krispn Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) Hey folks, Got this to compare with my Bass Soul Food but the BSF just works better for my needs and with my current set up. I should have know but the small footprint was appealing. These are designed by BJF who famously made the BBBOD pedal which is very well received in the monophonic plank community! Website link: http://www.one-contr...assmachine.html Loads of video clips available on the One Control site. Now don't get me wrong the HGBM is a fine unit but a little dark for my tastes when I play finger style which I do 99% of the time and I prefer flat wound strings too. I will say with a pick and round wounds the HGBM won my vote as a low gain always on type sound but as I use a pedal train mini I have no room for two drive pedals no matter how cute and I refuse to get a bigger board as I'd only be inclined to fill it up! Plus my main gigs do not require me to have an always on drive sound - I tried but the band told me off The pedal has a LOW control 'hidden' on the side which can easily be adjusted with a small screwdriver without having to remove the battery cover or any faff at all. It has a tonne of low end oomph should you need it. It can provide serious bottom - no BS it's a powerful wee set and forget control! I found the tone to be a little dark as I said but that might suit your rig and bass - wasn't as pleasing to my ear but that's not really my kinda sound in the first place. Run's on 9 -18v power and gives more headroom at 18v operation. This one comes boxed as new - had a run through at rehearsal after some home A/B'ing with the BSF so minimal playtime on this one. If you need a PSU I can include a official Boss PSU for an additional £15 - so that's the HGBM pedal and Boss PSU for £80 posted U.K. No trades on this one as I simply don't have the space in my pedaltrain mini!Specifications Input impedance: 330K Output impedance: 25K Max Drive voltage: 9V～18V Power consumption: 12mA S/N ratio: -90dB Size: 39Wx100Dx31H mm (excluding protruding parts) 47Wx100Dx48H mm (including protruding parts) Weight: Approx. 160 grams True-Bypass Switching High Quality Aluminum Enclosure Power: 9V Battery or Standard DC Power Supply Edited November 19, 2017 by krispn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Bump I had this at my choir thing tonight just to make sure I wasn't making a huge mistake. It's a great pedal but the mid bump of the BSF just works better for me and my rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 This pedal does low gain to tube like drive and would be a great addition to any rig where a non Darkglass sound was needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Lol - you know exactly how to get my attention don't you! I'm listening to a YouTube demo as we speak, and it does sound good! Go on then, I'll take this off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I've been deliberating on this too long!trying to decide whether it could replace my Knightfall! two very different pedals though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) I have a COG Darklighter in a custom build and this is a different sounding pedal. For £65 what you got to lose It can be quite dynamic and I had had it set up woth drive around noon tone up full and volume to match the amp. Nice pick'd bass tone! Edited November 18, 2017 by krispn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 On Hold - Pending the usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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