FS: Amptweaker Bass Tightdrive

[gscroggin]

$125 shipped CONUS.

Pretty straightforward, Amptweaker Bass Tightdrive in great condition. Not looking for any trades at the moment. PayPal is easiest.

Pic links instead of embedding due to size:

http://www.trya.us/gear/misc/Amptwea...ightdrive1.jpg

http://www.trya.us/gear/misc/Amptwea...Tightdrive.jpg

[SpankyPants]

I know you're not looking for trades, but would you be interested in a Devi Ever TP (w/ clean blend) as well as some cash?

[gscroggin]

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

I know you're not looking for trades, but would you be interested in a Devi Ever TP (w/ clean blend) as well as some cash?

You're right; I'm not looking for trades, BUT now that you mention it, I am susceptible to offers on cool stuff I just don't happen to be looking for anything in particular at the moment.

That said, I'm not a fuzz guy, so I'll pass. Thanks for the offer though!

[jschwalls]

I'm interested

do you have any sound clips via youtube. ?

[gscroggin]

Originally Posted by jschwalls

I'm interested

do you have any sound clips via youtube. ?

You can check out some OD pedal reviews that I did here: A quest for overdrive :Trya

[jschwalls]

still trying to decide... sorry

[amptweaker]

Originally Posted by gscroggin

You can check out some OD pedal reviews that I did here: A quest for overdrive :Trya

gscroggin-
I posted a reply on your blog with the samples about the fact that I offer a mod to add a dry lowend knob to the Bass TightDrive. I found out later on that dUg had used his standard dry rig/distorted rig method on that recording, and figured out how to add some dry lowend in a way that wouldn't create weird phasey sounding high end, and I've sold a handful of those since.

A lot of guys have been really happy with the pedal as is, but usually they're using it to overdrive an already broken up tube amp. The ones using it with a really clean rig usually want the extra knob, unless they have a particularly fat bass, or darker sounding rig.

I add the knob on the face of the pedal, between the A logo and the Out triangle, and it's a separate volume for the dry lowend. It's $50 to add to a pedal that's already out there, or $30 to get it put on while I'm building one for somebody(since I don't have to take it apart first).

I plan to add the knob this year once I figure out some way to squeeze it on there. Concentric's aren't possible with the two different pot tapers necessary, without huge commitments, so I'll have to figure out a way to add a small pot or some other idea. Or I may just hold off and put that on the Pro 2 button version that I'm doing soon.

James
amptweaker.com

[gscroggin]

James, I just saw that you posted on my site, thanks! I'll approve the comment shortly.

I think that's a really cool idea to have the onboard blend. Since writing that little review, I've used a Boss LS-2 as a blend pedal with the TightDrive and had good success. It's just a bit of a PITA to have another pedal to get the sound I was looking for :-) Overall though, I really enjoy the tone the TightDrive imparts on the sound...it's just the low end loss that kills it for me.

Perhaps I won't sell the pedal yet and send it to you instead...how long does the conversion process typically take?

[gscroggin]

Bump...still here and kickin it.

[gscroggin]

Bump

[gscroggin]

Bump, still here.

[SpankyPants]

I actually use the TP as more of a grinding OD/distortion. You can hear it in the last section of the song in my signature. I was playing fingerstyle on a fretless jazz with semi-dead strings. It sounds a bit more "spanky" in person, though. The clean blend lets you retain all of your tone too, so it's a win-win. Unfortunately I think the only solid recording I have of it is just playing this vamp.... I'll try to find a live clip of it in another song...

[SpankyPants]

Here's a clip of it live!

Pardon the playing...

I was using a 6-string fretless that sounds a lot more "honky" and jazzy than the jazz bass. Here's the clean sound to compare.

[amptweaker]

Originally Posted by gscroggin

James, I just saw that you posted on my site, thanks! I'll approve the comment shortly.

I think that's a really cool idea to have the onboard blend. Since writing that little review, I've used a Boss LS-2 as a blend pedal with the TightDrive and had good success. It's just a bit of a PITA to have another pedal to get the sound I was looking for :-) Overall though, I really enjoy the tone the TightDrive imparts on the sound...it's just the low end loss that kills it for me.

Perhaps I won't sell the pedal yet and send it to you instead...how long does the conversion process typically take?

Just saw your note today....I can add the knob in 1 day depending on how busy we are, just have to drill the hole and wire it in. If you want to do it, just email me at contact@amptweaker.com and we'll work it out. I have the pots necessary in stock.

thanks,
James

[gscroggin]

Bump...I kind of forgot about this! As it turns out I'm interested in a few different things now as trades:

- Zoom B3
- Pedaltrain Jr
- mini / micro form factor pedals (a la 1590a)

[gscroggin]

Originally Posted by gscroggin

Bump...I kind of forgot about this! As it turns out I'm interested in a few different things now as trades:

- Zoom B3
- Pedaltrain Jr
- mini / micro form factor pedals (a la 1590a)

Scratch the Pedaltrain Jr, I just picked one up. So it's just a B3 and micro's for the moment.

[gscroggin]

Bump

[gscroggin]

Bumpity

[gscroggin]

Bump; also now (re)interested in a DMB Bumble.

[gscroggin]

Closing the thread; I'm sending the pedal off to James at Amptweaker for the blend mod!