Sibob

The circuit looks fairly similar to the Xotic BB preamp, as do the controls. Obviously there are tweaks to make it their own, but I bet it's just a tube screamer derivative (nothing wrong with that, solid basis for a bass drive) Si

[quote name='FretNoMore' timestamp='1382343727' post='2250732'] A minor negative is the chicken head knobs, they are cool and makes it easy to see the settings but they protrude outside of the enclosure which looks a bit amateurish to me. [/quote] I've always felt that Chickenheads only really come into their own on single knob, or possibly 2 knob pedals. As you said, annoying hanging over the edge, can get knocked easier. Swap them out for some Davis 1510 knobs Si

Yup, a lifelong orchestral double-bass will often price in at around £50,000 etc But then, those guys are often much more about getting on with playing and not messing around with gear. Price of a bass (any gear), utterly subjective, pointless comparing them......anything. MIM vs Squier example? Still pointless, even if the materials are considered 'better' (assuming its not made of beans or something), if one speaks to you and the other doesn't, then which do you think you'll pick? That said, better materials often, not always, means it might be more likely to produce a more pleasing sound and feel in general. Fodera; If I played one and that was it, bass for life, I'd find a way to pay for one, never happened, so I won't. Do I resent them for pricing the way they do? of course not, it's a wonderful state of affairs that a small team of craftsmen are that successful whilst staying true to their roots. Of course, if you've owned one, and it fell short of the mark, then surely question why you purchased it in the first place? An assumption that something utterly subjective will be the one for you based on rhetoric and others' experience should be a lesson on how to purchase gear . If, to you, it fell short of the mark simply because of one customer's opinion of the sound, and you sold it for that reason, then I would suggest that you're in for a LOT of gear changes haha Si

[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1382141292' post='2248716'] I really need to find time to build some pedals, work is pretty much an electronics sweetshop, boss has said I can help myself to passives, stripboard, the cheaper IC's and pots, pretty much the only things I'd need to buy are enclosures and footswitches.... [/quote] Thats what my dad is like, he's the electronics head technician at a college, so I get my pick of passives, wire, Vero and switches, have to find the more obscure stuff myself, although he did come back with a bunch of silver micas for me. Nom! Si

DS-1 & B3K are utterly different circuits. You're best bet is to shift on the DS-1 and buy a B3K Si

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1381997237' post='2246410'] I am getting this for my Nano 'fly away board' It means I do not need to remember to take a UK to EU converter which IME aren't the best at remaining plugged in throughout a gig. [/quote] Ummm, but what what if you need to charge it overseas? :-/ Si

Pretty sure Nolly in Peripery uses Fractal FX live, in fact the whole band does. Think they record using pedals (Nolly loves the B7K famously) and then program those sounds into the Fractal for live. Nolly is also a guitarist, so might be the right guy to reach out to for an opinion (and maybe a Fractal contact) Si

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1382004931' post='2246537'] Si, there's a good explanation [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/darkglass-pedals-going-made-usa-now-892646/"]here[/url]! There's also [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmpXUaJvNm0"]this[/url] vid of Doug making one of the Finnish B3Ks at high-speed(!), but seems the move was due to costing, and Doug wanting to focus on the designs rather than having to deal with the demand and put all of them together! There's also [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u02mNByC3s"]this[/url] vid of Spencer explaining why the USA B3Ks he's constructing are better!... Sorry for the video overload! [size=4]Al[/size] [/quote] Cheers for all the info Si

Finally finished my GGG Green Russian Muff, been on hold for ages while I finish some other projects. This is modded with the AMZ Precence/Mid control. Artwork by: [url="http://www.clairecousinsillustration.co.uk/"]http://www.clairecousinsillustration.co.uk/[/url] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/2ymdd36.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/2hzps34.jpg[/IMG] Really happy with how it came out, although I'll probably play about with the Mids a bit, resistor and pot value/taper etc Cheers Si

I'm interested to know if there are any perceived 'cons' regarding having a cloth grill in front of a metal grill, any extra sound disipation? (on paper even?) Si

I have to say I'm interested in the business setup. Is Doug at Darkglass an electronics engineer? or is he the ideas/vision and the money? I seem to remember he has a 'partner' who is the electronics guy? (Nothing wrong with that, its how EHX started). Maybe the partner isn't on the scene anymore and Spencer has taken on the role. All speculation on my behalf of course Great pedals from both parties though. Si

Mmmmmm, Telebass! Si

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1381925691' post='2245510'] I don't know how the eneloop batteries perform under partial drain conditions, but I make sure mine is charged before every gig, and carry a spare mini diago PSU backup in my gig bag [/quote] I just plug into the mains Horses for courses innit Si

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1381924027' post='2245459'] well horses for courses and all that - the Sanyo unit has battery life indicator (green/yellow/red LED) which removes any guesswork [/quote] Thats my point though, when your Volto is running into the yellow or red, can you be sure your pedals are getting what they need? Some people like battery sag, I don't haha. Si

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1381875002' post='2244991'] Can't answer for Sibob, but my guitar pedalboard gets its juice from an IEC mains lead into a GigRig Generator. One cable from guitar to pedalboard, 2 cables from there to back of stage. No batteries to go flat, or to forget to charge. If mains goes down you're screwed anyway. [/quote] THIS! Plus, its a battery, its constantly decharging (when it's not charging), you'll never trully be sure that your pedals are sounding their optimum Si

There's a reason I don't use batteries in my pedals, only mains power. The Volto is a nice idea, but essentially just a big battery. I'll stick with mains Si

For what its worth, I've had good dealings with the Orange repair team. Whilst I'm not about to talk money (every case is different), they were very helpful. I was able to drop the amp straight to them in Herts, which helped reduce cost. The costs they quote will no doubt be to cover their back and applicable most of the time, but they seem keen to help customers, so don't necessarily take it as gospel. Si

Yup, another vote for the Boss BF-2B from me . Very cool Flanger....and its brown, which for me is a plus haha. Si

I was asked to do a gig by a drummer once, his first question was "do you play slap", I said a little, but its not really part of what I do, however I knew lots of great players who do and I'll put him in contact. He then proceeded to say "oh we just want someone funky". I did the gig, no slap necessary, funky show. Often people don't know what they're talking about. Disco octaves, single popped accents within fingerstyle lines, they'll be happy enough. Si

What is probably more productive than people trying argue which subjective view is correct is posting your response in the form of a 'musical' bass solo/piece. A clash!! Lets make Rodigan proud! Si