Bass effects!
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Re: Bass effects!
Also diamond pedals are available again, including the bass comp
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Yes I use one with an MXR eq that needs 18v. Nothing to report apart from the fact it works.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Is it active or just a Y cable? If the latter you will need to use two Isolated outputs, a daisy chain won’t work.
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I think the technical description is: one 9v input, into a little magical barrel, one 18v output.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Re: Bass effects!
Yeah I’ll be getting the new Bass Compressor
If it’s the shit I’ll sell my old one with the funny power
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Oh are the new ones 9volt? Bonus,
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Re: Bass effects!
The Solidgoldfx Beta V is very fucking good. I haven’t got through all the Basses with it yet and just used the old ABM Klystrom SS Ashdown rig.
The post gain EQ was superbly thought through, it’s a really nice 2 Band Boost/Cut. The Bass side isn’t as heavy as the Sadowsky more like a MusicMan. Turning the drive completely off this is a lovely tone enhancer. I’d go as far as to say if the Beta had a DI then I could potentially flicked off the Sadowsky Pre/DI. (which I’ve been using for 25 years, so high praise)
The Drive is way less than I thought. Which suits me fine however those wanting extreme overdriven tones this might not be your bag. If you run the LPF as a mid scoop and boost the Presence or Treble Boost/Cut it can get a bit jagged. Works with a plectrum. Running the Wounded Paw Fuzz in front of it was certainly an “I wish Toany was here” moment Definitely need to try that with a Rawk Band
The three way switch engages/triggers a LPF. The middle position removes it and is louder than the other 2 settings.
Unity Volume is probably 10 o’clock but it does work smoothly and gradually
Increasing the drive does increase the volume. This annoys me
The Presence or Treble Boost/Cut really did not like the tone circuit of either of my 70’s Fenders...unusable in fact. Yet with a Stingray or MTD no issue apparent to my ears
So I think this is an excellent buy. Still have some things to try it out with but
it likes both flats and rounds
definitely blues and rock tones for days
handled flatwound B string with plectrum at 9V (surprising)
VCA Compressor behind it was smooth
Diamond Optical Compressor in front of it with the P Bass w/flats was majestic
slapping a Jazz Bass w/SS rounds it needed the Compressor, bass peaks where stressing the speaker cones.
walking jazz lines on a Fretless Stingray with a smidge of the drive works great
They are $199US. In my opinion well worth a bo peep.
The post gain EQ was superbly thought through, it’s a really nice 2 Band Boost/Cut. The Bass side isn’t as heavy as the Sadowsky more like a MusicMan. Turning the drive completely off this is a lovely tone enhancer. I’d go as far as to say if the Beta had a DI then I could potentially flicked off the Sadowsky Pre/DI. (which I’ve been using for 25 years, so high praise)
The Drive is way less than I thought. Which suits me fine however those wanting extreme overdriven tones this might not be your bag. If you run the LPF as a mid scoop and boost the Presence or Treble Boost/Cut it can get a bit jagged. Works with a plectrum. Running the Wounded Paw Fuzz in front of it was certainly an “I wish Toany was here” moment Definitely need to try that with a Rawk Band
The three way switch engages/triggers a LPF. The middle position removes it and is louder than the other 2 settings.
Unity Volume is probably 10 o’clock but it does work smoothly and gradually
Increasing the drive does increase the volume. This annoys me
The Presence or Treble Boost/Cut really did not like the tone circuit of either of my 70’s Fenders...unusable in fact. Yet with a Stingray or MTD no issue apparent to my ears
So I think this is an excellent buy. Still have some things to try it out with but
it likes both flats and rounds
definitely blues and rock tones for days
handled flatwound B string with plectrum at 9V (surprising)
VCA Compressor behind it was smooth
Diamond Optical Compressor in front of it with the P Bass w/flats was majestic
slapping a Jazz Bass w/SS rounds it needed the Compressor, bass peaks where stressing the speaker cones.
walking jazz lines on a Fretless Stingray with a smidge of the drive works great
They are $199US. In my opinion well worth a bo peep.
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Re: Bass effects!
Can be run at 9 or 18v however a couple of early reviews strongly suggest 18v (which is why I asked about the True Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler)
It’s the mid switch and EQ I’m most interested in. I’ve hardly used the Compressor bit it’s all about the Diamond Tone Enhancement for me
If I want a Levin squish Compressor I use the Dreadbox VCA in the Kinematic
Btw their Chorus/Flanger looks the business would definitely like to try out
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Re: Bass effects!
Should work perfectly!
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Re: Bass effects!
Yeah I think I’ll get one , if it’s not needed I can use it on the Diamond Bass Compressor when that arrives.
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Re: Bass effects!
Well, I’ll yoink whichever one doesn’t make the cut
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Re: Bass effects!
I nearly bought one of these last year
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... 4152856668
Apparently very good but I ended up with the Laney BCC Custard as a VCA type compressor
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... 4152856668
Apparently very good but I ended up with the Laney BCC Custard as a VCA type compressor
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Re: Bass effects!
Q. What can I buy alongside these strings to pad out the order?
A. Expensive Patch cables and extra power leads to spruce up my board
3 months later
Where did I put those patch cables and power leads?
8 months later
I really need to sell off some pedals what original boxes do I have?
Well inside these boxes are 2x loads of expensive patch cables and power leads.
Also found 2 brand new microphones and 4x microphone cables.
The strings remain unopened as well.
A. Expensive Patch cables and extra power leads to spruce up my board
3 months later
Where did I put those patch cables and power leads?
8 months later
I really need to sell off some pedals what original boxes do I have?
Well inside these boxes are 2x loads of expensive patch cables and power leads.
Also found 2 brand new microphones and 4x microphone cables.
The strings remain unopened as well.
Genuine Old Frontier Gibberish