Monkey Steve Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Bit of a Friday afternoon thread to lighten the mood and show what complete idiots we all are (happy to go first). I'm putting together a new pedalboard ahead of my gigging life taking an anticipated up turn, and despite the fact that I typically don't use much beyond a tuner and, depending on the available amps, an amp simulator, I've had to get a bigger board to accommodate everything I have in my set up. Some of them are nice toys that may get used but I could live without (like an envelope filter - that'll probably get stripped out if it's not needed), some are tools that have a specific job (like the delay, eq, and a boost to even out the output levels of different basses) but one I'm never without is a very old MXR Phase 90. Great pedal - a really old one that only works off a battery and has no LED. And to my dismay it has completely packed up (and with no LED or power jack it's tricky to work out what's up). So I'm looking into whether I get it replaced or repaired, and ooh, look at that shiny new Phase 95... But for all of my worrying about how I am going to live without this if I have to send it to get repaired, I can't remember the last time I actually used it playing the bass. In fact the last time it was switched on in anger was probably playing guitar in a band about five years ago. But the set up won't be complete without it. I'm convincing myself that it's better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it, ignoring the fact that I will certainly know in advance of playing any shows whether it will be needed or not. So the little orange pedal (or it's little orange replacement) will no doubt be dragged around with me despite me having no use for it. So that's mine. What do you insist on having in your set up that you know you won't ever actually switch on? I don't mean spares like a second/third/seventeenth bass that you bring along just in case something breaks, or lucky gonks, etc - genuine musical equipment please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1493382735' post='3287946'] My brain. [/quote] I'm not sure if that's self deprecating in telling us that you don't use your brain, or showing off that your brain is genuine musical equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My Wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 28, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My mic/stand/xlr and mixer track... but i'm fully aware that i can't sing so i know when to shut up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Di box on the end of the board for emergencies. Never ever used it once. Needed it the day before I bought it, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1493385131' post='3287974'] I have five Big Muffs. Think I used one for a gig once, and that same one to record a track for a friend. So I can't say I've [i]never[/i] used any of them! [/quote] I use mine all the time, well did, it's died :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Roland Mfx GT-6B. It has options set up for instant tonal changes. I set it up in my chain but have never used it in majority of bands since 2012 when i was with a Friends of Deep Purple tribute band when switching between various bass styles ie Precision, Rik, Tele to cover everything used by different artists. I keep it in my chain in case i need the DI output and now as a back up tuner for my Rack mounted Korg. Other than that i get my current band sound from my Precision deluxe PJ set up so don't really need it but feels safer with it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='Monkey Steve' timestamp='1493383582' post='3287957'] I'm not sure if that's self deprecating in telling us that you don't use your brain, or showing off that your brain is genuine musical equipment [/quote] Definitely the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 With regard to the OPs phase 90, I can't remember the last time I heard a phaser used on bass anyway. Get rid and get something useful , I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The Big Muff I've been religiously carrying around for the last 18 months but never seem to use at a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 95% of the settings on my Pod XT Live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1493393725' post='3288065'] Di box on the end of the board for emergencies. Never ever used it once. Needed it the day before I bought it, obviously. [/quote] me too, i don't think it's ever left my gig bag since I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My Fender P and Jazz basses. Since switching to fives, these fours barely get a look in. I won't get rid of them though (well certainly not the P bass). Oh yes, those and my Ditto Looper 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My electric piano and soprano saxophone. I bought them with the best of intentions but never actually touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My Ukulele. I bought it because I know I'll need it when I eventually start writing songs again. I expect. Probably.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1493399313' post='3288115'] With regard to the OPs phase 90, I can't remember the last time I heard a phaser used on bass anyway. Get rid and get something useful , I say! [/quote] I think you may have fundamentally misunderstood the point of the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I get it (MXR envelope filter for me) Just offering some sage advice... now all I need is for someone to offer me some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Tool kit. Screwdrivers, plyers, etc. I have them in my gig bag, and use them at home on my gear, but can't remember the last time they saved my bacon on a gig. I'll be ready though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1493459129' post='3288452'] Tool kit. Screwdrivers, plyers, etc. I have them in my gig bag, and use them at home on my gear, but can't remember the last time they saved my bacon on a gig. I'll be ready though. [/quote] Yep, same here. Also, slightly off topic- I'm thinking more and more that an amp and cab set up is over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Half of all I own in the list below!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1493399313' post='3288115'] With regard to the OPs phase 90, I can't remember the last time I heard a phaser used on bass anyway. Get rid and get something useful , I say! [/quote] A Phase 90 is my default when playing fretless! I have a TC Flashback that I use for exactly four notes in one song, but life's not the same without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I run a two-channel floorboard and one channel has a Sansamp VTBASSDI at the end of a the signal chain. I never switch it on and honestly don't really get on with it... it's only there as it has an XLR output should any soundguy need to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 My Akai Miniak, bought to play one finger lines with an 80s band I've now left. Not been out of its case for well over a year but still think I'll need it the day after I sell it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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