definitely Tim Smith, Zappa, but i'd like to add EVH to the list.
Multi instrumentalist, arguably changed the face of rock guitar, regrettably responsible for shredders as artists! IMO, however a genius none the less.
Is it ever worth trying to buff a turd just a little?
only if you have run out of flags!
i believe that what has already been said pretty much covers it
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dunno about a single pedal, but i've made passable hysteria type noises running a bass big muff into a lomenzo hyperdrive.
having said that, the blowtorch does me well for time is running out. Might be worth a try
all finished I'm afraid.
try this one if you're in need!
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Octaves i own:
octabass is good and tracks really well
boss oc2 sounds pretty much unique - tracks reasonably
dod octoplus is cool and sounds cool - i've had mine run cleanishly down to a low d
ones i have tried/ tested:
MXR BOD is as good as the the octabass IMO - i bought the ebs after a head to head shootout. the ebs was around the ton, and the mxr was a bit more. I'm pretty sure i'll end up with the mxr too eventually!
the ashdown i thought was appalling - very disappointed
EHX octave multiplexer - quite liked this one, sounded good and tracked reasonably. similar tracking ability to OC2 IMO
all of this IME and IMO of course!
i have a case that is filled with 4 ways, xlr leads, kettle leads etc. etc. etc.
at least two basses
head and spare
wireless and spare jack leads
fan
spare batteries for pedals /wireless - rechargeable
spare batteries for active basses
spare strings
2 410 cabs
as well as PA and lighting rig