Post your Pedalboard: Episode VII- Final Fantasy 7 [Archive]

Max Roberts

12-13-2007, 08:27 AM

this is what my board looks like at this moment (cookies for anyone who can guess what I've got):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/lol.jpg

just waiting on this pedal and it should be complete:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/bottom.jpg

BOB
bottom right = Not sure
Top right = Korg DT-10
Next to bottom right = EBS something
Next to that = Xotic X-Blender
Next to that = Analogman Bi-Compressor or Bi-Chorus

Not sure what the other two.

speak_onion

12-13-2007, 08:28 AM

here's mine. I haven't posted it in a while, but potentially some changes on the way!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/dudewheresmybass/bassboard737.jpg

Wow, have I seen this board before? Did I say how much I liked it then? I really like! Shows you can go bonkers without a ton of boutiquey skree. Not that boutiquey skree isn't great, it's what keeps us all coming back, but I'm just saying.

I hate that we can't swear on this board. Sometimes there's no substitute for the word, "****".

McHaven

12-13-2007, 09:00 AM

Over Christmas I'm planning on picking up a chorus. I haven't decided which yet, but it's going to be whatever I can get the cheapest soonest. If that pedal doesn't work out, I'll move onto my next choice. I'm thinking Small Clone or Rocktron Tsunami/Deep Blue, but also have my eye on a Dano Cool Cat and a Boss CE-5.

I'm also going to build a board soon, so I can have a real setup. It really sucks that I'll have to decide what pedals to actually keep on there. Of course, it will be built with room for a couple more. ;)

So without pics, here's my current rundown

Bass -> Big Muff Pi -> Small Stone Phaser -> Morley Power Wah -> Boss RC-2 Looper -> Boss TU-2.

Only things I really see myself adding are chorus, an envelope filter...maybe a flange? Maybe some Moog. God, Pedal GAS is a disease! I don't even want a new bass anymore! :help:

Swimming Bird

12-13-2007, 10:24 AM

Sadly, I can't bring all of my pedals up to school, so behold: The School Board

http://a705.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/25/l_4e4f86d2a8802111637d20184dfee580.jpg

I hope y'all can see the photo this time...

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 11:32 AM

bottom right = Not sure
Top right = Korg DT-10
Next to bottom right = EBS something
Next to that = Xotic X-Blender
Next to that = Analogman Bi-Compressor or Bi-Chorus

Not sure what the other two.

very close mate :)

Bottom right is a custom A/B to send my signal to my DT-10 (debatting whether or not I NEED this as the DT-10 has a very good buffered bypass anyway... it does have a BIG pink LED though :P)
Next in the chain is an EBS Multicomp
Next is an Xotic X-Blender with a RogerMayer Voodoobass in the loop
Next in the chain is an Analogman Clonechorus with deep switch

Then I've got a T-rex Fuel Tank powering them (have had NO problems with it whatsoever, and it makes my Chorus sound very clean and even deeper with the 12V supply ;) )

I'll post the final board when it's done, which should be after all of this x-mas madness

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 11:34 AM

Hey Bob, when you get that thing in, let me know how you like it please :)

defo mate... hoping to record some samples of all of my pedals once i have some spare time after christmas

Higgie

12-13-2007, 11:36 AM

very close mate :)

Bottom right is a custom A/B to send my signal to my DT-10 (debatting whether or not I NEED this as the DT-10 has a very good buffered bypass anyway... it does have a BIG pink LED though :P)
Next in the chain is an EBS Multicomp
Next is an Xotic X-Blender with a RogerMayer Voodoobass in the loop
Next in the chain is an Analogman Clonechorus with deep switch

Then I've got a T-rex Fuel Tank powering them (have had NO problems with it whatsoever, and it makes my Chorus sound very clean and even deeper with the 12V supply ;) )

I'll post the final board when it's done, which should be after all of this x-mas madness

Damn, I was just about to have a go figuring out your setup :p

The only thing I didn't get was the A/B box!

Nyarlathotep

12-13-2007, 11:44 AM

Wow, ive missed quite a bit of these threads...

Mines still the POD:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/DanielTulip/Rig%20-%20June%2030%20-%202007/Rig-June302007-003Small.jpg

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 11:58 AM

Damn, I was just about to have a go figuring out your setup

The only thing I didn't get was the A/B box!

LOL! You can still have a cookie ^_^

Kenny Allyn

12-13-2007, 12:06 PM

Well coming from just using a simple Sabine tuner and an instrument cord for years ...

This "is" a BIG pedal board for me.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/kennyallyn/PedalBoard-1.jpg

I designed the board many years ago when I played guitar and it fits into an aluminum camara case.

The "Double Voodoo" board is like having an SVT on call the Voodoo Lab power supply has a SAG function
that allows the voltage to be dropped to 4 volts (like a worn out battery)to the Roger Mayer Voodoo Bass pedal giving it a smooth overdrive sound when the gain is set to a minimal setting as seen in the picture. The chorus adds a small gain boost and more harmonic content for a little more aggressive sound. The compressor is set to "Tubesim" and gives the signal a glassy tube-like compression rather than a squashed flat signal. All of the interconnect cables are George Ls.

:smug: ... Simple but effective

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 12:34 PM

OMFG!!!

You're the only other person I've seen on TB who uses a Voodoobass!

How do you find it mate?

James Hart

12-13-2007, 12:53 PM

most recent picture....

http://www.myselfalone.com/images/fx-take5.jpg

one pedal gone, 3 on the way at some point (I CANNOT wait to get my phase 45 clone!)...

updates and new pictures once I'm at the next step... oh yeah, I'm also getting the bigger Gator board soon as well.

coolrunner989

12-13-2007, 12:56 PM

that Analogman King of Tone pedal is an OD/distortion pedal, right?

I really want a maxon AF-9

James Hart

12-13-2007, 12:58 PM

that Analogman King of Tone pedal is an OD/distortion pedal, right?

yup!

Pearldiver

12-13-2007, 01:13 PM

Got a BCB-60 board as a early xmas present from my parents yesterday.

http://users.ameritech.net/pearldiver/IMG00017.jpg
left to right is LMB-3, NS-2. DD-6, CE-3, ODB-3 and TU-2

Might replace the ODB-3 and CE-3 with the RV-5 and PS-5 after I get my tax return....or I might need a second board. :D

Sorry for the cell phone picture.

Kenny Allyn

12-13-2007, 01:15 PM

You're the only other person I've seen on TB who uses a Voodoobass!

How do you find it mate?

76074
Maybe the best kept secret out there ...

:) ... You can read my thoughts on it here http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=1073

johans

12-13-2007, 01:17 PM

DITTO bob!

i am curious too, lots have sworn by it but no clips yet so far :)

defo mate... hoping to record some samples of all of my pedals once i have some spare time after christmas

cathal

12-13-2007, 02:32 PM

here's mine. I haven't posted it in a while, but potentially some changes on the way!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/dudewheresmybass/bassboard737.jpg

hello nice pedals

how do you find the ibanez bass synth

is it worthy of getting

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 02:38 PM

just recorded 6 voodoobass samples if anyone wants them, just gimme a shout (cause im lazy and don't want to upload them all to fileput.com lol)

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 02:45 PM

ahem, i mean putfile

OhThePeacock

12-13-2007, 03:27 PM

Pearldiver

12-13-2007, 03:44 PM

What DOD pedal is that? The lighting makes it tough to see.

Looks like a Grunge/Bass Grunge pedal.

Geddyfleaharris

12-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Hey Chronicle - Please send me your Tonebender. I'm a really great guy and very deserving of a fine pedal like that. :D

BTW Love the 2001.

I have a completely new board just about ready for public consumption. Will try to post it later today or tomorrow.

OhThePeacock

12-13-2007, 03:47 PM

roflol

12-13-2007, 03:58 PM

OhThePeacock

12-13-2007, 04:54 PM

The Thor is a distortion pedal, if you have some time go to OLC Circuts' website...James made some clips of it that are on there.

incognito89x

12-13-2007, 05:09 PM

Got my new pedalboard set up today :) Been eagerly awaiting to post my latest set-up here.

New additions since last post: Foxx Fuzz/Wah/Volume. EHX Stereo Electric Mistress (not pictured. Still comparing it to the BF-3 as to which I prefer).

http://thebreakaway.net/staff/chaz/photos/PedalBoard_007.jpg

coolrunner989

12-13-2007, 05:13 PM

Sweet!
NYC pedalboard, right?

could you expound on the Foxx a little more? what does it do exactly, how does it sound?

Thanks

roflol

12-13-2007, 05:16 PM

The Thor is a distortion pedal, if you have some time go to OLC Circuts' website...James made some clips of it that are on there.

i cant find it can you link pretty please ;<

James Hart

12-13-2007, 05:19 PM

The Thor is a distortion pedal, if you have some time go to OLC Circuts' website...James made some clips of it that are on there.

yup!

here is a sample of it in the real world...

http://www.myselfalone.com/tracks/mp3s/Thor_on_bass_in_band_setting.mp3

it's just a piece of a chord progression jam that the guitarist started (off key) singing over.

Bee Bass -> thor -> AD9 -> 1x15" ampeg combo of some sort the drummer owns.

www.olcircuits.com is the site / place I got the thor from

dunce180

12-13-2007, 05:46 PM

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 05:55 PM

And we all thought i was the Tool-Nut XD

g00eY

12-13-2007, 06:00 PM

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/g00eY/IMG_3875.jpg

No changes, but I do have some new patches :) . I'll be getting a case for it for Christmas.

incognito89x

12-13-2007, 06:27 PM

Sweet!
NYC pedalboard, right?

could you expound on the Foxx a little more? what does it do exactly, how does it sound?

Thanks

The switch on the top of the pedal which is visible is the Fuzz on/bypass switch.

Underneath the treadle is another switch. In one mode the treadle acts as a volume pedal, push the toe all the way down with pressure and it activates the wah.

So it's a fuzz pedal, wah pedal, and volume pedal all rolled into one. It has 4 different wah stylings, and 3 knobs to control the fuzz as well as an octave switch.

It can be a straight volume pedal or it can be a volume pedal with fuzz on. It can be a straight wah pedal or it can be a wah pedal with fuzz on.

How do you like that Foxx wah. Does it kill much lowend?

I'm still deciding on whether I want to keep it for sure or not, but I'm leaning towards doing so. I had a Morley Power Wah before picking this up. I like the smoothness of the Morley treadle a lot more. The Foxx uses a sprocket system to move the treadle which feel a little rough at times. I like the versatility of styles available with the Foxx Wah. I don't like the Volume pedal portion though. I know Thom (vegas532) said he had his modded to bypass the volume function altogether, which I may consider at some point. I also don't like the placement of the wah switch.

The fuzz sounds great. It does kill a little low end, but that's why I've got the ToneBender. If you're looking for just fuzz, the ToneBender will always be my recommendation. However the Foxx has a pretty similar sound to the Bender with a little less low end.

I'll try to get some foxx fuzz clips up sooner or later.

And we all thought i was the Tool-Nut XD

I'm just more discreet about it :D I see your board has grown by leaps and bounds since I last talked to ya on AIM though. :bassist:

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 06:30 PM

That's true, but now i'm trying to move off onto being a total justin board you know? :P But for the most part- most of the pedals are keepers!!

BigBassBob

12-13-2007, 06:43 PM

Voodoobass clips here (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=387691)

Alfie

12-13-2007, 06:47 PM

This is the setup for my next gig (I couldn't find a pedalboard big enough :))

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/grrh27/DSC_0010.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/grrh27/DSC_0011.jpg

coolrunner989

12-13-2007, 06:50 PM

LMAO! I'm glad I wasnt drinking when I saw that

what is that though?

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 06:51 PM

lmao, good one :P

HEY WAIT A MINUTE! I SEE A BASS DRIVE!

YOU'RE A LIER!!!

Alfie

12-13-2007, 06:56 PM

Catalinbread Serrano Picoso- it gives a really good clean boost.

Alfie

12-13-2007, 07:03 PM

lmao, good one :P

HEY WAIT A MINUTE! I SEE A BASS DRIVE!

YOU'RE A LIER!!!

I 'used' the bassdrive at the last gig- it just sat there looking unloved. I guess I just love the sound from my hollowbody too much that I didn't want to turn the thing on. But yes I am a liar- there is also a korg tuner there which I may well plug in as well.

Bassplayer_479

12-13-2007, 07:10 PM

A week ago I got my GT-6B...I'll have a pic up soon of it alongside my looper and volume setup...

What's your experience with the GT-6B???

Likes?
Dislikes?

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Ah you're a sleezy one ;P

Asa Samuel

12-13-2007, 07:20 PM

Advent children FTW!
http://i11.tinypic.com/8a1wdpy.jpg

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 07:57 PM

Oh geez, i hope this thread stays on topic.. I remember around page 25 of the last pedalboard thread, we talked about Zelda! >_<

waffle puzzle

12-13-2007, 08:23 PM

Last thread, I sent a current photo of my set-up, but since this is a NEW thread.....
...here is my set up with a
SECRET !!!

Go to a thrift store, buy some 99 cent stuffed animal snakes, and wind them between your pedals to keep things more intact between shows, rehearsals, etc... Frogs work good, too, as long as their legs are long enough.

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2498/mdmfx03lg4.jpg

Alfie

12-13-2007, 08:31 PM

waffle puzzle

12-13-2007, 08:36 PM

Even good velcro sometimes "gives" when slinging cases around loading in, loading out....

Thrift stores are a GREAT source for "luggage-type-things" also.
With some creativity, you can find solutions to many problems for under 2 bucks.

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 08:37 PM

is the SECREt a Qtron? lol

Bassplayer_479

12-13-2007, 08:38 PM

Sometimes I think that only I can see my posts...

Vic Winters

12-13-2007, 08:48 PM

Oh geez, i hope this thread stays on topic.. I remember around page 25 of the last pedalboard thread, we talked about Zelda! >_<

My board knocked everyone off topic for almost 2 pages. It was awesome.

Chronicle

12-13-2007, 08:51 PM

^The people who posted after you don't have any experience with the GT-6B maybe.

waffle puzzle

12-13-2007, 08:51 PM

Re: Bassplayer 479

I dig the GT-6B----
in fact, the empty loop on the loop-master is for the one I own but generally leave at home for rehearsing in headphones.

I like the "strings" sounding patches (forget the original name)
also, the distortions are great, as well as the flange patches
(the 'anthony' patch---cool !)

I don't necessarily like the synth patches, or the sequencer bits (I play synth, so they aren't necessary for me)

A FANTASTIC board !!

g00eY

12-13-2007, 08:56 PM

What's your experience with the GT-6B???

Likes?
Dislikes?

I like the fact that it has everything I need and then some. I dislike the fact that it has ridiculous effects that I'll never use or some effects like the synth that are really hard to config.

But it's a really nice board. I also like the fact that you can save like 80 user patches or something. The pedal provides a lot of user flexibility in the sounds and the format you have things set up. Sometimes it gets confusing and overwhelming, but it's not too bad once you figure stuff out. I think I have it down well enough that I can change some effects on the fly. I'm still trying to learn all the effects and what they do, though.

waffle puzzle

12-13-2007, 09:01 PM

Since my Barge-O-FX-Boards have a lot of knob-twiddling ability, when I use my
GT-6B....I just use the presets.

I re-did the ORDER of them (on user-settings), so I know right where my favorite 10 are.

No matter what anyone says---the presets are flippin good !

bassbmx

12-13-2007, 09:19 PM

This is the setup for my next gig (I couldn't find a pedalboard big enough :))

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/grrh27/DSC_0010.jpg

Oh, that's one sexy little pedal!! Good price too.

McHaven

12-13-2007, 09:22 PM

I swear it'll be on a real board soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v23/nettor/S7300187.jpg

Chorus incoming also, either a Deep Blue or Tsunami

Marshbass

12-13-2007, 11:05 PM

i didn't get a chance to thank the people who gave me props for my board before the old thread closed so, cheers guys :bassist:

here's the board again:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z128/atmarshall86/pedalboard.jpg

Swimming Bird

12-13-2007, 11:45 PM

Looks like a Grunge/Bass Grunge pedal.

Yep, it's an original Bass Grunge I found in a bargain bin for fifteen bucks. It sounded like my BMP, but with more controls, so I ditched the BMP.

Atomicant

12-13-2007, 11:59 PM

I should have something to add to this after xmas... just waiting on some foam and velcro,,,

oh and a **** load of pedals...

crapusername

12-14-2007, 06:02 AM

Cathal:
the ibanez synth is basically an envelope filter with a distortion. Not in the sense of a bass balls, but IMO more useable. Definitely worth the money. People reject the SYB5 as a bit of a lemon, but with the expression pedal, it transforms it totally. With just the SYB and octoplus, i can get really close to the "deeper underground" synth sound.

artitrol

12-14-2007, 06:23 AM

that's my toyz i used now......

i have sold all my ebs pedals......muilt-comp, octa-bass...

OhThePeacock

12-14-2007, 10:00 AM

What's the difference between the TubeQ and the miniQ other than the obvious.

TaySte_2000

12-14-2007, 10:10 AM

What's the difference between the TubeQ and the miniQ other than the obvious.

One's a tube EQ the other is a filter

OhThePeacock

12-14-2007, 10:13 AM

Oh I see now that the E is cleverly hidden within the Q, I thought it was a tube version of the Q-tron.

Geddyfleaharris

12-14-2007, 11:23 AM

Sometimes I think that only I can see my posts...

I can never see your posts.......:hiding:

Higgie

12-14-2007, 11:36 AM

This pic is a little old, and the UniBass and Jet Phaser have gone, but you get the idea ;)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/Bass%20Stuff/DSCF0056.jpg

Max Roberts

12-14-2007, 11:38 AM

My jet phase now :D:D:D

Higgie

12-14-2007, 11:39 AM

You're welcome :p

Seigi

12-14-2007, 11:40 AM

http://www.houseofsound.ch/webshop/shop_images/articles/Gearbox.jpg

artitrol

12-14-2007, 11:44 AM

What's the difference between the TubeQ and the miniQ other than the obvious.

yes the Tube EQ is an Eq......i just sold it today because it's too big and warm to me......i bought it in 2004 and love this pedal very much still. i love the big-warm tone this years until last week......but i want to a clearer tone and not very progressive now......

artitrol

12-14-2007, 11:47 AM

This pic is a little old, and the UniBass and Jet Phaser have gone, but you get the idea ;)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/Bass%20Stuff/DSCF0056.jpg

ohhhhh...big kick ass pedals......

Pearldiver

12-14-2007, 12:29 PM

http://www.houseofsound.ch/webshop/shop_images/articles/Gearbox.jpg

..and here I thought I was the only Toneport user in these parts. :cool:

roflol

12-14-2007, 01:08 PM

yup!

here is a sample of it in the real world...

http://www.myselfalone.com/tracks/mp3s/Thor_on_bass_in_band_setting.mp3

it's just a piece of a chord progression jam that the guitarist started (off key) singing over.

Bee Bass -> thor -> AD9 -> 1x15" ampeg combo of some sort the drummer owns.

www.olcircuits.com is the site / place I got the thor from

ahh kinda nice for a lil bit of overdrive the names a selling point to ;<

Tomass

12-14-2007, 01:41 PM

This pic is a little old, and the UniBass and Jet Phaser have gone, but you get the idea ;)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/Higgie123/Bass%20Stuff/DSCF0056.jpg

WOWEE. Nice Collection of pedals you got going there man. Thats probaly worth my $$$ than my whole rig. If i was wearing a hat i would take it off to you.

Higgie

12-14-2007, 02:05 PM

Thanks :) I had a MASSIVE board and decided to sell everything to fund a smaller super-board. In the end the Jet Phaser wasn't for me, but I've got a few more beauties to make up for it ;) My next pic should be with a finished board. But that could be a couple months away yet.

Max Roberts

12-14-2007, 02:10 PM

Higgie

12-14-2007, 02:20 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot about that :D

bassist4dalord

12-14-2007, 02:29 PM

very nice rig but what is the GK head powering?

James Hart

12-14-2007, 02:31 PM

ahh kinda nice for a lil bit of overdrive the names a selling point to ;<

:)

I use it set with the gain pretty low. It gets nasty (in a good way) with the gain up!

bassman515

12-14-2007, 03:25 PM

Here is what i have...

roflol

12-14-2007, 03:42 PM

:)

I use it set with the gain pretty low. It gets nasty (in a good way) with the gain up!

oh man i got GAS ;/ i want a peddle for just a lil bit of grit because the muffs a bit full on even on really low but i shall have to resist :/

EASonBass

12-14-2007, 05:25 PM

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p154/eseidman/IMG_0863.jpg

I have the X2 sitting on a block of foam to raise it above the aluminum lip of the board to improve reception.

The AB switch lets me switch between the multidrive/octabass effects and a clean with CAE boost channel. Parallel out from the Sansamp to back line and DI from Sansamp to FOH.

Astroboy for additonal power.

Niff

12-14-2007, 06:03 PM

hahah, that's brilliant. i love when people add little bits of flavour to their boards. bravo.

Bassplayer_479

12-14-2007, 08:50 PM

I can never see your posts.......:hiding:

ok...now I'm scared...:hiding:

CallMeBlind

12-15-2007, 02:57 AM

Oh yeah, I forgot about that :D

I see you had MXR Bass Auto Q, 00Funk and Mu-tron previously, so now Mu-tron is doing the whole work for you?

Higgie

12-15-2007, 10:14 AM

Yeah, the Mu-Tron is a great filter. It's pricey, but totally worth it IMO. If I couldn't get a Mu-Tron my next filter of choice would be the Maxon AF-9. Absolutely fantastic pedal if you can't justify the moolah that the original Mu-Tron's are going for nowadays.

Pacman

12-15-2007, 12:15 PM

My current setup:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/jonpackard/IMG_9511.jpg

Jared Lash

12-15-2007, 12:24 PM

My current setup:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/jonpackard/IMG_9511.jpg

Looks pretty good Pac. How are you liking the Bootzilla? The comment I've heard from most people is that they dig the sound but that it breaks easily. How has yours held up?

Pacman

12-15-2007, 12:26 PM

Mine's held up ok. I goes on the road in that flight case there. I must confess, I don't use it that much. It's lots of fun when I do, though! (I have another Snarling Dogs wah, a bass wah without fuzz, that I think I like a little better...)

bassman314

12-15-2007, 03:17 PM

oh boy.. Episode 7 of gas...

redstrand

12-15-2007, 04:41 PM

Ended up trading the Ampeg head I found for this board. Now I have plenty of space to expand.

I'm looking to add three pedals and a volume pedal of some sort.

Anscari

12-16-2007, 09:21 AM

niceee ^^

JoshB

12-17-2007, 09:34 PM

Mine hasn't changed much since I posted it last...the Graphic fuzz is gone and a Whammy is in its place. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this board. I might sell most of them and start over...who knows.

I still love the actual board though! It's a bit on the heavy side, but I can throw it in the truck and not worry about it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/jmb7183/pedalboard/DSCF1939.jpg

coolrunner989

12-17-2007, 10:05 PM

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v171/104/101/1122600165/n1122600165_30205172_6525.jpg

I love it!

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v171/104/101/1122600165/n1122600165_30205173_6899.jpg

I spent a while on that - can you tell? lol

more info
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388826

syciprider

12-17-2007, 10:12 PM

I built a small board for my next deployment.

I used things I found in my home. An old laptop case, a powerstrip and some velcro from my last pedalboard build.

http://alvarfamily.com/miniboardclosed1024

http://alvarfamily.com/miniboardopen1024

I just gotta clean it up a bit and maybe get a smaller strip.

canshaker

12-17-2007, 10:21 PM

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r288/thekliq/pedalboardws.jpg

Following signal path:

1. Peterson Strobostomp
2. Lehle P-Split passive signal splitter (sending 1 signal through the efx chain, and the other clean signal to #11)
3. Dunlop Bass Wah
4. EH Little Big Muff Pi
5. Boss Phase Shifter
6. Boss Flanger
7. Boss Chorus Ensemble
8. Line 6 Echo Park (I modded it to control the delay time with...)
8a. Boss expression pedal
9. Line 6 Verbzilla (running through...)
9a. Radial Big Shot Mixer (to split the signal, so I can bring the reverb in gradually via...)
9b. Boss volume pedal
10. Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2
11. I built this box basically as the inputs for my 2 heads (One clean, the other efx). It connects to my rig via a DB25 connector/cable.

OhThePeacock

12-17-2007, 10:28 PM

Wow, very well thought out. :D
My hat is off to you!

Prahainspring

12-17-2007, 10:36 PM

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8118/pedalboardyh5.jpg

I can't keep my pedals in order on the board, so I just make sure everything is all neat before setting them up on the floor.

canshaker

12-17-2007, 10:39 PM

Wow, very well thought out. :D
My hat is off to you!

Gracias.

Roady

12-18-2007, 06:09 AM

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/r0ady/board.jpg

Whammy WH-4 usually goes at the front of the chain, but when I moved my stuff back home I seem to have lost the UK adapter for it
And I still need to get myself an actual board!!!

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 10:51 AM

nice collection!
how do you like the maxon? I've heard it is great and I want to try it, but I dont have the cash right now to go buy a new one...

Higgie

12-18-2007, 11:06 AM

I see you are still loving the Hellbaby :)

Chris V.

12-18-2007, 04:05 PM

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 04:07 PM

Its good. I had it but didnt use it. Sounds great with distortion afterwards for soloing and stuff.

Lebowsky

12-18-2007, 04:47 PM

How do you find the Weeping Demon on bass? Is it good / bad / OK?

my new wah of choice :)

johans

12-18-2007, 04:52 PM

My current setup:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/jonpackard/IMG_9511.jpg

wow :)

i see ... LOTS of .. "rooms for improvement" :smug:

Pacman

12-18-2007, 05:36 PM

wow :)

i see ... LOTS of .. "rooms for improvement" :smug:

Yeah, there's at least on Xotic pedal on my buy list....

OhThePeacock

12-18-2007, 07:54 PM

Is that the biggest pedaltrain?

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 07:57 PM

yes, it has the center support bar.

Pacman

12-18-2007, 08:14 PM

Yeah, it's the big mama Pedaltrain, with flight case...

OhThePeacock

12-18-2007, 08:16 PM

What are the dimensions on that puppy?

Pacman

12-18-2007, 08:20 PM

From Pedaltrain's website:

frame 32x16x3 inches / weight 7 lbs.
case 39x19x9 inches / weight 32 lbs

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 08:20 PM

http://www.pedaltrain.com/pt/about.html

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 08:21 PM

lol great minds think alike Pacman ;)

OhThePeacock

12-18-2007, 08:31 PM

mozarwasagenius

12-18-2007, 09:57 PM

After eight months of A/B'ing I think I'm at the 90% point...

I made the DI, power supply, A/B switch and cables myself after not being satisfied with what I found in the market and/or in my pricerange.

dunce180

12-18-2007, 10:00 PM

Man I just realized those are 300$! And I don't have a dedicated power supply yet either. :/

Time to save....again.

Damb this website and it's unpredictable GAS, they really need a warning on the front page. :D

I really dont know why so many people spend so much money on a pedalboard, when you can make one for under 20$. I made my own for 5 bucks and a little elbow grease..

coolrunner989

12-18-2007, 10:08 PM

I really dont know why so many people spend so much money on a pedalboard, when you can make one for under 20$. I made my own for 5 bucks and a little elbow grease..

I made my first one...then I realized that wood just doesnt stand up to constantly being moved around and stepped on, and I didnt have the tools/materials to make one out of metal, so I bought a pedaltrain.

If you're a weekend warrior and a bedroom jammer, save some money, have some fun, and make your own. If you go out and gig regularly where it will see wear and tear, I dont see how wood would stand up. IME and IMO.

Pacman

12-18-2007, 10:25 PM

I really dont know why so many people spend so much money on a pedalboard, when you can make one for under 20$. I made my own for 5 bucks and a little elbow grease..

I toured around 100,000 miles last year. All of my stuff was either on a military aircraft or a 24-foot truck, packed to the ceiling. The pedaltrain was a smart investment.

Mudfuzz

12-18-2007, 11:59 PM

I really dont know why so many people spend so much money on a pedalboard, when you can make one for under 20$. I made my own for 5 bucks and a little elbow grease..

Yes that is true, but there is also the time factor. My day job is as a woodworker and this takes most of the fun out of doing projects on my own time, time I would rather spend playing music. I made all my own pedalboards in the past, but the next one [this will be soon too] will be a pedaltrain pro.

Roady

12-19-2007, 04:24 AM

nice collection!
how do you like the maxon? I've heard it is great and I want to try it, but I dont have the cash right now to go buy a new one...The AF-9 is absolutely beautiful. I managed to pick up a used one in really good condition and although I've not had much experience with different filters, I can say that this one sounds absolutely awesome - really thick and oozing with funk.
I see you are still loving the Hellbaby :)Yep :)
How do you find the Weeping Demon on bass? Is it good / bad / OK?Its good ;) It can be a bit picky with the distortions run before it (worked remarkably well with my Boss HM-2, but less so with the Mule...) but it is very versatile - you can get a fairly wide range of sounds out of it. The only other downside is its rather large footprint. And if you ever get your finger caught when you are switching it from normal to spring mode there is no pain like it :crying:

Koeda

12-19-2007, 12:13 PM

Compact economic and effective-
The Fretted Board:

Dunlop Classic Bass Wah > X Bass Squeeze > X Bass Synth Wah > X Bass Drive > Badder Monkey > X Bass Multi Chorus > DigiDelay

Keep the original ProCoRat and Bigg Muff at hand for more OD and Fuzz fun.

gr8brand1n0

12-20-2007, 02:09 PM

I'm in the process of building a new pedalboard, home-made based on those new Pedaltrain boards.

this is my current (work-in-progress) set up:

Schecter Studio-5 -> Boss ME-50B -> AW-3 -> Sovtek Big Muff Pi -> ODB-3 -> DS-1 -> DigiDelay -> SWR 350

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v167/11/52/1820701/n1820701_34842046_9633.jpg

On the list to buy/add:
Dunlop Crybaby 105Q Bass Wah
Boss FV-500H Volume
Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus
Boss TU-2 Tuner
Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Nano

As I get these I'm gonna get rid of the multi-effect and the Sovtek Muff and ODB-3. I'll probably get a loop in there to take care of the bypass issues with, say, the Muff.

syciprider

12-20-2007, 02:57 PM

I made my first one...then I realized that wood just doesnt stand up to constantly being moved around and stepped on, and I didnt have the tools/materials to make one out of metal, so I bought a pedaltrain.

If you're a weekend warrior and a bedroom jammer, save some money, have some fun, and make your own. If you go out and gig regularly where it will see wear and tear, I dont see how wood would stand up. IME and IMO.

Gotta wonder how bass cabs hold up then.

Sir Edward V

12-21-2007, 03:26 AM

very close mate :)

Bottom right is a custom A/B to send my signal to my DT-10 (debatting whether or not I NEED this as the DT-10 has a very good buffered bypass anyway... it does have a BIG pink LED though :P)
Next in the chain is an EBS Multicomp
Next is an Xotic X-Blender with a RogerMayer Voodoobass in the loop
Next in the chain is an Analogman Clonechorus with deep switch

Then I've got a T-rex Fuel Tank powering them (have had NO problems with it whatsoever, and it makes my Chorus sound very clean and even deeper with the 12V supply ;) )

I'll post the final board when it's done, which should be after all of this x-mas madness

I had everything but the voodoobass, I thought it was a fulltone bassdrive

I'm getting too good at this :/

too bad I am replying late, I could have had cookies

Sir Edward V

12-21-2007, 03:28 AM

oh, I don't like the new title by the way

its not quirky enough, it doesn't really work the idea into the title format well... i dunno, could be better

heh, it would have been good if we made it a christmas edition or something like that

-Timothy-

12-21-2007, 03:49 AM

syciprider

12-21-2007, 06:30 AM

dancehallclasher

12-21-2007, 07:21 AM

My Slightly updated broad..

I was expecting a post-plastic surgery pic :D

mozarwasagenius

12-21-2007, 10:23 AM

happy for over a week - this might be a keeper :)

crapusername

12-21-2007, 02:58 PM

I was expecting a post-plastic surgery pic :D
LOL

Genius!

Tomass

12-21-2007, 03:31 PM

My Slightly updated broad..

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b283/Timothy_infinity/DSCF1556.jpg

The RC-2 replace the RC-20XL to save some space.. and added a dynamics wah which borrowed from a friend.:hyper:

Absolutely Mint mate, nice range of pedals you got going there. Hows the over drive feature on the EBS MicroBass?

bradn104

12-21-2007, 04:35 PM

This is mine.

Tuner -> Bassballs -> Muff -> Qtron -> compressor.

http://www.roundelay.com/Download/bored/webpage/pd.gif

TaySte_2000

12-21-2007, 04:45 PM

http://i19.tinypic.com/8b41zcm.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/8bjt64i.jpg

And yes that is how big my Christmas tree is it, prefer to think of it as a Christmas twig

Limlam

12-21-2007, 05:03 PM

This is mine.

Tuner -> Bassballs -> Muff -> Qtron -> compressor.

http://www.roundelay.com/Download/bored/webpage/pd.gif

Nice little set up and nice amp, i think the concert bass are some of the nicest solid state amps ever made.

bradn104

12-21-2007, 05:15 PM

yeah i like my setup. I think I need to get a better compressor. The concert bass is such a wonderful amp, best gear purchase I ever made.

SoComSurfing

12-21-2007, 05:55 PM

http://i19.tinypic.com/8b41zcm.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/8bjt64i.jpg

And yes that is how big my Christmas tree is it, prefer to think of it as a Christmas twig

Charlie Brown would be proud of that tree.

coolrunner989

12-21-2007, 05:57 PM

Tayste - I notice you have your ipod hooked up to the sampler. what does that do for you? How do you use it? practicing/jamming?

edit: maybe not the sampler, but I see it connected to something...the dsw?

syciprider

12-21-2007, 06:25 PM

Looks like it's hooked up to the korg gizmo as a jamalong hook up.

TaySte_2000

12-21-2007, 07:19 PM

Looks like it's hooked up to the korg gizmo as a jamalong hook up.

Yeah I'm currently running some break beat through the Korg PX4b that I use for home practice and jamming along with that.

Great fun

incognito89x

12-21-2007, 07:24 PM

http://thebreakaway.net/staff/chaz/photos/PedalBoard_005.jpg

Small update after I "downgraded" from the BF-3 to the BF-2. :)

-Timothy-

12-21-2007, 09:46 PM

Absolutely Mint mate, nice range of pedals you got going there. Hows the over drive feature on the EBS MicroBass?

Thanks.

Frankly, I don't really use that drive channel because of the OD sounds really so so to me, and if you can see it closely, the drive level is nearly down to 0, channel B only act as a mid-boost channel now. :bassist:

Chronicle

12-21-2007, 10:17 PM

How do you like that non-japenese bf-2 towards your bf-3? a/b test please :D

incognito89x

12-21-2007, 10:29 PM

How do you like that non-japenese bf-2 towards your bf-3? a/b test please :D

I just did a quick test on my lunch break and I definitely liked the BF-2 better. As many said, it seemed fuller, more lush, less metallic overall I think. It seemed like the effect was more noticable, but less harsh. Then again, maybe it's just all in my head because TB has programmed me to think the BF-2 is superior. :p

I plan on doing an A/B at some point.

Best part is I only paid $33 before shipping :D

Chronicle

12-21-2007, 10:30 PM

Very nice, I might have to get the BF-2 and mistress if i end up not liking the Maxon.

diechris

12-22-2007, 02:00 AM

7 threads later... and my pedalboard is... COMING SOON!

Niff

12-22-2007, 05:41 AM

I just did a quick test on my lunch break and I definitely liked the BF-2 better. As many said, it seemed fuller, more lush, less metallic overall I think. It seemed like the effect was more noticable, but less harsh. Then again, maybe it's just all in my head because TB has programmed me to think the BF-2 is superior. :p

I plan on doing an A/B at some point.

Best part is I only paid $33 before shipping :D

i noticed it was much less harsh and digital, but a lot more.. hell, flangey, goddamnit! like it's supposed to be. a lot less metallic. and the the manual knob is centred around mids it seems, which is nice.

Bassplayer_479

12-22-2007, 11:57 AM

Hopefully after X-mas I'll have the dough to find something to velcro these boys to. In the mean time, heres my setup.

Signal Chain:
Squier MB-4 or Peavey Millenium 5 BXP->Dunlop High Gain Volume->
Boss GT-6B (New, Love It!!!)->Digitech Jamman->Ashdown EB-180(12) or Polytone Mini-Brute I...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/FlipJones_479/00008.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/FlipJones_479/00007.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/FlipJones_479/00006.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/FlipJones_479/00003.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/FlipJones_479/00004.jpg

:bassist:

incognito89x

12-22-2007, 11:59 AM

i noticed it was much less harsh and digital, but a lot more.. hell, flangey, goddamnit! like it's supposed to be. a lot less metallic. and the the manual knob is centred around mids it seems, which is nice.

Exactly my thoughts. The Flanging effect was much more pronounced, but in a smoother fuller way than with the BF-3.

syciprider

12-22-2007, 12:05 PM

Very nice, I might have to get the BF-2 and mistress if i end up not liking the Maxon.

*needs a fancy flanger*

OhThePeacock

12-22-2007, 02:24 PM

Pics up as soon as my POG comes in the mail.

bass-shy

12-22-2007, 03:24 PM

Here's mine again. I think there will be a lot of changes after the holidays, but until then............this gets me by.

Max Roberts

12-22-2007, 03:33 PM

I'll have an update by christmas. I think some of you may be pleasantly surprised by it :D.

Roady

12-22-2007, 03:44 PM

Here's mine again. I think there will be a lot of changes after the holidays, but until then............this gets me by.

Hows the mudhoney? I've heard nothing but good things about it but I've never head how it sounds on bass...

plasson

12-22-2007, 05:21 PM

Here's mine again. I think there will be a lot of changes after the holidays, but until then............this gets me by.

so... you like HBE... don't you?

diechris

12-22-2007, 05:57 PM

Here's mine again. I think there will be a lot of changes after the holidays, but until then............this gets me by.

you love those knobs dont ya!

bass-shy

12-22-2007, 06:01 PM

Hows the mudhoney? I've heard nothing but good things about it but I've never head how it sounds on bass...

I really like the Mudhoney...........especially with the SansAmp. It probably has the widest range of effect I've ever found in a dirt pedal. It goes from barely-there, slight OD to rippin' and snarlin' fuzz. I usually keep the Gain and Tone knobs cranked and keep the Boost button on. The construction is great, the bypass is great and the tone is exactly what I like. A littly spendy, though.

bass-shy

12-22-2007, 06:05 PM

so... you like HBE... don't you?

If only they made an envelope filter...................I'd be all over it! Everything Joel Weaver touches seems to turn to gold. Their customer service is second to none, as well.

I've been thinking of picking up either a Lorba Fuzz or U.F.O., and a Hematoma to really complete things.

bass-shy

12-22-2007, 06:07 PM

you love those knobs dont ya!

Yes.

Tomass

12-22-2007, 08:08 PM

Bass-Shy, im digging that red XXL. Did you paint it? or re-cover it with some form of red material?

bass-shy

12-22-2007, 08:54 PM

Bass-Shy, im digging that red XXL. Did you paint it? or re-cover it with some form of red material?

Thanks for the props, Tomass. The finish on the XXL is red permanent marker. I have the original issue of the XXL, which was silver and swirly looking when I bought it. The pattern and the lettering are still visable through the red which is why it looks the way it does. Also, I didn't really intend to do the whole thing. I was only going to mark the knob settings with the red marker, but I liked the way it was looking so I did the whole thing.

Pearl_jammin

12-23-2007, 05:18 AM

Bass-shy, I really like your board. I'm also a big fan of HBE.

Hate to be a Pearl Jam geek, but that Ed Vedder quote in your sigactually is 'If hope could grow from dirt like me. It can be done.' :)

gereyster

12-23-2007, 12:17 PM

my board
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc14/gereyster/DSC00146.jpg

Chronicle

12-23-2007, 12:47 PM

Ghetto justin board alert!! :P

Chronicle

12-23-2007, 12:48 PM

Jazz Ad

12-23-2007, 01:27 PM

After buying and selling a few pedals and changing band altogether, I came up with a new arrangement.
It's not all done yet, I need to tidy up cables and stuff but the basics are done.
http://pageperso.aol.fr/JAZZAD2/Images/Matos/pedalboard12-2007.jpg

As usual I run 2 parallel lines of effects managed by the Boss LS-2 and since I use active cabs, my preamp is on the pedalboard.
Compression and Looper (Headrush) come afterwards.
I used to have a SansAmp, now that I use a MicroBass II I have a clean blend for effects as a bonus.
Bass-->EBS MicroBass II--(jack)-->EBS AC-300
| ^ |
(blended loop) `--(DI out)->PA
| |
| `-------------------------------------------.
`-Boss LS-2-->Guyatone ST-2-->Akai Head Rush E2-'
| ^ | ^
|A| |B|
| | | `-----------.
| | `->Korg AX-1B-'
| |
| `-----------------------------------------------------------------------------.
`->Guyatone TZ-2-->Akai SB-1 Deep Impact-->Ibanez LF-7-->EHX Octave Multiplexer-'

incognito89x

12-23-2007, 02:04 PM

here's my stripped board. New pedals coming around the end of January =/... Next purchaes = Fulltone Bassdrive and Boss DD-6 (And a Sansamp RPM)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/blind78/DSCN1437.jpg

How do you like the Pulsar?

I've been curious to other alternatives to the TR-2 and that was on that I had considered. I can't justify dropping almost 200 on a tremolo pedal like the Guyatone VTX or the EHX Wiggler, but the Pulsar piqued my interest as an alternative in a decent price range.

gereyster

12-23-2007, 02:24 PM

Ghetto justin board alert!! :P

yep! justin is the man!:bassist:
i want a br2 as well.. where did you get yours? the wr3 has major tone sucking issues on bass. if i cant get a br2, ill just have my wr3 modded.

bass-shy

12-23-2007, 03:18 PM

Bass-shy, I really like your board. I'm also a big fan of HBE.

Hate to be a Pearl Jam geek, but that Ed Vedder quote in your sigactually is 'If hope could grow from dirt like me. It can be done.' :)

Cheers, mate. How's this?

vegas532

12-23-2007, 03:50 PM

the wr3 has major tone sucking issues on bass.

As does the BR2, sadly.

Pearl_jammin

12-23-2007, 04:32 PM

Cheers, mate. How's this?

Awesome :bassist:

RedCoatMonster

12-23-2007, 06:41 PM

bbe

12-23-2007, 11:26 PM

http://photos-187.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v156/128/48/1235430187/n1235430187_30143397_1783.jpg

thats the best shot of my board i could find.

Singal chain is as follows:

Ehx Octave Multiplexer > MXR di > Ehx Q-tron+ > Ehx Stereo Electric Mistress > Boss LImiter/ Enhancer > Boss DD-3

after christmas the limiter/ enhancer will be gone, and replaced with a dbx 166xl.

Chronicle

12-23-2007, 11:47 PM

How do you like the Pulsar?

I've been curious to other alternatives to the TR-2 and that was on that I had considered. I can't justify dropping almost 200 on a tremolo pedal like the Guyatone VTX or the EHX Wiggler, but the Pulsar piqued my interest as an alternative in a decent price range.

The EHX Pulsar is okay, it's kinda dry but it does the job :]

yep! justin is the man!:bassist:
i want a br2 as well.. where did you get yours? the wr3 has major tone sucking issues on bass. if i cant get a br2, ill just have my wr3 modded.

I got mine on a NYC guitar shop website but they sold out.

HiFi

12-24-2007, 12:05 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/bassable/sadpedalsurge013.jpg

arbitrary

12-24-2007, 02:45 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/bassable/sadpedalsurge013.jpg

THE FLAMING FUNKDRIVE!!! I played with that one a bit. Quite the fun pedal! Awesome!

HiFi

12-24-2007, 10:43 AM

THE FLAMING FUNKDRIVE!!! I played with that one a bit. Quite the fun pedal! Awesome!

It is a neat little pedal.

I'm not sure what's staying at the moment, though, and I'm trying to have the bare number of pedals. My board is constantly changing.

Adam Ray

12-24-2007, 08:58 PM

I'll be putting my effects on a pedalboard tomorrow. I'm getting an SKB PS 45 for christmas and finally will be able to set up a proper effects board. My pedals include Boss TU-2 Tuner, Boss Bass Overdrive OBD-3, Boss Super Phaser PH-2, Boss Digital Delay DD-3, and a Snarling Dogs Addicted to Wah. Anyone have any suggestions as of how the signal chain should go?

Nils

12-25-2007, 06:07 AM

My first idea is to put them in that exact order, except move the wah directly after the OBD-3.

Adam Ray

12-25-2007, 09:42 AM

mmmmm pedalboard goodness I took some pictures I'll put them up later today

SpankyPants

12-25-2007, 04:46 PM

It's been a while, so I'll give it another shot.

This is what I've been rockin' lately:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/etaliatheband/Photo110.jpg

Yeah the, uh... cable... gives my sound... existence. And the foot really adds warmth - and sometimes a little fuzz. Kinda like the Lovetone Cheese Source. Except it's my toe cheese and not a Lovetone pedal.

bongomania

12-25-2007, 04:48 PM

You'll need to update that pic in about seven or eight days.

SpankyPants

12-25-2007, 04:49 PM

Yeah, I've been thinking about selling the foot. It's in the classifieds now for an arm and a leg.

^ Man, that was awful.

Bassplayer_479

12-25-2007, 04:57 PM

really awful...
But seriously, where's the board Spanky?

funkalicious101

12-25-2007, 05:02 PM

Yeah, I've been thinking about selling the foot. It's in the classifieds now for an arm and a leg.

^ Man, that was awful.

BA DUM!! *crash*

yeah, unnecessary, but I've been looking for a way to get subscribed to this thread for 11 pages.

Max Roberts

12-25-2007, 05:04 PM

BA DUM!! *crash*

yeah, unnecessary, but I've been looking for a way to get subscribed to this thread for 11 pages.
You don't have to post to subscribe.

Just go on the thread you want to subscribe to and go on Thread Tools then it's in there...

Anyway, good to hear from you Spanky! We've missed you here at the effects forum! :D

funkalicious101

12-25-2007, 05:06 PM

I know, but thats no fun.

SpankyPants

12-25-2007, 05:16 PM

really awful...
But seriously, where's the board Spanky?

Kind of in shambles... This hasn't been a good year for my gear... I've had 2 amps blow up so far, and some of my pedals aren't being as cooperative as I'd hoped. I've also sold a few of 'em. I've still got enough to make a board... Maybe I'll throw one together. :)

Bassplayer_479

12-25-2007, 08:47 PM

Awesome...
BTW, thanks in no small part to your previous praise, I've picked up a GT-6B!...

The Problem is finding something big enough to carry it in...
:hiding:

dunce180

12-25-2007, 09:01 PM

gr8brand1n0

12-25-2007, 09:40 PM

just got some schtuff for christmas!
- boss ceb-3
- boss tu-2
still waiting on a dunlop bass wah and an octave multiplexer. considering buying a nano Small Stone.

(DISCLAIMER: this is not my regular amp, my SWR rig is at the place where my band practices, haha)

http://photos-701.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v157/11/52/1820701/n1820701_34870675_737.jpg

(i'm using the me-50b temporarily as an octave and wah pedal, and I may keep it as a makeshift whammy, if i decide to use one.)

http://photos-701.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v157/11/52/1820701/n1820701_34870676_1824.jpg

signal path is going to be:

bass -> tu-2 -> octave multiplexer -> ds-1 -> russian big muff -> dunlop bass wah -> aw-3 -> (small stone nano) -> ceb-3 -> digidelay -> amp

Bassplayer_479

12-26-2007, 12:06 AM

... I've had 2 amps blow up so far...

Hmm...maybe you needed more headroom for Christmas???

:hyper:

:eyebrow:

SpankyPants

12-26-2007, 01:21 AM

Hmm...maybe you needed more headroom for Christmas???

:hyper:

:eyebrow:

The only problem is that I wasn't pushing either when they blew. One was this summer. I was in a metal band that played all guerilla shows (100% of which were shut down by the poepoe btw :bassist:). Anyway, the Hartke head had a short in it (that or a heating issue), and one day at practice, it started to cut out as usual after some use. Only this time, it cut out for good, and in doing so, it caused a huge pop that blew out my speakers... Since we were doing shows, I had to use my "new bass" funds that I had been trying to save for 2 years... The Perfect Bass gave me a hell of a deal on an Eden WT-405 and some replacement speakers... I had to use all of my money, but in the end it cost less than just the 405 would have elsewhere. Then in October, I was practicing at bedroom level in my room... and out of nowhere this one explodes, catching fire. It was under warranty... but in the tradition of Eden it's taking at least 4 months to turnover. :(

Nowadays, I see everything that I buy as something that's going to break no matter what, so I'm not surprised when it does happen. Bah gear.

SnakeAnthony

12-26-2007, 01:25 AM

The only problem is that I wasn't pushing either when they blew. One was this summer. I was in a metal band that played all guerilla shows (100% of which were shut down by the poepoe btw :bassist:). Anyway, the Hartke head had a short in it (that or a heating issue), and one day at practice, it started to cut out as usual after some use. Only this time, it cut out for good, and in doing so, it caused a huge pop that blew out my speakers... Since we were doing shows, I had to use my "new bass" funds that I had been trying to save for 2 years... The Perfect Bass gave me a hell of a deal on an Eden WT-405 and some replacement speakers... I had to use all of my money, but in the end it cost less than just the 405 would have elsewhere. Then in October, I was practicing at bedroom level in my room... and out of nowhere this one explodes, catching fire. It was under warranty... but in the tradition of Eden it's taking at least 4 months to turnover. :(

Nowadays, I see everything that I buy as something that's going to break no matter what, so I'm not surprised when it does happen. Bah gear.

Sorry to hear of this on top of all else you've dealt with, Spanky, but hopefully this new Eden will work perfectly, and we'll see you heading in the direction you want to go soon.

SpankyPants

12-26-2007, 01:31 AM

Haha Yeah... It doesn't really matter. With 2008 right around the corner, I'm ready for a new start. These past few months have been pretty ridiculous, but there is light on the horizon. Soon, I tell you, I will be shaking the bowels of the earth again!

And I'll probably be playing bass too. :hiding:

SnakeAnthony

12-26-2007, 01:35 AM

SpankyPants

12-26-2007, 01:40 AM

SnakeAnthony

12-26-2007, 01:42 AM

For the moment, I'm trying to find time to sell stuff. Eventually, I'd love to buy more toys. A new bass, speakers, effects, a new keyboard, drum toys, cymbals, etc. Lately, I've been gassing for an Iron Cobra Hi-hat stand. Saw it in a MF catalog the other day while sitting on the throne... you know how GAS just flares up out of no where. ;)

Yeah. I'm just now getting into a studio setting, with my brother moving back from LA with his recording setup, so suddenly, I'm looking for mic's, synths, keyboards, stuff I wasn't into even last month.

I'm also looking forward to another post of your board:bassist:

SpankyPants

12-26-2007, 01:49 AM

Yeah it's tough to ration your funds into all of your different toys. haha There are so many relatively small things that I could really use, but I'm always stuck saving up for something big rather than nickel-and-diming myself to death. Usually I just end up hoping that the little things just fall into my lap while I'm being stingy. :D Dare to dream I suppose.

bongomania

12-26-2007, 08:36 AM

Lately, I've been gassing for an Iron Cobra Hi-hat stand.

Of course this is way, way OT but I have used the Iron Cobra pedals in the past and they are among the best there is. It's pretty much Iron Cobra and the Pearl "Eliminator" series at the top of the heap for fast, strong, reliable performance.

SpankyPants

12-26-2007, 11:35 AM

Yeah, I've been really impressed with the IC bass pedals in the past. They're priced in the mid-range, but they're definitely high up there for quality and functionality. I didn't know they made an Iron Cobra hi-hat stand until just the other day... GAS comin' at me from all directions!

beyondhairy

12-26-2007, 11:46 AM

http://photos-701.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v157/11/52/1820701/n1820701_34870676_1824.jpg

hey... think that kinda defeats the purpose of a 1 spot... lol

rob4001va

12-26-2007, 07:29 PM

Contents:
Mutron III (original 70's vintage)
MXR Flanger (vintage)
Systech Phase Shifter (70's vintage)
Analogman Bi-Chorus
DoD OD 250
Boss SYB-3 synth
PlanetWaves chromatic tuner
LoopMaster looper (5 + tuner)
MKS PedalPad lite

I've since moved the DoD into the spot below the flanger and added a FullTone Bass Drive. Also have a UniBass UB-1 off the board, but it's currently listed on Craigslist. Am trying out a Sansamp BDDI pedal tomorrow night which may replace the Bass Drive. Lastly, there's a 70's vintage Morley power wah which is currently gathering dust and feeling lonely.

Extra credit to anyone else who has a Systech Phase Shifter...the best, IMHO.

waffle puzzle

12-26-2007, 09:38 PM

RE: Bassplayer 479 (and anyone who wants a trade secret tip...)

Cool you got the Boss !! Something in there for everyone to use.

Boss makes a carry-bag, but I recommend GOING DIRECTLY to a THRIFT STORE and look in their luggage section. (take some measurements of the pedal)
For 3 bucks you can get a custom soft leather-style carry-bag with pockets, or a hard-suitcase style.

Seriously---I go to the local Sacramento thrift stores and swoop on a handful of these 3- dollar luggage bags of different sizes and inclinations, just in case (no pun intended) I need to be mobile with my stuff.

Bassplayer_479

12-26-2007, 09:47 PM

RE: Bassplayer 479 (and anyone who wants a trade secret tip...)

Cool you got the Boss !! Something in there for everyone to use.

I agree, its definitely proven to be a versatile unit so far...
I love having the ability to show up at my church gig, deliver solid bass tone, and then jam on Hendrix and Zeppelin tunes afterwards...with the flick of a foot...

:bassist:

As for your idea, I hadn't thought of that and it sounds great!!!
I'll be heading to the Salvation Army tomorrow..

Thanks for the help!

waffle puzzle

12-26-2007, 09:53 PM

Heck, when I got the luggage bag for my GT-6B, I even brought the board in to the store (showing it to the clerk on the way IN of course--explaining I was looking for a perfect fit)

AND--it took me two stores, but I got a perfect fit !

Some bags, I throw in a few 99-cent (thrift store bought of course) stuffed animal snakes, frogs, whales, or dolphins (depending on the needs). These help to protect the knobs better. (just don't get any with hard pieces, like eyes). small throw pillows work, too, if the pedals are a bit floppy in the bags.

bassman1185

12-26-2007, 10:19 PM

Ok, here's my somewhat scaled down pedalboard. I just got the WD7 today, and I just got around to totally redoing everything with George L's as well, after drooling over the tone for months.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Ledzebulon/pedalboard.jpg

Adam Ray

12-26-2007, 11:07 PM

here it is hopefully I'll be adding a few more pedals within the next week or so

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/owmybrain87/101_0018.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/owmybrain87/101_0020.jpg

I want to add a EBS multicomp or Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter and I think I want to upgrade my overdrive any suggestions?

Also thats not my regular rig I am home for the holidays and my rig is at my apartment. I have a Ampeg SVT-3PRO running through SWR Workingman's 4x10 and 1x15

SpankyPants

12-27-2007, 12:08 AM

What bass is that? Alembic?

bongomania

12-27-2007, 12:14 AM

That's a Gibson Grabber! Very cool bass.

SpankyPants

12-27-2007, 12:15 AM

Yeah, I really dig the look.

Adam Ray

12-27-2007, 12:35 AM

I love that bass its older than I am! Its got a lot of wear on the backside but its still great. The sliding pickup is a really cool feature.

Ryan Mohr

12-27-2007, 09:31 AM

Justin Tuskey

12-27-2007, 09:45 AM

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/owmybrain87/101_0020.jpg

Sweet phone man, I have the orange version....o yeah....sweet board too :smug:

Limlam

12-27-2007, 11:36 AM

gr8brand1n0

12-27-2007, 12:05 PM

hey... think that kinda defeats the purpose of a 1 spot... lol

ha yeah, i know what you mean....I'm just waiting on pedals to show up to fill those empty spots. specifically, a Dunlop bass wah, Octave Multiplexer and a nano Small Stone.

Chronicle

12-27-2007, 12:16 PM

This is depressing :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/blind78/DSCN1444.jpg

SpankyPants

12-27-2007, 12:18 PM

Haha Adam, it's funny how many people have responded to you without mentioning anything about your board. :D

Adam Ray

12-27-2007, 01:34 PM

Haha Adam, it's funny how many people have responded to you without mentioning anything about your board. :D

I was just thinking the same thing. Due to your review of the Verbzilla I may be purchasing one in an hour or so. I think it will be a nice addition to my board.

Ryan Mohr

12-27-2007, 02:46 PM

I was just thinking the same thing. Due to your review of the Verbzilla I may be purchasing one in an hour or so. I think it will be a nice addition to my board.

I did ask how the Boss Super Phaser is. How is it?

Adam Ray

12-27-2007, 08:05 PM

Oh sorry I missed that. I enjoy the phaser. It was given to me by a guitar player friend of mine who obtained a GT-6 and didn't want it anymore. I don't have much experience with other phasers. Cuts a little bit of low end but not too much. It sounds very "watery" if that makes any sense. It can sound very open and wavy to sounding underwater. For free this pedal is great, I don't know how much they go for now but I wouldn't spend over 50 bucks for it now because I'm sure there are much better phasers out there. But then again I haven't played around with many

RAM

12-27-2007, 08:35 PM

I did ask how the Boss Super Phaser is. How is it?

Since you didn't get an answer, I'll tell you about my Boss PH-3, which may or may not answer your question (but, hey...I'm tryin':D)

The PH-3 I own(ed) sounded incredible, but when playing got very hissy at the same time. I really liked the effect, but have a hard time with the hiss.

I'm not sure where it is, though my (soon-to-be-ex-) wife says she has no idea where it is, and I haven't been in the condo in nearly 2 years to get it.:rollno:

h60

12-27-2007, 09:10 PM

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee223/b_sloan_album/pedalpower.jpg

OctaBass
MultiDrive
DiscomBoBulator
Ashdown Dual Comp
Bass Crybaby
Ashdown Chorus+
EB Volume
the Korg Pandora is just my tuner

mozarwasagenius

12-27-2007, 09:36 PM

h60

12-27-2007, 09:50 PM

speak_onion

12-27-2007, 10:29 PM

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee223/b_sloan_album/pedalpower.jpg

OctaBass
MultiDrive
DiscomBoBulator
Ashdown Dual Comp
Bass Crybaby
Ashdown Chorus+
EB Volume
the Korg Pandora is just my tuner

Please tell me everything about the Ashdown Chorus. It's the only Ashdown pedal I haven't owned, and I'm curious. The description sounds wacky. Good wacky.

mozarwasagenius

12-27-2007, 10:37 PM

the Ashdown Dual Comp is actually quite nice...Now.

When I got it I was playing a Modulus Q5 which would overdrive the low end compression way too easy. they had that problem with alot of active basses. I found out thru trial and error that if I ran it thru the fx loop on my amp, I could get it to be pretty useable.
With a passive bass, the thing is pretty awesome. Makes my Hollowbody sound even more incredibly 3 dimensional.

I got it for $40 at MF a while back. I almost always have it on now.
Good to hear it is working for you. I tried one and it just didn't work for me. I didn't have the overdrive problem, but it would have "artifacts" whenever the limiter would engage. It was well built and I was sorry to return it. I ended up getting a BBE Opto Stomp that I'm quite happy with. Compressors are one of the most person effects around. I liken it to distortion for guitarists - everyone needs to find their happy point.

Tomass

12-27-2007, 11:34 PM

This is depressing :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/blind78/DSCN1444.jpg

That will be a massive board. :bassist:

Vic Winters

12-28-2007, 01:35 AM

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/Vic_Winters/Picture018.jpg

I really need a bigger board. Kudos if you can guess the signal path.

h60

12-28-2007, 02:02 AM

Please tell me everything about the Ashdown Chorus. It's the only Ashdown pedal I haven't owned, and I'm curious. The description sounds wacky. Good wacky.

The Chorus + can be pretty wacky.

The input, output and speed controls are straight forward. The chorus/flang knob does just that, goes from full chorus and morphs (it's not that far a stretch) into ful flange as you turn it clock wise.
The range control is harder to describe. it controls pitch modulation for the Flanger, but effects chorusing and filter modes as well, to a lesser extent.

There is also the filter swith that changes the pedal into a resonant filter. Really cool if you want to suddenly go from fat bass to nasaly rasp or hone in on a particular band. lotsa fun to tweak, as it is adjusted with the speed knob.

Altogether a nice pedal that can produce some very interesting and very useable sounds from eccentric to suble and back.