If you could simplify/downsize your rig....

Nyarlathotep · #1 10-11-2009, 03:30 PM

Would you?

I could prolly get rid of the lunchbox and set one of the bank keys on the gt-10B to "eq" in manual mode to get a bass/no bass switch. The only problem would be that the bass tone across the 5 fuzzes wouldn't be consistent.

My biggest problem would be replacing the fuzzes LOL. I could prolly get the TLSF/other fuzz vibe by going A+B mix on the gt-10B channels, with a fuzz OD/DS module on one side, and the GTRmetal pre on the other. The problem then would be turning off the fuzz and EQ to leave just the bass

I still wouldn't downsize tho. No way. My rig is too much fun

irvinz · #2 10-11-2009, 03:36 PM

i guess i would. and i probably have multiple times. its the playing live part that is a huge factor for me. i'm playing bass not effects =) some people do play effects tho! and bass is just the 'trigger'

looking at a road rage gear rapidfire switch so i can go from my modulated and delay signals to a straight rock and roll type sound without tap dancing. and no i don't want a simple tbp switch to take everything in an out cause that means i still have to click another switch to get my drives going =) see. simplified yet more complicated!

nad · #3 10-11-2009, 03:49 PM

I downsize/upsize my pedalboard about twice a month really. Sometimes the big board works, other times the small one is all I need, and then some days I just bring a dirt box with me and nothing more.

KarateKid25 · #4 10-11-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nad

I downsize/upsize my pedalboard about twice a month really. Sometimes the big board works, other times the small one is all I need, and then some days I just bring a dirt box with me and nothing more.

This.

I change things around quite often. I still own the gear, I just don't use it all the time.

SoonerMatt · #5 10-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Right now I have to play ampless (coffee shop gigs are about the only thing I can pick up here) so my board has been downsized to tuner, Groove Regulator, and SansAmp BDDI.

gastric · #6 10-11-2009, 04:36 PM

I hate the complexity of effects. And the expense. But love the sound.

In my dream world I'd have one box that would magically run all of my effects. And one simple pedal + expression control to easily control it all.

Jared Lash · #7 10-11-2009, 05:00 PM

Downsize my rig?

Are you talking about the whole setup?

Unless I start doing DI only gigs I don't think I can downsize any further. Lightweight bass in a gig bag with my cables, lightweight head in a gig bag, single LDS 15/6 cab = total weight of 60 lbs while still putting 1000 W into 8 ohms. Life is good.

Or are you just talking effects?

In that sense I HAVE downsized my rig. This last month I haven't gigged with pedals at all other than the one gig that requires them - and for that one I had gone back to throwing pedals and cables in a bag until my PT Mini arrived. First gig with it was last night and it went fine.

bigchiefbc · #8 10-11-2009, 05:04 PM

I can't downsize my rock/metal board at all, because every effect is needed in at least 2 songs each. My electronic board is studio-only right now, so for that one, I just bring whatever pedals I think I'm going to need at each jam session. Although it is always a pain when we realize we could use a bit-crusher on some song and realize I left it at home.

RickenBoogie · #9 10-11-2009, 05:17 PM

I have 2 pedalboards, a big one that I *could* gig with, and a small one that I *do* gig with. They both have a Korg PitchBlack, a compressor, eq, and some dirt, but the bigger one also has octave, phaser, filter, chorus, delay, and more dirt. Maybe someday, the big one will go out and play, but right now, everything I *need* is on the small board already.

EskimoBassist · #10 10-11-2009, 05:21 PM

Line 6 have sent us the M9. As depressing as it is for me to say, what more could we want? It is single handedly making all (excessive) pedalboards obsolete...the end is coming!

Swift713 · #11 10-11-2009, 05:26 PM

I've been downsizing a bit, I've been just throwing 3-4 pedals in my bass case for practice. I may be skipping the filter altogether and just using od, comp, and tuner. My other stuff(octave, filter, delay) can stay home for goofing off and solo recording.

newbold · #12 10-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Possibly trade my DL4, BMS, and Bassballs for another bass.
Rockbass Corvette Classic 4.

Jared Lash · #13 10-11-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EskimoBassist

Line 6 have sent us the M9. As depressing as it is for me to say, what more could we want?

Analog sounds?

nad · #14 10-11-2009, 07:44 PM

I don't even use a microwave, the odds of me switching to digital modeling are pretty slim.

Jared Lash · #15 10-11-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nad

I don't even use a microwave, the odds of me switching to digital modeling are pretty slim.

I can't do any kind of modeling, my walk isn't sassy enough. Also, I have a face made for radio.

Nyarlathotep · #16 10-11-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared Lash

I can't do any kind of modeling, my walk isn't sassy enough. Also, I have a face made for radio.

LOL. Have you seen Surrogates yet?

irvinz · #17 10-11-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EskimoBassist

Line 6 have sent us the M9. As depressing as it is for me to say, what more could we want? It is single handedly making all (excessive) pedalboards obsolete...the end is coming!

more quality less hype?

that said. im keeping my opinions too myself till i have actually tried one. just released in the big 48 so i imagine half way around the world i'll be waiting a couple of months