danny-79

Thanks for the reply's lots to go on there. the EHX Small stone is looking like a winner so far

Just having an ask about Phasers What do you use ?

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I picked it up yesterday, and have it at the end of my board as recommended. my reason for getting it was mainly just to stop the "thump" from low notes when using the Octaver in the lower region (G on on the E or lower) only tested it the house so far so will see how it works out at band practice for me and with any luck all should be well again

Thanks for reply's all !! I missed the post this morning and got the "you have a parcel at the sorting office" card so am going to retrieve it in the morning an will let you know how I get on with it ! ([quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1439397003' post='2842476']What's an SVT Driver btw ? [/quote] (Tech 21 VT bass)(my bad putting the S in front of it, sorry about that)

The full chain is usually: Stingray - Tuner - Octave - B3K - SVT Driver - Chorus - Front of amp. (usually the Orange with a 410) .

][quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1439241041' post='2841284'] i put mine last in the chain so it covers everything andy [/quote] End of chain good, thanks! [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1439241849' post='2841295'] Mine goes at the the end of the amp's FX loop so that it's the very last thing before the power amp. [/quote] Would it be best placed in the effect loop? I put all mine through the front, would the whole board be more effective if put through the loop? not had much experience with using the loop, just thought it was for modulation more than anything ? there is only a chorus in my current set up and that is at the ende Tuner - Octave - B3K - SVT Driver - Chorus

Just a quick question. I have ordered a new one so still waiting for it. If you use one ware about in your chain do you place yours ? My chain is : Tuner - Octave - B3K - SVT Driver - Chorus . Do I put it first ~(just after the tuner) or.... should I put it after the octave so it catches any bad tracking when I lower notes (g on the e downward) so : Tuner - Octave - Thumpinator - B3K - SVT - Chorus. or at the end, after the chorus ? Just a pondering, I will end up trying all over just thinking of a starting place so asking those in the know ! Cheers Dan

Used the B3K as I would of normally used the boss at a gig on Monday and wow what a difference, its perfect !

As of today ! Got the B3K yesterday and loving it ! its doing EXACTLY what I thought it would ! very happy [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/AsOf%2030-07-15%207%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/AsOf%2030-07-15%207%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Yesterday afternoon! [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/Darkglass%20B3K.%2029-07-15%2011%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/Darkglass%20B3K.%2029-07-15%2011%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Today [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/AsOf%2030-07-15%207%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/AsOf%2030-07-15%207%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1438037143' post='2831178'] I haven't checked out many pics of members boards, however, Dude, your board is effing CLEAN! Blue [/quote] Thanks man! will post new pictures soon as its set up with the B3K (the wait is killing me!!lol) So ... with any luck tonight's B.P should be the last one with the Boss set up

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1435860452' post='2813182'] Bogdan Helter Skelter/Polish Love? Ace and very rare handmade with a really meaty sound. I might know where there is one... ;-) [/quote] Sorry for late reply, I have gone for the B3k its on its way ! but thanks for the offer

Ordered a B3K from thomann, now its the "check the track and trace every 5miniuts game" for the next few days

[quote name='danny-79' timestamp='1436972081' post='2822469']There going to go on a StingRay (the slightly tamer one of the two) at the same time as a new set of my usual on the other one,(there both due a change) and will rotate them in use as I always do and report back[/quote] To quote myself, things never working out in reality compared to theory. I put the free set on the planned bass then spent the rest of the day playing it, I like them straight off the bat ! so I thought a fairer test would be to order another set in my preferred gauge (50&70 on the bottom) for the other Stingray and play them as usual. First impressions im very impressed, they don't feel like coated strings, they don't feel like steels either, but do feel nice, almost like flats !!! Like I said first impressions im very impressed, they are twice the price of a standard/my usual set (£30 I got them for, delivered) but so far its justified. Just a matter of time now to see if they prove them self, got a feeling they will !

[quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1437101049' post='2823607'] www.bassdirect.co.uk is where I got mine from I'll record something next week with it. I've tried a few octave pedals but this is the first one I've enjoyed using. I tried the MXR BOD but I didn't like the tones I was getting. I couldn't get on with the IE Sub-T (not strictly octave but I thought the tracking on it was very questionable for something which was rated so highly on Talkbass.) Don't get me started on the OC3. I've not tried the Markbass so I cannot comment. [/quote] Thanks The Markbass was the favourite I could find at the time (couple of years ago) its a nice unit just few twitchy little things about it are getting me to start looking else ware. It tracks beautifully to about G on the E then its gone but a very usable effect all the same (providing the jacks stay in there sockets.....) Thanks for the link and look forward to hearing some clips and feedback from you

Bob, have you a link for the octave pedal, might be looking for something new in that department, using a Markbass Octaver at the min, its good but not great

I got a set with a new BGM subscription, 105-45 Stainless Steels. I generally prefer a 50&70 on the D&G and nickel is what I use. I have in the past used coated strings of various brands an not found them to be worth the extra price. I love a new set of strings so stick to one brand and one gauge (Ernie Balls, Regular Slinkys) soon as the zing is gone put a new set on so this should be an interesting test. There going to go on a StingRay (the slightly tamer one of the two) at the same time as a new set of my usual on the other one,(there both due a change) and will rotate them in use as I always do and report back They should/will be going on today 15-07-15

Yeah its the B3K at the end that has my ultimate attention (its always the ££ one ) and seriously debating this http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#odb3

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1435866214' post='2813255'] Think you should search Google for Monte Allums. Tonnes of great info. You pay the money and he sends you replacement caps, led's, etc... If you are ok with a soldering iron the instructions are fairly easy to follow. Took me about 30 mins to make the mod and I am not the best with a soldering iron. Mod brings the gain under control somewhat and the three way switch opens up many tonal options. It works great with guitar too. [/quote] Impressed, very impressed, this is something I am going to put some thought into, nice thanks for the tip !

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1435956293' post='2814044'] The COG Darklighter is something worth considering too. [/quote] That's not bad either ! and nearly half the price of the B3K Still undecided

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1435745099' post='2811969'] Very cool! As you've gone the cable-tie route, perhaps a well placed tie at the right tension would help with the jacks on the MB octave? [/quote] I have tried that, and tape around the whole thing even, its just a matter of being aware of it and keeping an eye on it, just don't want it breaking contact mid gig.... Its possibly the best octave pedal I have every used, but the build of it ? not what you would expect from the name brand I don't care what anybody says, the Boss pedal casing is about as good as it will ever get for user ease. And at the end of the world all that will be left is lots of Boss pedals ! is it even possible to break one accidently ?

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1435820020' post='2812623'] I made the Monte Allums mod to my ODB3, did everything you describe in your first post here. It transformed the pedal into something much more usable and controllable. [/quote] Not heard of this, tell me more please

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1435672792' post='2811246'] Orange Terror is a really good match for the B3K too, it's a dark sounding amp which helps tame the brightness of the pedal. [/quote] The GAS is building for the BK3 .....

Thanks, note taken and on my way to have a look, its the Darkglass B3K that's got my attention at the min, selling some pedals to generate some cash. The VT is a monster in its self, its hard to explain in words, Orange Terror + the VT with SunBlue Stingray is something !! add the octave to it and its too much, collapse in a mush ! something is going to give (that's ware I'm thinking a Thumpinator will come in ? correct me if im wrong) I use the OBD3 by its self and with the MB octave mainly, just fiddly .