HA Badder Monkey

sillyfabe · #1 07-21-2009, 12:12 AM

I just purchased this pedal off the forum and was wondering if anyone could post some soudclips while I wait ever so patiently. Also how does it stack up against other OD such as the ODB-3? I searched but there is no true comparison or review threads that I noted.

bongomania · #2 07-21-2009, 12:15 AM

The Monkey is an overdrive with a fat creamy sound. The ODB-3 is a harsh box of harshness.

I posted a brief comparison of the Monkey against five other OD's just a couple of weeks ago, and the Monkey is mentioned several times a day in threads about OD's, with lots of descriptive commentary. I'm pretty sure I've seen clips of it too.

Silent Fly · #3 07-21-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

...The ODB-3 is a harsh box of harshness...

jufros · #4 07-21-2009, 03:54 AM

I think you're really going to like this pedal. It's the best tube screamer for bass for the money that I've personally used or heard of.

sillyfabe · #5 07-21-2009, 04:16 AM

jufros was the seller and just wanted to thank you publicly for such great communication and the product isnt even here yet! kudos to you and im super excited! bongomania i will search for your thread and check it out when i get home from my night shift at the hospital. thanks again!

sillyfabe · #6 07-21-2009, 09:23 AM

ok i searched my little heart out and found reviews but no clips! there are 2 on youtube that gives me a general idea of what to expect but none here on tb. if i am wrong then by all means guide this poor soul....

BassBrass · #7 07-21-2009, 10:08 AM

I just got one and my guitarist (who is a Brit and a KCrimson fan) said I sounded like John Wetton with it. That's good. I'm still getting to know how it interacts with other pedals, but alone it's a natural sound with plenty of low end. I told Humphry that where the VT is a 60s-70s overdriven SVT sound, the Badder Monkey is the late 70s and 80s overdirven Trainor sound. That was a joke.

bongomania · #8 07-21-2009, 10:33 AM

There used to be clips in the Wiki, but I just remembered (and saw) that the majority of those clips were wiped out in some sort of "free hosting service disappears" event. Sorry!

sillyfabe · #9 07-21-2009, 04:57 PM

its all good bongo! i'll just dream until it arrives!

sillyfabe · #10 07-22-2009, 08:41 AM

so does anyone want to post some HA Badder Monkey clips? or even a comparison? plz?

Pilgrim · #11 07-22-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

The Monkey is an overdrive with a fat creamy sound. The ODB-3 is a harsh box of harshness.

I have the Humphreys Monkey in series with the ODB-3. For nice OD sound, I use only the Monkey. Kick on the ODB-3 to use both and it's hang onta yer hat.

sillyfabe · #12 07-25-2009, 12:56 AM

just got it today and WOW now that is some nice overdrive so much better than the ODB-3!.in the words of bongo the ODB-3 was just a harsh box of harshness. the badder monkey is just warm and well i guess creamy? it made my geddy lee very happy!

jufros · #13 07-25-2009, 02:41 AM

I'm glad you like it. You should post some clips if you have any recording equipment. I never got a chance to but I'm glad that the Humphrey Monkey has found a happy new home.

sillyfabe · #14 07-25-2009, 09:29 AM

thanks again jufros! how do you leave feedback i always forget. i'll go get a cable so i can record to my comp soon and post some clips. not the best bassist out there by a long shot so bare with me!

bongomania · #15 07-25-2009, 06:04 PM

First you go to the deal thread and copy that link. Then you go to the person's profile and click on "submit feedback". That takes you to the feedback page, where you have to hit "submit feedback" again. Paste the deal thread into the appropriate field, and proceed feeding back.

sillyfabe · #16 07-25-2009, 07:14 PM

thanks again bongo! jufros you got some feedback waiting for you and wouldn't say no to the favor being returned if it is deemed so.

brotherdoc · #17 07-25-2009, 07:30 PM

I like the Badder Monkey with guitar and bass, but it geeks out sometimes when I play it with the bass, so I gave up on it. Anybody else have this problem?

SLIV · #18 08-02-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brotherdoc

I like the Badder Monkey with guitar and bass, but it geeks out sometimes when I play it with the bass, so I gave up on it. Anybody else have this problem?

What do you mean when you say "geeks out"?

Pilgrim · #19 08-02-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SLIV

What do you mean when you say "geeks out"?

Yeah, I love that technical talk!!

brotherdoc · #20 08-02-2009, 07:24 PM

it crackles and cuts out