly sold it and bought another Markbass LM2 (which sounds infinitely better and louder lol) Oh well Si

I think it's because they stayed away from weird and wonderful (like mid-DOD (Gonkulator etc) and a lot of boutique brands now) and simply went for solid, functional sounds. No, the OD-2 or CE-2 pedals aren't exciting, but they're on more boards than any Keeley or Walrus Audio pedal, purely because they were the first to mass-develop these little boxes that we love, and they nailed the basic sounds that get you through a gig. Simply put, you go and watch a critically acclaimed noise band where you're very aware of the strange and impressive sounds, they'll probably not use much Boss.....you make an association there. With that said, even a band like Tera Melos always have 4 or 5 Boss pedals each, and they sound weeeiriirrdddd. You go and watch any massive act where all that is needed is basic and solid effects, bet there's more Boss than you'd expect Si

The OC3 is fine, it's just not as good as the OC2 The Octoplus does a really good impression of the OC-2, but it still lacks some ooompf and also the footswitch is horrible (like all the old DODs). I'm hoping that after the recent DOD push to reissue, we'll get the Octoplus again, as well as the FX-25B without the volume drop issue, that would make me very happy! Si

I need to try a Chord, it would surprise me if it truly nails the OC-2 if the 3Leaf Octavbre couldn't In any case, you could buy a Chord, you'll eventually just wish you had the brown pedal of joy instead though lol Si

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1438117278' post='2831871'] Horses for courses. Their TU2 or 3 tuners are pretty much ubiquitous, and the (sadly discontinued) OC2 is one of the best pedals ever made. I don't really rate their bass stuff (CEB-3 and ODB-3 I'm looking at you), but the SD-1 and OD1 guitar pedals are brilliant. [/quote] The CEB-3 is a bit uninspiring, but the the older CE-2B is great, especially with the Fromel mod! Si

I dunno, I think plenty of people still use plenty of Boss pedals, they make some great stuff. I think they were hurt for a bit when the whole ridiculous 'True Bypass Or Die' ethos was prevalent, however that doesn't really seem to be the case anymore. I think a number of bass players snubbed them due to their lack of a decent drive/distortion pedal, the ODB-3 is horrible, although some people love it, it also has some decent mods available that seem to make it sound decent. The new BB-1X sounds alright, but it's still not that inspiring. It came out at the same time as the MXR Bass Distortion, and that was way more appealing! That said, I love my OC-2, VB-2, TU-2, DM-3 and many others. Ultimately, who cares if they're snubbed (makes them cheaper 2nd hand), if it sounds good, it is good! Si

Stay away from the Mooers, lots of options, sound awful! The OC3 is a passable octave pedal, but not a patch on the OC2. Si

Do yourself a favour and buy a Boss OC2 (not the OC3). You'll be able to find a second-hand Taiwan version for around £60 I reckon. Simple pedal, awesome octave sound, classic synth sound when you take out the direct signal. Sorted Si

45w Markbass MicroMark 801, or 60w with an extension cab if ever needed. Very cool little amp, loving it so far, and the lack of controls is actually quite liberating! 'Aux in' is very handy. The only qualm I have is that the headphone socket doesn't cut out the speaker, which, when both are controlled by the same volume control, kind of renders the headphones pointless. However, I also have a 3leaf Enabler which I use for headphone practicing when I need to. Si

[quote name='nash' timestamp='1437728266' post='2828500'] Similar question here, has anyone run a fuzz (swollen pickle) into a preamp/D.I pedal (MXR M80). Does it work? [/quote] Will certainly work, and it's commonly considered 'normal' to run the DI/Preamp pedal last in the chain. But again, does it sound good to you? If so, it's right! Si

I'd totally be keen for a Shoreline Gold/Gold Sparkle Precision with two Novak Darkstars. Jazz neck with Ebony fingerboard, matching headstock. Mmmmmm Si

I've not tried the Pitchfork, but hear good things about it. PS-6 has a lot of options, and is small but really didn't like the tones. Didn't like the EQD PitchBay, tone or controls. Which is odd as I love the Organiser. I have a new Bass Whammy at the mo, and that sounds great! Typically the largest though Si

I'm a maybe as I have a gig that night, should be fine for the morning, early afternoon at least. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Updated list:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Hamster -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, Yamaha BB300, amp & cab tbc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Billy Apple - Spector, Jule Monique, Demeter Minnie, EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Happy Jack - The Entire Population Of China[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Bluejay - something lefty, provided I don't have another senior moment and leave it/them at home[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. Bassman Steve - Boogie and Barefaced stuff and a Precision or two[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. obbm - new micro-stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. Kiwi (?) - GB Shuttle 6.0 and two fEARful F112 cabs, Spector 5, Status 5, Alembic, Pedulla...and maybe the Steinberger[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Bottle - 1x12 Cab and 1x10 Combo, FX boards and rack amp, Ibanez bass.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TheGreek - something a little bit different[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Mykesbass - Shuker 5 string fretless (old style P Bass), Carvin BX500 Head, Fender Rumble V3 112 cab.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Shockwave - Musicman Stingray 4, 3EQ, Could possibly bring my big pedalboard, but no amp to play through![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Lozz196 (?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Merton - ACG Finn, Status Retroactive, possibly some Ashdown valve and Barefaced Gen 3 gear[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. Oldman - with some stuff ( [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] )[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Russ - Sei singlecut, Spector, maybe my Ibanez sixer, and my Barefaced Big Twin II and Ampeg SVT-7. Maybe a few pedals too.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Dropzone - interested in knowing about amps[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. BobVbass (?) - will probably drag RhandyThodes as well if he's about and bring Lakland Duck Dunn, Paisley P bass, Framus Double bass, Markbass and Barefaced Super 12T[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Randythoades (?) - MIJ Aria basses, slimline upright, Ashdown cabs and GK head. Plus any acoustic /electric guitar related items too if needed[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Rumblefish - Mesa Boogie Pulse 600,Berg CN 212,Reverend Rumblefish bass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. hen_barn - Status kingbass, Status 5 string series 1, Tecamp puma 500, Vanderklays 2x10 1x12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. JapanAxe - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]'73 Precision, Sandberg California VM4, G&L L1505, Fender Pawn Shop Mustang, Demeter VTBP-M-800D, Genz Benz Streamliner 900, Barefaced Compact & Midget[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]23. Sibob (?) - Fodera MGS, either a '71 Precision, Fender Japan/USA Precision Build or Fender Japan Medium Scale Jazz, LM2, Barefaced, Pedulz[/font][/color]