GazWills Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sooooo - I've changed my mind about the bigger board (again!), and gone back to the PT Mini! Really happy with the pedals, just can't fit all 6 onto a mini, and a PT JR just seems too big (especially as I walk to practise)... so the OC-2 can live on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1369084725' post='2084744'] Sooooo - I've changed my mind about the bigger board (again!), and gone back to the PT Mini! Really happy with the pedals, just can't fit all 6 onto a mini, and a PT JR just seems too big (especially as I walk to practise)... so the OC-2 can live on the floor [/quote] Pedal arranging must be really annoying - from that pic you'd think 1 more would fit on there! Top mount jacks for the win!!! Surely 2 of those straight through jack connectors would allow you to put the 2 mxrs closer and tuck the oc2 right up next to the tuner? Edited May 21, 2013 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well, it may just squeeze on, but for playing live it would be next to useless as everything would be too close together.... Maybe i'm less co-ordinated than others! But even with these 5 pedals i sometimes hit the tuner when going for the BB, as i'm bouncing about too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I know the problem! If you change your mind on the mini/Jr swap I was thinking of moving to a mini from my Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I would try mounting the tuner sideways at the top right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1369126277' post='2085026'] Surely 2 of those straight through jack connectors would allow you to put the 2 mxrs closer and tuck the oc2 right up next to the tuner? [/quote] I'd do that with the Boss, but be careful with the MXRs as they almost always use board-mounted jacks, and unless the pedals are bolted down you can put strain on the PCB when pressing the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 [quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1369128531' post='2085059'] I'd do that with the Boss, but be careful with the MXRs as they almost always use board-mounted jacks, and unless the pedals are bolted down you can put strain on the PCB when pressing the switch. [/quote] Good point. And breaking mxr pedals is a bad idea since they won't send schematics out to repairers, even for pedals that aren't produced any more. Customer service at it's best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1369132176' post='2085118'] Good point. And breaking mxr pedals is a bad idea since they won't send schematics out to repairers, even for pedals that aren't produced any more. Customer service at it's best... [/quote] That is absolutely ridiculous isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Got the B7K today. I like it but the EQ certainly gives you something to think about; I found dialling in tones more difficult than the B3K but it is certainly more flexible. Will have to see how it sounds live: [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-21212901.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/2013-05-21212901.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-21212916.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/2013-05-21212916.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 no fuzz... NO FUZZZZZ - I object!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Unfortunately I like to have at least one tweeter on 50% in my rig and the TFR doesn't sound that great unless I turn the tweeter off. That and my current projects don't really call for fuzz If I could fit it on I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1369175031' post='2086003'] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-21212901.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Beautiful taste in pedals. Does the Thumpinator change your tone at all by acting as a buffer? Or is the tone unchanged when its taken out of the chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 That said, it is one of those "I can't sell this because it sounds too good" pieces of kit. It will be used in the future for other projects and recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah, with you on that - tfr sounds amazing using my 4x12 (no tweeters), but sounds horrible though some 4x10's with tweeters i've used for gigs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxxwj Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1369175031' post='2086003'] Got the B7K today. I like it but the EQ certainly gives you something to think about; I found dialling in tones more difficult than the B3K but it is certainly more flexible. Will have to see how it sounds live: [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-21212901.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-21212916.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Oh man, this is great. I wish pwnzors were still up for sale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks dudes. The Thumpinator doesn't change the tone as far as I can tell. I took it out the chain out of curiosity and noticed a slight roll off of treble (no buffers between bass and amp). Currently have two buffers now (Thump and B7K) and I don't perceive a difference in tone running clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 [quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1369223385' post='2086455'] Oh man, this is great. I wish pwnzors were still up for sale.. [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/208213-fsft-3-leaf-pwnzor-bass-compressor/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/208213-fsft-3-leaf-pwnzor-bass-compressor/[/url] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1369224176' post='2086472'] Thanks dudes. The Thumpinator doesn't change the tone as far as I can tell. I took it out the chain out of curiosity and noticed a slight roll off of treble (no buffers between bass and amp). Currently have two buffers now (Thump and B7K) and I don't perceive a difference in tone running clean. [/quote] For me a different story; I didn't notice much of a difference when placing the Thumpinator last in the chain, but when I put it first it made a quite audible difference. I got a tighter sound, a better fundamental, and slightly less of those unwanted string overtones and fret noise. It shouldn't affect the upper frequencies, but maybe this was an effect of the buffering. Much more "together" tone in my case. Maybe the effect of the Thumpinator depends on what basses/microphones and effects you have. It seems to pay off to move it around a bit and hear where it's best placed though, some have the opposite experience from mine, best effect when placed last in the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ah right, I thought it was a question of whether or not it changes the tone while performing its function. I did notice with my live rig my cabs seem to sound a bit tighter in the lows and I don't have to push my amps quite as hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1369224176' post='2086472'] Thanks dudes. The Thumpinator doesn't change the tone as far as I can tell. I took it out the chain out of curiosity and noticed a slight roll off of treble (no buffers between bass and amp). Currently have two buffers now (Thump and B7K) and I don't perceive a difference in tone running clean. [/quote] Cheers. I have a similar set-up without the Thumpinator and wondered if it made any difference to any loss in tone that may occur through using 5 or so true bypass pedals? I didnt realise the B7K had a buffer right enough and I had assumed it was true bypass like the B3K. Is there any need for a buffer with as few as 5 true bypass pedals and two 20ft cables? Id hate to think I was losing tone from my bass due to not having any form of buffer on my board. The Thumpinator is still on my want list regardless of its use as a buffer but if it was of value to my setup as a buffer as well as its other benefits then it will definitely be my next purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's hard to say. I guess it's down to personal preference and equipment. I tried running an active Fender through my equipment and noticed a very slight treble roll off. Noticed it more with a passive. I'd say it's healthy to have at least one buffer on a board. With an active bass it's not as important but if you had only passives I'd definitely put one in the chain. The B7K has to have a buffered bypass in order for the DI to work when the pedal's disengaged apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Cheers. Im using a Stingray so I should be alright. I'll post a picture of my pedals once I have purchased a board and its not just a collection of pedals scattered on the floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mine, as of last night's gig: [URL=http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20130522_002742.jpg.html][IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/albakio/20130522_002742.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It would be a bit neater with the BGP and BD the other way around, but I can't get the lid closed! :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Some quality stuff there mate, have you considered upgrading your patch leads? You will be surprised at the difference some quality cables can make to your tone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1369346758' post='2088322'] Some quality stuff there mate, have you considered upgrading your patch leads? You will be surprised at the difference some quality cables can make to your tone! [/quote] You said exactly what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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