EHX Micro Bass Synth discontinued? New Model?

triggervision · #1 03-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Musicians friend states it's a clearance item but will be available 3-20-09. I'm confused. I'm interested in buying but if there will be a new model this month I will wait. Someone with more knowledge about this than me maybe can explain.

Joe Gress · #2 03-01-2009, 02:46 PM

You mean this one:
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....zer?sku=153309

Being replaced with this one:
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....dal?sku=528004

Happened a few months ago. The new one has been out for a while now.

rratajski · #3 03-01-2009, 02:46 PM

There's a "new" model that's been out for about 8 or 9 months now. The big box is discontinued.

whoatherechunk · #4 03-01-2009, 03:14 PM

wow! what a clearance price hahahahha.

triggervision · #5 03-01-2009, 03:19 PM

ok...thanks guys..I think this is going to be my first "dip" into the pedal pool. I was curious. thanks for the clear up...and yeah.."clearance" haha

Jerry J · #6 03-01-2009, 04:23 PM

Just a hint from a fool.

I bought one of these just before last Christmas since they were having a killer promotion. I just didn't give it time to really understand the settings. So I sent it back.

After seeing/hearing Ed Friedland's video with this pedal I realized that it was very close to what I was looking for. But I just didn't have the patience for it. And of course the price that I got it for was even way less than what these have been going for on the used market. I'd love to have it back now.

Unrepresented · #7 03-01-2009, 04:45 PM

My favorite pedal I own. I probably don't use it as much as my Psilocybe or Bassdrive in a band context, but anytime I'm wanking away by myself, there's a real good chance it's on.

If I had to buy again, I might choose the newer model. Mine's modded to the same spec's but takes up more floorspace and can't run off a 9v powersupply. Reports are that they're identical in sound...

triggervision · #8 03-01-2009, 05:00 PM

awesome..I'll try and gather the patience..lol..That's my only worry Unrep is that I won't find a use in band context. You don't know unless you try though right?

Kwesi · #9 03-01-2009, 08:41 PM

I just got one about a week ago and it's awesome. I was looking for the sound of the bass synth in Parliament/Funkadelics Flashlight and this gets me as close as I've ever been and does so much more. It's actually overkill for what I have in mind so it's up for sale so I can get something that isn't quite as expansive.

olaff421 · #10 03-01-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by whoatherechunk

wow! what a clearance price hahahahha.

I was waiting for the price to drop $10. IT was just TOO expensive for me before. Now I can finally get one!

sheepgotoheaven · #11 03-01-2009, 10:04 PM

I owned the new one, or the "XO" version. Very awesome pedal, however I could never get it to blend right when being played with others so I let it go. You can pretty much get any weird sound you want out of it though. Give it a shot and see if you like it.

triggervision · #12 03-02-2009, 01:24 PM

What is the difference between the older non "XO" versions and the "XO" version. I can't seem to find that anywhere.

The Lurker · #13 03-02-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by triggervision

What is the difference between the older non "XO" versions and the "XO" version. I can't seem to find that anywhere.

basically:

- Smaller, more robust casing.
- Runs off of 9-volt power.
- true-bypass switching.

triggervision · #14 03-02-2009, 01:36 PM

is the true bypass audibly different?

RCCollins · #15 03-02-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by triggervision

is the true bypass audibly different?

Yes. This is one case where a true bypass is an improvement, because the crude bypass of the old design was crappy as heck - which is why you see so many modded ones.

Joe Gress · #16 03-02-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by triggervision

is the true bypass audibly different?

The old one had a really bad bypass.