Bunion Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Been after a Blackstone Mosfet Overdrive for such a long time. Finally one popped up on the fleabay “saved search” UK based so I had to jump on it. It wasn’t as cheap as I’d like but considering the condition of it (mint) and the cost of import tax and VAT if purchased new from Blackstone it was still reasonable and less hassle. She’s Definitely little and she’s definitely fierce It’s also exactly what I thought it would be, it sounds very much like an overdriven amp and I’m over the moon with it stock, but theres more! There are trim pots inside that I haven’t explored yet but just to add a twist there are also two capacitors inside that are are designed to be changeable so you can add your own presence and bass if you so choose. Yes I know his bass has too many strings and is tuned too high but it is an overdrive designed and built by a guitarist for guitarists… The external pots are exactly what I want and I think more pedals should head this way, I’m not one to fiddle with stuff, I like to set it and leave it and once set they can’t be knocked or moved unless you want to, although as demonstrated it’s easy enough with a thumb nail or a plectrum. I’ll leave you with some pictures from the manual that are worth a read if your into overdrive I don’t want to swamp the post with to much text, but needless to say there’s a goodly amount squeezed into the little box and I love it (honeymoon phase?) I think I got what I deserved after such a long wait Edited June 9, 2022 by Bunion 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiralchew Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Excellent run down. I’d be interested to hear how you find it over time. I’ve been sorely tempted by one of these for a long while and almost bit the bullet and ordered one from the US more than once. Jack Roan from Noble Amps recommended it so I would expect good things! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Im certainly looking forward to putting it through it’s paces, I will say if I’d gone the new route and purchased from the US I wouldn’t have been disappointed either it sounds great. I’ll have more to say when I’ve delved inside for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Ordered one based on this thread. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I like that a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Oh I feel a clone build coming on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 10/06/2022 at 15:44, Allaboutthebass said: however, I need the deposit for a new Motorbike The summer is coming and it will be the best day of the year 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) Finally had a chance to explore a bit, I haven’t got it at the start of the chain so I switched it from reactive to buffered as advised with the internal switch. I set the red channel to a slight hint of overdrive for a slightly thicker sound, cream crossroads style and the brown to a good dose of gnarley breakup for that Muse hysteria taste. I haven’t had a chance to play with the caps but I’ve some on order and I’m looking forward to experimenting there. Alas no rehearsal this week as a member has been in contact with a covid case at work so is isolating. can’t wait to crank up the volume though. Edited June 18, 2022 by Bunion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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