Stoner/DOOM Bassits Pt. 40: oh, I used to listen to them, when I was in 8th grade

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Ron Now

Pinback's new record is so good, I can't stop listening to it.

Agreed, I picked it up about two weeks ago and listened to it non-stop for about a week. Then I misplaced the disc, I think I left it in my wife's car.

Anyway, nice to know there's another fan in here. They're one of my all-time favorite bands.

[Lazarus.Bird]

I remember listening to Summer in Abaddon a bunch of times when I was in my indie rock phase. I was much more into Pavement though.

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Mattosaur

So, I've been thinking about trying some compressors out. I'd love to get a little more sustain out of my rig. Thoughts and experiences?

Something Optical? The BBE Optostomp is pretty sweet. I have the same circuit in my preamp, and it's great for evening out spikes and adding some sustain.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BBEOS

Looks like it's been discontinued, but there's still some out there, you should be able find some deals.

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by HydrasBreath

I don't know maybe I just haven't had time to fully explore my memory toy in my new stoner project context. Always used to have two guitars to compete with.

also I found my SVT to not like delays all that much for some reason. Seemed to make them muddy. I'll have to do some more experimenting with my new Orange I guess.

The AD200B takes pedals like no other, I can personally attest that it can take a distorted bass w/ delay signal just fine. One hint though, use the low input for even more headroom and clarity.

[HydrasBreath]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

The AD200B takes pedals like no other, I can personally attest that it can take a distorted bass w/ delay signal just fine. One hint though, use the low input for even more headroom and clarity.

Yeah Just messing with my digital delay I noticed a big difference already. I haven't actually used the memory toy with the orange yet. I'll have to do some experimenting later.

For the input I assume you mean the one with the pad on it? the one labeled active?

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by HydrasBreath

Yeah Just messing with my digital delay I noticed a big difference already. I haven't actually used the memory toy with the orange yet. I'll have to do some experimenting later.

For the input I assume you mean the one with the pad on it? the one labeled active?

That is correct good sir.

p.s. another tip with that head, if you use pedals for your dirt / grit.... Crank the master all the way and use the gain as your volume.

[JoeVictim]

I think I want to quit the human race. People suck. How can you look a 6 year old in the face and then blow them away? Wish I was home with my kids...

In other news, first show is 3 days from now. STOKED

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

The AD200B takes pedals like no other, I can personally attest that it can take a distorted bass w/ delay signal just fine. One hint though, use the low input for even more headroom and clarity.

no other?

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

no other?

Just because it doesnt take pedals AS GOOD as the Annunaki doesnt mean it doesnt take them differently than every other amp.

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

Just because it doesnt take pedals AS GOOD as the Annunaki doesnt mean it doesnt take them differently than every other amp.

this actually confused me. but either way just busting ur balls

edit figured it out....sorry slow morning

[The_Janitor]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

I remember listening to Summer in Abaddon a bunch of times when I was in my indie rock phase. I was much more into Pavement though.

That's a good one. Bloods on Fire is some heavy **** (as in lyrical content, rather than distorted guitars).

[OldCrow]

Originally Posted by Ron Now

Also in regards to carbon copy delay, I'm going to simplify it a little bit. I don't want clarity in a delay, I like dark washed out repeats. Which is why I hate digital delays, even analog modeled ones never quite get that washy spacey repeat that an analog delay gets. Add some modulation to those repeats and I'm in heaven...

But that's all a matter of opinion. So if you're not digging your Memory Toy (which is a pretty sweet little analog delay IMO) chances are you're not going to like the CC all that much more.

Then again my delay's currently are a Moog 104M & 104SD and a Roland RE-101 Space echo. Although I really am intrigued to try out the Endangered Audio delay...and probably will end up with a Way Huge Supa-Puss at some point too.

Going to stoke the GAS fires but please tell me you've seen the Echorec copy videos.

[HydrasBreath]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

That is correct good sir.

p.s. another tip with that head, if you use pedals for your dirt / grit.... Crank the master all the way and use the gain as your volume.

Yeah I messed around with both inputs a bit on the first day I had it. Seems like the passive input is more dynamic even at the same volumes.

The head actually sounds better for OD purposes than any of the pedals I have for stoner stuff so I usually crank the gain up quite a bit. This amp is so creamy sounding I love it.

I'm not really looking for headroom so much though I like getting well into gnarly OD with this head.

[dunwichamps]

El Cap does the tape emulation well. I love it.

[OldCrow]

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

El Cap does the tape emulation well. I love it.

Not denying that but the Echorec is a totally different animal. I find tape delays have that awesome wash of an analog delay but the clarity you get from a digital delay

[dunwichamps]

yea the real thing is the real thing but requires a lot of maintenance. I dont like delay that much to get something like that

[Lazarus.Bird]

Another bass I'd be seriously considering if I didn't have one on order: FT Modulus Neck, 4 Cust Build, 5A quilt fireburst, just unbelievable

[OldCrow]

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

yea the real thing is the real thing but requires a lot of maintenance. I dont like delay that much to get something like that

Agreed ha ha. The RE-20 does a decent job I just can't find space in a two guitar band to use delay on bass

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by dunwichamps

this actually confused me. but either way just busting ur balls

edit figured it out....sorry slow morning

It's all good buddy.

Originally Posted by HydrasBreath

Yeah I messed around with both inputs a bit on the first day I had it. Seems like the passive input is more dynamic even at the same volumes.

The head actually sounds better for OD purposes than any of the pedals I have for stoner stuff so I usually crank the gain up quite a bit. This amp is so creamy sounding I love it.

I'm not really looking for headroom so much though I like getting well into gnarly OD with this head.

If your using it for your OD tone than forget everything i posted earlier, as you would want to do the opposite. I love this head but I'm letting mine go because my low end frequency creation machine is going through alot of changes in the coming months. I'm going to a full solid state rig for a multitude of purposes, so I'm trading mine for an emperor 2x15 and some loot.

Originally Posted by OldCrow

Agreed ha ha. The RE-20 does a decent job I just can't find space in a two guitar band to use delay on bass

Than your not trying hard enough.

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by OldCrow

Agreed ha ha. The RE-20 does a decent job I just can't find space in a two guitar band to use delay on bass

its almost like how I would want to build a real harmonic vibrato trem unit but **** where am I going to put that ****!