Difference between Bass-Drive/Bass-Drive Mosfet

tumpinjahosafat · #1 02-12-2008, 01:56 PM

Ok im sorry, but there isn't any info on this and i just noticed (DUH!) that the Fulltone Bass-Drive i just bought is not MOFET. What is the difference? Is it huge? This is a model from '05.

assboglin · #2 02-12-2008, 02:01 PM

The MOSFET mode only applies to the FM and Vintage settings and has what some would called a "tubier" and a little bit bassier sound. I did a thread with sound samples in it that I believe are in MOSFET mode if you want to search for it and hear the difference for yourself.

tumpinjahosafat · #3 02-12-2008, 02:07 PM

Thanks Boglin. Sorry for acting like a noob, i just kinda flipped when i realized my error. Mods please close this thread. Thank you

Eric Boyer · #4 03-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Bump...

Would I be heartbroken if I got an older/used Bass-Drive, as opposed to the new MOSFET version? Is there a significant difference?

I have a blend pedal so any bottom end suck *should* be counteracted.

-Eric

EDIT - Never mind, I guess. The one in the classifieds has sold :P

LessIsmore · #5 03-12-2009, 05:29 PM

Sorry to ask about this again.
I decided to buy a fulltone bass drive mosfet and the only place I can find it in europe is the cyberstore thomann.de which I know for sure that is much more expensive than other online stores. Looking around for a better price I found the only other store that had it -80euros but then I realized it was not a mosfet.

Is the mosfet worth the extra cash? I am willing to pay for a good overdrive but I also hate wasting my money. So:

What is the mosfet switch and is it worth the extra 80?

Unrepresented · #6 03-12-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LessIsmore

Sorry to ask about this again.
I decided to buy a fulltone bass drive mosfet and the only place I can find it in europe is the cyberstore thomann.de which I know for sure that is much more expensive than other online stores. Looking around for a better price I found the only other store that had it -80euros but then I realized it was not a mosfet.

Is the mosfet worth the extra cash? I am willing to pay for a good overdrive but I also hate wasting my money. So:

What is the mosfet switch and is it worth the extra 80?

For my needs it isn't.

I use my Bassdrive strictly in the "CompCut" mode which doesn't utilize the Mosfet addition at all.

LessIsmore · #7 03-13-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unrepresented

For my needs it isn't.

I use my Bassdrive strictly in the "CompCut" mode which doesn't utilize the Mosfet addition at all.

What is the Mosfet for? How does it sound?

bassboysam · #8 03-13-2009, 04:42 AM

MOSFET stands for Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor, its just a different type of transistor that some amps and pedals use. They have a slightly smoother tone especially when the are overdriven. Supposed to be closer to a tube sound but it really depends on the circuit. I have the Mosfet version of the bassdrive and there is a slight difference between it and the standard mode. Not enough for anyone in the band to notice though. If I had the choice I would not pay more for the MOSFET version....that being said 90% of the time I have my bassdrive in MOSFET mode.

LessIsmore · #9 03-13-2009, 05:14 AM

Thanks... I checked out a demo for a guitar fulldrive mosfet and I heard almost not differece on the mosfet setting.
I'll probably go for the standard.

RDUB · #10 03-13-2009, 05:21 AM

Mine is a MOSFET, and I like it just fine. I was just using the CompCut mode for a clean boost, but lately I've gotten into using on MOSFET with the two settings for a touch of dirt, and an all out grind. Sounds great, IMHO.

Luther Blissett · #11 03-13-2009, 04:12 PM

I've looked into the bassdrive ass well, and I must say, in europe you're not going to find this much more cheap. One shop offered it too me at 205euro, and that is because I allready bought a lot of stuff there.

Strange that you say thomann is one of the more expensive online shops in europe. I have a different experience. Thomann is even a bit cheaper than Musicstore.de

If you know of cheaper online stores in europe, please let me know!

btw: you could always profit of the low pound and order it from an online shop in the UK

jetofuj · #12 03-14-2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther Blissett

btw: you could always profit of the low pound and order it from an online shop in the UK

+1

I usually buy everything on eBay.com, but now I order everything from UK as it is cheaper.

SpankyPants · #13 03-14-2009, 04:12 AM

MOSFET means it becomes instantly boring and looses all presence.

Mainly
Only
Sought
For
Eliminating
Tone

LessIsmore · #14 03-14-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther Blissett

If you know of cheaper online stores in europe, please let me know!

The price depends on what you're looking for. (For example Thomann has still very reasonable prices for Gibson stuff)

Some other stores are
www.playback-europe.com Cheap pedals EHX, EBS etc
www.dv247.com Cheap EHX and Fenders
www.guitarampkeyboard.com Pedals

All the above have better prices.

Luther Blissett · #15 03-15-2009, 05:07 AM

cheaper stores!

me and my GAS thank you (i think)

jimmyjames77 · #16 04-14-2009, 10:51 AM

I have and love my bassdrive. It's on all the time. THe mosfet has intrigued me and then I see this post, are some peeps not enjoying the mosfet version? How would it "rob of toneinstantly boring and looses all presence"? Oh and what would the OD type be called in Vintage mode? OverDrive or distortion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

MOSFET means it becomes instantly boring and looses all presence.

Mainly
Only
Sought
For
Eliminating
Tone

bovine mind · #17 04-14-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

MOSFET means it becomes instantly boring and looses all presence.

Mainly
Only
Sought
For
Eliminating
Tone

like any pedal it depends on your playing style, type of music etc...for me this was true, that setting was pretty marginal and rounded off the edge a bit too much. i like pretty aggressive OD and already have a tube amp, so it was useless.

rcubed · #18 04-14-2009, 11:31 AM

MOSFETs are usually used elsewhere for switching applications. But in the music world, they use them because they react differently than BJTs when pushed into saturation and have a more tube-like quality with some compression. At least that's the theory behind them for pedals and power amp sections.

RCCollins · #19 04-14-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

MOSFET means it becomes instantly boring and looses all presence.

Mainly
Only
Sought
For
Eliminating
Tone

mainly only

now i know why your head blew up like scanners

Wounded Paw · #20 04-14-2009, 11:54 AM

I was under the impression that the mosfets in the fulldrive and bassdrive were used in the clipping amp as replacements for the diodes and not used as transistors at all. They clip in a smoother fashion than the silicon diodes in the standard model which can account for their 'tubier' sound.