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There is a sub phatty going locally and it is mighty tempting! I've been messing with a few plug-in synths which are great for home use/practice but live a dedicated unit would be much easier. It's just an excuse to buy more stuff isnt it Seriously though if we did add more of the dance stuff I'd not rule out a pedal based solution first but I may bring the laptop/keys to a rehearsal or two just to hear how it sounds as I'd like to have the option especially if it works in the context of the band.

@Al Krow would the es 3 (if 3 pedals in the loop would be enough)or better still the es5 be a more suitable size or something from GigRig? The flexibility of a full blown switcher would really enhance your pedal board between program-ability - series and parallel options, midi etc to get the most out of your kit with the least amount of tap dancing? I think a tool like that could really be worth the pedal board real estate for quick and easy access to all the tones one might need on a gig or just the simplicity of routing options to experiment with of a quiet afternoon. I see you may have missed my earlier request for some sounds - you have some pedals not a lot of us have likely heard in action and it'd be great to hear them in context. Like I said I have a few 80's and dance tunes to be learning for a big NYE gig (Killers, Human League, Depeche Mode, Maroon 5, Old Country Road and a mash up of 90's dance tunes possibly even a hip hop mash up if I can make my idea come to life) and running a synth like the Boss blended with my clean bass has been discussed as an option with the singer to fill out the sound especially on some more dancy/upbeat numbers. Either than or buy a Sub Phatty and just go full phat!

Kind words, thanks 🙂 It’s the added versatility the TS brings especially to a single pick up bass and in this instance I have a nice brighter ‘clank’ should I need it but also that lower mids thing and even that deeper, tone off type sound but with a little something added. I have a HPF/LPF pedal too where the LPF can basically act like a passive tone knob should I need it so I do have the added flexibility of a ‘passive tone roll off’ too which I’ve found useful when experimenting. Thinking of the TS as a passive on board eq might be a bit of a grandiose suggestion but that’s kinda how I look at it.

I think we’ve all been embarrassed at one point in our lives at our lack of knowledge, ability or whatever but we learn form it and it drives us forward to do better and be more confident in how we do that thing next time. Maybe cringe was too strong a word but yeah I think it’s important to listen back and appreciate what was good and what could be improved about a gig, a rehearsal, a performance or a recording. Great gigs can have flaws and still be great gigs, some accidents have led to wonderful discoveries and if we enjoy it then fair enough. Im not striving for perfection or nailing the perfect passing note but I would like to be more consistent and competent in what I play and how I play it. Some may argue do the punters even notice but I like to know I’ve put in a good shift and not have the crowd thinking or worse again the band thinking “What’s this clown playing at? My earlier comments are more about listening back to something I knew at the time was rushed as those tunes in particular developed into good songs which we as a band really enjoyed to play- that one wee section of the tune which, once worked out, made the song sound and feel complete.

It does sound good and for my ear the sweet spot is about four click (it’s a notched pot so each position is recallable) from the darkest setting. I did this a while back which you may find useful... And thanks @mcnach for giving it back 😀

It looks glorious 🙂 The angle/light might make the pick up look of centre but it’s bang on.

I’m in Edinburgh but always happy to help out. The bass I’ve it installed in is a P bass with Lull T Bird pick up. Does wonders for getting the most out of that pick up and worked out just as I’d planned... thankfully!

I think back to some of the cool little things we as a band did on some songs and there were definitely some tunes where I didn’t feel like I’d really worked out what the bass part should be and on one or two just put something down to meet a recording deadline (some very quickly written tunes which we had a week or two to work out our parts ahead of a recording) and the songs really came to life once we’d got more comfortable as a band playing them. But they are what they are and it’s at least good to have them recorded!

I was messing about with my simple pedalboard set up as I’m want to do of an afternoon and decided to play along to some old recordings (just on band camp not the raw files) and while there’s some stuff I’m pleased with and some which I believe are ‘good tunes’ some of it does give me a bit of a cringe moment where I feel I could have been more fluid, played less, played more etc. I think part of it is also some of the tunes evolved the more we played them live and ultimately they all have little things which weren’t on the recordings as much as the energy a live performance can impart on a track. How many folks go back and revisit old recordings when they get a new bass, new set up etc and how often does it make you cringe a little 😀 Here’s one I think i still enjoy... https://tituspullo.bandcamp.com/track/like-water

It’d be great to hear some audio of this evolved board! I know you’re working towards more synth bass tones for upcoming projects and having been sent the latest ‘To do’ list for the next series of songs to learn there’s a few 80’s classic’s in there so my interest is again piqued! And seeing how we’re playing New Year’s Eve the countdown begins. For those who don’t know I generally just use a bit of comp and drive on my gigs but the idea of running a clean and possibly synths tones to cop some classic sounds for the big night out does begin to appeal.

I have one installed in a bass and I’d be happy to let you have a play if you’re wanting to try before you buy.

Tonestyler eh?! 😀

Hahaha Bravo sir 👏 👏

Right so when are you selling it on that’s the big question we all want to know. 😀

Yeah normally I can. Especially when I make an effort not to see/hear scores. I’ll survive!

FFS spoilers!!!!

Good stuff! A NBD is always a wonderful thing! I was over in GG Glasgow at the start of the week. Some nice bass gear to try it through in the shop before you get it home

I’ve already had a first attempt with this delightful wagon!

Measure that bad boy up! I’ve read that a black JMJ is on the way for the next namm. Be like a mini PBird!!