Did Anyone Ever Post This? Bryan Beller Intro to Pedalboards

rockstarbassist · #1 01-19-2011, 03:11 PM

I did a search but couldn't find it. Just re-watched. Still pretty good, especially for beginners. Bryan is just flat out awesome.

x1000

http://www.bassplayer.com/article/pe...er-2010/120611

Jared Lash · #2 01-19-2011, 03:21 PM

I'm pretty sure it's been posted before but I think it's well done.

rockstarbassist · #3 01-19-2011, 03:25 PM

Maybe they didn't include his name so didn't come up on Search. Weird. B/c I'm the repost nazi, so sorry if so!

I also like the way he layers/stages his OD/distortion. When I built my new board for this hard rock/metal band, that's pretty much what I did and then just added a flanger at the end. I don't have as many pedals as him so no need for a comp at the end, and I just use my Mesa's onboard one anyway, although he's doing it for different reasons.

Mingus Addict · #4 01-19-2011, 03:36 PM

I think its pretty cool. It should probably be stickied for noobs. It seems like the question, "what should my first pedal be?" comes up all the time.

Also, I really dug the distortion on the MXR more than I expected.

warwick.hoy · #5 01-19-2011, 05:16 PM

No fuzz, screw that guy.

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rockstarbassist · #6 01-20-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mingus Addict

I think its pretty cool. It should probably be stickied for noobs. It seems like the question, "what should my first pedal be?" comes up all the time.

Also, I really dug the distortion on the MXR more than I expected.

Yeah I figured it wouldn't hurt to repost and make sure his name was/is tagged w/ the thread for sure this time. I'm kinda redoing my PB at the moment, so was a good refresher for me.

I noticed both BB and I have the exact same settings for the Xotic Bass BB and that was before I even saw the video for comparison's sake!

I actually had a wah not too long ago but teh band axed it...

I got too wah happy.

Matt Dean · #7 01-20-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

No fuzz, screw that guy.

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Yea... I think of my two fuzz pedals in the same way he thinks of his secondary and tercerary overdrive/distortion pedals.

Also agree that this should be stickied for the noobs.

rockstarbassist · #8 01-20-2011, 10:17 AM

If I had more pedals, I'd probably throw a comp at the end of his signal like he does. Makes sense. I used to put my comp first in line simply b/c it was "always on" but it seems to work better if you're running a longer than normal chain w/ no loops. Also certain pedals just would NOT play nice w/ my 18V output basses unless I was hitting my EBS comp first.

Jayhawk · #9 01-20-2011, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the link ... some good information as I'm working on setting up a board now. I did think it was odd that his chain moves from left to right instead of right to left.

Geist · #10 01-20-2011, 12:12 PM

I found that somewhat strange too, although Amps tend to run the controls from left to right, so maybe he was hoping to match that. Personal preference, but I would think it would be much more of a pain when running cables.

blastjv · #11 01-20-2011, 12:18 PM

I guess it's less of an issue when you're running the cables underneath like that, but still ends up with longer cables than necessary, if that matters. I guess that's just how his mind works, so he set it up in the most intuitive fashion for him.

My Morley goes in and out on the right side, so it's a bit of an oddball, but I have my pedals arranged how I use them, not necessarily in 'order', so I am in a similar boat...

-JV

rockstarbassist · #12 01-20-2011, 12:19 PM

Yeah I used to run L-R but then was like wait, this just seems off haha so I switched to "normal" and R-L.

warwick.hoy · #13 01-20-2011, 01:39 PM

My problem with using comps for make up gain is if you have noise issues using a comp in that manner can exacerbate the problem

Also,...since when is the Aphex Big Bottom a "compressor/boost"? Or am I missing something.

Medford Bassman · #14 01-20-2011, 01:54 PM

I thought it was a good video, especially for new players.

I don't run alot of effects, Volume Pedal, VT Bass and Chorus.

I'm glad he spoke about volume pedals. IMO probably the most under rated pedal for bassists.

I have to admit, the video made me have GAS for a Bass Wah!!!

rockstarbassist · #15 01-20-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

My problem with using comps for make up gain is if you have noise issues using a comp in that manner can exacerbate the problem

Also,...since when is the Aphex Big Bottom a "compressor/boost"? Or am I missing something.

Well I'm pretty sure that's a Demeter Compulator, which like the EBS, is pretty solid and whisper quiet. I know my MultiComp was, even through a very high-end Aviom+IEM setup. But I see your point on other items.

Re: the Aphex, I think you could use it for that, no problem-
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CEkQ8gIwBg#

warwick.hoy · #16 01-20-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rockstarbassist

Well I'm pretty sure that's a Demeter Compulator, which like the EBS, is pretty solid and whisper quiet. I know my MultiComp was, even through a very high-end Aviom+IEM setup. But I see your point on other items.

Re: the Aphex, I think you could use it for that, no problem-
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CEkQ8gIwBg#

It's not so much the noise of the comp but any noise issues earlier in the chain, but if you have those properly sorted out it shouldn't be too much of an issue.