Sibob

Yup, the Octoplus is a really good sounding pedal, and as you mention......cheap. It's not as subby as the OC-2, although it certainly does a good impression of it. For me, it kinda comes down to the bad DOD footswitches of that era. If you're very considered and only use it a few times in a set, then sure. However if you want to stomp on it and use it a lot......it's going to let you down WAY before the OC-2 will . I've not tried the OC-2 clones like the Chord etc, however if Spencer at 3Leaf can't entirely nail the OC-2 tone (again the Octabvre is less subby), then I'm guessing Chord can't But, if an Octoplus costs you £40....I'd still pay £20 more and get an OC-2 Si

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1430914139' post='2765841'] Exacty. But the bass drum isn't the beat. The beat is the pulse is in your (and all the other musician's) head. The bass drum may well usually be on that beat but not always. Hence you're not actually listening for the drum beat to mark your time. You will be listening to it for other clues though. [/quote] A good example of this would be when a drummer takes a solo, if it's a good band/good players, the drummer should be able to do whatever he likes with the timing and the band will retain time via the pulse in their heads. I saw Steve Smith solo with Vital Information once, his solo consisted of playing the same beat but gradually slowing down....the band carried on at tempo. He then gradually sped up, matched time with them, and continued to speed up whilst they again retained time. That was pure exercise as to how good their internal time was whilst Smith did whatever the hell he wanted with it. It was a bit of a head-trip Si

And I'm certainly always keen for people to pick my brains about effects I'll bring along a board of goodies to make silly noises with......oh and a Fodera Si

Just treat yourself and buy a Boss OC-2. The Taiwan ones can be had for around £60 on eBay and it's all you'll ever want!! Si

I love that the lowest sting and the highest string aren't even over the fingerboard lol Si

I agree, probably a dodgy/dry solder joint somewhere. If there's noise and no bass sound, there's a signal path joint at issue probably. If there's bass sound AND noise, probably a ground joint. Si

[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1430682594' post='2763708'] I embrace the ethos of function over form. [/quote] Well yes, but neater wiring usually means shorter wires, which often means a quieter pedal. In any case, looks great, sound clips please Si

I had the problem where the button would stick when I had my S1 Jazz, fortunately it just stuck in the 'series' mode, so I just forgot about it and left it lol. Eventually it was an easy fix. Si

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1430650966' post='2763328'] Hmmmm ... helpful if you're a drummer, I'd guess. I found myself automatically listening to the bass player. [/quote] Surely, as a bassist, you should be listening to the drummer?! Si

I played around with the idea of a P5 after I sold my J5. Settled on a Yamaha P/J 5, although still think I'd like a nice P5. Si

Yes, sounds fantastic, good buy Si

Impressive, sounds like Jon's got his times down. Although, from a construction point of view, guessing the 'Fender' builds are fairly quick. Can't wait to hear clips Si

What was the wait on it? Looks great btw Si

Yep, surprised it got the go ahead actually. TC Group supplies chips and drivers to a number of MI companies. Will be interesting to see how it plays out. Si

Oh man, that Sherwood Green P/J is going to be amazing......pics asap please I'd definitely consider a P/J (Precision body not Jazz body) in the same colour, that would be stunning! Si

[quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1430397011' post='2760991'] I have to jump in here to defend the accusations Behringer use slave labour. Behringer run a company city in China, cleverly named 'Behringer City' where the staff get free medical care, have access to good quality living accommodation, libraries, public parks and schools for their children. They are paid a reasonable wage for Chinese standards and by all accounts live a nice life. [/quote] Sounds great, I'm certain they can afford it though seeing as their offices in Germany probably equate to one room which houses a photocopier Si

Yes I gig my '71 Precision anywhere, I may be a bit more choosey about taking out the MGS, however I want it to become my first instrument......that doesn't happen unless you play it ALL the time, need to know every little thing about it. I've never really practiced on my P-bass, it feels more like a 'gigging' bass if that makes sense, always practiced on a jazz when I had one or my P/J more recently. I've only been practising on the Fodera since I've had it, already starting to get used to having a High C again. Already on the insurance Si

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430162522' post='2758577'] We also don't see them taking the overground to Deptford at 11:30 at night with a gig bag. [/quote] Haha, you know what I mean . Last time I saw Janek he didn't have a guitar stand, just leaning the bass against his amp. If course somewhere like Ronnie's you're not getting the kind of clientele at a piss-up pub on a Friday....but you choose your gigs . The Richard Bona documentary see' shin walking around New York in the snow with his Fodera in a (good) soft case, hailing taxis etc. Pretty normal Si

[quote name='ordep' timestamp='1430168029' post='2758652'] I'm in. Might be able to pull 2 non BC member bass friends along too if it is allowed. [/quote] Definitely allowed! Si