Double Hotcake; anyone got one I can look at?

TmcB · Post by **TmcB** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:33 pm

I've asked him twice about buying one but he didn't respond. Why be discreet? Isn't it better that I'm being overt about what I'd like to know and what I'm going to do with it? To be very honest, I'd like to build one so I know whether it's what I want to use on bass. I'm happy to shell out if it does what I want because I'm a wanker who likes people to think I'm awesome because of my gear. I want a double hotcake because the bass player in Jakob uses one and I want to be cool like him when I grow up.

Like all pedals the guts don't matter as much the box. No one pays for the sound as much as they pay for mojo and authenticity.

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:39 pm

TmcB wrote:Like all pedals the guts don't matter as much the box. No one pays for the sound as much as they pay for mojo and authenticity.

Which is why many people play big-name gear...

Post by **Capt. Black** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:49 pm

TmcB wrote:I've asked him twice about buying one but he didn't respond. Why be discreet? Isn't it better that I'm being overt about what I'd like to know and what I'm going to do with it? To be very honest, I'd like to build one so I know whether it's what I want to use on bass. I'm happy to shell out if it does what I want because I'm a wanker who likes people to think I'm awesome because of my gear. I want a double hotcake because the bass player in Jakob uses one and I want to be cool like him when I grow up.

Like all pedals the guts don't matter as much the box. No one pays for the sound as much as they pay for mojo and authenticity.

Heheh I hear ya. Want me to give Paul a call and say hurry up and answer you?

TmcB · Post by **TmcB** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:52 pm

Right now? No, I've lost all my bargaining chips with the Mrs and have to sell a bit to get the cash together at the moment, but if I'm able to hit you up to hit him up in a month or so that would be cool.

Zaulkin · Post by **Zaulkin** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:54 pm

Hotcake... Forgot about those. Must try one.

Vorbis · Post by **Vorbis** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:26 pm

Zaulkin wrote:Hotcake... Forgot about those. Must try one.

Suits AC30's, got one?

Zaulkin · Post by **Zaulkin** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:30 pm

Vorbis wrote:
Zaulkin wrote:Hotcake... Forgot about those. Must try one.
Suits AC30's, got one?

Nope, that's what I was wondering... They work best with an amp that already sounds slightly 'gritty' like a Vox or Marshall right? My amp is more in the Fender territory. I'm kinda looking for a smooth drive pedal so I'll try Jen's fuzz first (ib;jb).

MogwaiBoy · Post by **MogwaiBoy** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:39 pm

TmcB wrote:the bass player in Jakob uses one and I want to be cool like him when I grow up.

Hehehehehe I'm going to tell Maurice you said that

handsoffmatt · Post by **handsoffmatt** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:07 am

TmcB wrote:I've asked him twice about buying one but he didn't respond.

Or how about send an email to your friendly local HotCake retailer. Doubles in stock right now

Polar Bear · Post by **Polar Bear** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:19 am

This^ there's plenty kicking round, 7 day money back guarantee in NZ if you 'don't like it'

TmcB · Post by **TmcB** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:41 am

Oh all right you cheeky salespeople, I'll be all legit and shit about things.

jimi · Post by **jimi** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:28 pm

Zaulkin wrote: Nope, that's what I was wondering... They work best with an amp that already sounds slightly 'gritty' like a Vox or Marshall right? My amp is more in the Fender territory. I'm kinda looking for a smooth drive pedal so I'll try Jen's fuzz first (ib;jb).

Hotcake into my Marshall is heaven, but into the bellbird (6V6) its a bit average.

I have used one on bass before, but that was before I had a decent amp. Cranked ampeg needs no dirt pedals.

druz15 · Post by **druz15** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:03 pm

jimi wrote:
Hotcake into my Marshall is heaven, but into the bellbird (6V6) its a bit average.

this, gain at midway with my marshall is absolutely gorgeous, but with my dual showman (6L6 I believe) it needs to be at least past 3 o clock to get any useable sounds out of it, where those settings with a voxy/marshally amp would be a muddy mess usually

TmcB · Post by **TmcB** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:35 pm

TmcB wrote:Oh all right you cheeky salespeople, I'll be all legit and shit about things.

True to my word, I have got the good Mr Crowther himself to rustle me up a double that's a bit tweaked for bass. We'll see how it goes, hopefully it kicks ass for both bass and guitar.

nzsimon1 · Post by **nzsimon1** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:09 pm

good for you

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