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[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='351377' date='Dec 11 2008, 12:02 AM']I've never had one but they're hugely popular over on talkbass, maybe ask over there? And yeah they do sound the tits.[/quote]
amazing pedals i'd love to get my hands on a original brassmaster

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I bought one of these cheeky little numbers from a fellow Basschatter a few months ago - it's Asstastic!

Quite a variety of tones from all out to heavy fuzz to a bit of (butt) mud to mostly natural bass with hint of fuzz. Very tweakable. Very powerful sounding. Totally chocolate starfish I'd say!

Love the pink triangle and pink LED.

I was torn between this and the Earthbound Supercolider when I pounced on this one and have no regrets - it'll stay on my board forever and has been incorporated into a few of my bands songs too.

I found a good website created by a Talkbass chappie I think it's called bassfuzz.com. He's kindly reviewed a selection of pedals and included ratings and some samples so this could help you decide if it's the one for you or if you fancy something else.

Arsemungus mate!

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[quote name='burno70' post='351718' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:12 PM']I bought one of these cheeky little numbers from a fellow Basschatter a few months ago - it's Asstastic!

Quite a variety of tones from all out to heavy fuzz to a bit of (butt) mud to mostly natural bass with hint of fuzz. Very tweakable. Very powerful sounding. Totally chocolate starfish I'd say!

Love the pink triangle and pink LED.

I was torn between this and the Earthbound Supercolider when I pounced on this one and have no regrets - it'll stay on my board forever and has been incorporated into a few of my bands songs too.

I found a good website created by a Talkbass chappie I think it's called bassfuzz.com. He's kindly reviewed a selection of pedals and included ratings and some samples so this could help you decide if it's the one for you or if you fancy something else.

Arsemungus mate![/quote]

I also have one that was modded by Malekko to add a little extra bass responce when using an active bass. I found my Sandbergs lost a little bottom end when used in active mode. For me they sound best when used with a passive bass like my Pimped P.

They are Asstastic. :)

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[quote name='burno70' post='351718' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:12 PM']I bought one of these cheeky little numbers from a fellow Basschatter a few months ago - it's Asstastic!

Quite a variety of tones from all out to heavy fuzz to a bit of (butt) mud to mostly natural bass with hint of fuzz. Very tweakable. Very powerful sounding. Totally chocolate starfish I'd say!

Love the pink triangle and pink LED.

I was torn between this and the Earthbound Supercolider when I pounced on this one and have no regrets - it'll stay on my board forever and has been incorporated into a few of my bands songs too.

I found a good website created by a Talkbass chappie I think it's called bassfuzz.com. He's kindly reviewed a selection of pedals and included ratings and some samples so this could help you decide if it's the one for you or if you fancy something else.

Arsemungus mate![/quote]

Yeah, that used to be mine. It is a great pedal. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28349&hl=assmaster"]Here[/url] is my sale thread which contains an interesting discussion of the pedal's strengths and weakness and links to Talkbass threads on the same topic.

PS Glad you're enjoying it Burno

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Thanks Mr E Tension,

I remember that discussion in you seller thread very well - I was reading it thinking "wow - everyone's arguing about this amazing pedal but no-ones bought it yet!"

and then making a payment rather sharpish before anyone else gegged in!

I have to say it sounds exactly like the samples - xellent!

If I sort my audio interface out over the weekend (doesn't seem to like my new Vista PC!) I'll leave a sample or two for anyone who may still be interested.

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[quote name='burno70' post='353213' date='Dec 12 2008, 10:39 PM']Thanks Mr E Tension,

I remember that discussion in you seller thread very well - I was reading it thinking [b]"wow - everyone's arguing about this amazing pedal but no-ones bought it yet!"[/b]

and then making a payment rather sharpish before anyone else gegged in!

I have to say it sounds exactly like the samples - xellent!

If I sort my audio interface out over the weekend (doesn't seem to like my new Vista PC!) I'll leave a sample or two for anyone who may still be interested.[/quote]

That's exactly what I was thinking - then you came along!

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So, I ended up getting one (thanks Marc) and all I can say is that it is a dirty bastard, a filthy, dirty, disgusting bastard of a pedal. :P
The Sensitivity knob is amazing and the ass and harm switches give such room for mischief.
I can honestly say that this is a bassists dream, if they are looking for fuzz sounds.
Built like a brick and absolutely silent when you're not playing.
In a word, magic. ;)

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[quote name='steve-soar' post='379654' date='Jan 13 2009, 08:49 PM']So, I ended up getting one (thanks Marc) and all I can say is that it is a dirty bastard, a filthy, dirty, disgusting bastard of a pedal. :)
The Sensitivity knob is amazing and the ass and harm switches give such room for mischief.
I can honestly say that this is a bassists dream, if they are looking for fuzz sounds.
Built like a brick and absolutely silent when you're not playing.
In a word, magic. ;)[/quote]

I've just built a Brassmaster clone, which is pretty much the same as what the M:alekko is.
Agree, it is such an amazing & individual fuzz, with tons of tonal possibilities.
You can do some real damage with one those pedals :P

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