hamfist Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Just received one of these from Tom yesterday and rarely do I get quite so impressed by a piece of kit. This is quite simply a stunning overdrive/distortion pedal. It is so transparent (ie. no tonal changes to your bass sound), simply adds a great, natural drive. I didn't go for any of the extras that Tom can add, but the simple, basic pedal. All at a very reasonable price. I must have tried over 100 different drive pedals, maybe more, on bass over the years and none have been as transparent and simply as straightforwardly simple and perfect to use. So a well done to Tom from me. IMO, he has achieved what many, many highly funded pedal-makers over the years have failed to do. I thoroughly recommend the Knightfall. I predict this will become a classic pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 v pleased for you matey! I'm very interested in one of these, maybe the 66 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Very kind of you to say matey! Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) What are the extras you can offer on thrse Tom? Edited November 20, 2013 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I think it's safe to say that Tom is willing to listen to suggestions of most mods on any of his pedals?! Check out the Knightfall 66 for some mods/features we thought were pretty cool, my prototype is here: [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/si-poulton.php"]http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/si-poulton.php[/url] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1384945212' post='2282523'] What are the extras you can offer on thrse Tom? [/quote] All mine are built to order, so the options are quite broad! I've done Knightfalls with clean blends, variable Voice settings (the "Low" knob on the Knightfall 66), boosts pre or post distortion, two channels, 18v internal charge pump, to name a few. The Knightfall 66 is a somewhat expanded version of the Knightfall, with two channels each with independent gain and volume controls, plus clipping options, a filtered clean blend and the Low knob explained above. Si's video shows what's going on with it very well Mostly, people ask for slight tweaks or additions to the existing circuits. [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/inertia.php"]Kev's Custom Inertia pedal[/url] has a standard Knightfall but with voltage boosted internally to 18v, running into a Grand Tarkin which has an added knob to control the mids interaction in the Tone section, along with the standard Mids knob from the Grand Tarkin (labelled HPF on Kev's). [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/signor-gatto.php"]Bakerster135's Custom Signor Gatto pedal[/url] has a Darklighter but running on 18v and with an internal switch to flatten the mid hump, running into a TK-421 (as yet to be released) Lots of folk go for the two-in-one approach like those two I've found. Mods - I've tried to just answer the question and not be too advertisey, but please let me know if I'm flirting with the rules in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 i spend a lot of time looking at the custom page of tom's site getting excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'll add that I run all my dirt through a clean blend, so if I didn't have that facility already, I'd definitely consider a clean blend as an extra if buying a new knightfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 cool :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 The knightfall sound makes me smile Replaced a Darkglass B7K, and don't regret it one bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Tom is a honest gent. Dealing with him so far has been like dealing with Alex at Barefaced. Can't wait to get my hands on my custom preamp/EQ/DI . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 [quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1384948455' post='2282593'] All mine are built to order, so the options are quite broad! I've done Knightfalls with clean blends, variable Voice settings (the "Low" knob on the Knightfall 66), boosts pre or post distortion, two channels, 18v internal charge pump, to name a few. The Knightfall 66 is a somewhat expanded version of the Knightfall, with two channels each with independent gain and volume controls, plus clipping options, a filtered clean blend and the Low knob explained above. Si's video shows what's going on with it very well Mostly, people ask for slight tweaks or additions to the existing circuits. [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/inertia.php"]Kev's Custom Inertia pedal[/url] has a standard Knightfall but with voltage boosted internally to 18v, running into a Grand Tarkin which has an added knob to control the mids interaction in the Tone section, along with the standard Mids knob from the Grand Tarkin (labelled HPF on Kev's). [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/signor-gatto.php"]Bakerster135's Custom Signor Gatto pedal[/url] has a Darklighter but running on 18v and with an internal switch to flatten the mid hump, running into a TK-421 (as yet to be released) Lots of folk go for the two-in-one approach like those two I've found. Mods - I've tried to just answer the question and not be too advertisey, but please let me know if I'm flirting with the rules in any way [/quote] Thanks for the comprehensive reply Tom. Quite a a range of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Just emailed Tom with my order. It made the process of buying a pedal enjoyable and Tom is able to work around any issues and make ideas reality. Get one while you can, i got a feeling this is gonna go ape Spot on Tom Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matybigfro Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Mnn that 66 knight fall looks incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 It is! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matybigfro Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Any demo's of your knightfall recorded yet Hamfixst? would be interested to hear the comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='matybigfro' timestamp='1385633270' post='2290381'] Any demo's of your knightfall recorded yet Hamfixst? would be interested to hear the comparison. [/quote] Not as yet I'm afraid. Busy life etc. I will post it as and when I get around to doing one. Edited November 28, 2013 by hamfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'm intrigued, are the purchase of this and the sale of your Demon King connected in any way!?... Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1385645069' post='2290601'] I'm intrigued, are the purchase of this and the sale of your Demon King connected in any way!?... Al [/quote] Well yes and no. The DK is overall rather a higher gain pedal and rather more "modern". The KNightfall takes lower gain duties for me, and I'm getting a dedicated fuzz for the more extreme end of the gain spectrum. Anyway, as Matybigfro asked so nicely and I had a space this afternoon, here's a demo for you all. Please note that I am using a very high output EMG pickup and, hence, it can become almost a high gain pedal with that level of input signal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_wKkXFn9mI&feature=em-upload_owner Edited November 28, 2013 by hamfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Tom's the bomb! Nuff said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1384948144' post='2282590'] I think it's safe to say that Tom is willing to listen to suggestions of most mods on any of his pedals?! Check out the Knightfall 66 for some mods/features we thought were pretty cool, my prototype is here: [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/si-poulton.php"]http://www.cogeffect.../si-poulton.php[/url] Si [/quote] Nice, I like it! How can I order this pedal, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1385724453' post='2291499'] Nice, I like it! How can I order this pedal, please? [/quote] Drop COG an email and ask for the Knightfall '66' Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1385727842' post='2291559'] Drop COG an email and ask for the Knightfall '66' Si [/quote] This is proving to be a popular idea Si, don't you wish you'd agreed to call it the "Knightfall Si Poulton Signature" now!? [size=4] ...[/size] Edited November 29, 2013 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1385724453' post='2291499'] Nice, I like it! How can I order this pedal, please? [/quote] Cheers! You simply email me on.... tom at cogeffects dot co dot uk Apologies for the cryptic email address, the spam bots are out and out in force! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1385729969' post='2291591'] This is proving to be a popular idea Si, don't you wish you'd agreed to call it the "Knightfall Si Poulton Signature" now!? [size=4] ...[/size] [/quote] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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