New Tremolo Score!

[Tbirdbassist]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=011




I've been gassing for one of these for about two years. Juan from The Mars Volta uses one and thats what got me hooked on the souind. Then I got to try one and loved it even more, the panning feature just sounds crazy with a dual amp setup.


I haven't seen anyone else on here with one wither. I know tremolo's aren't useful with bass in many music genres... but this is the FX forum... ?


Regardless, I'm happy.

[bongomania]

Very cool. We've had some pretty enthusiastic tremolo threads here, but as you say there haven't been many PN-2 owners here that I can recall. Congrats!

[Tbirdbassist]

Thanks, I'm definitely excited.


I'd also like to mention that the panning feature is like the audible version of a strobe light... if that makes any sense.

[vic_6]

wow!!!! i've been wanting one of those for a while too! and it also started with juan alderete.



congrats man!!

[niftydog]

That's a hell cool pedal. I like it, but it's a bit noisy, at least the ones I've tried. I was gassing for it, until I learnt about the Gig-FX Chopper. My g#*tarist uses one which we modified to have expression pedal control of the pan/trem speed. Whacky stuff! Enjoy! Looks in great nick!

[Amphetachronism]

That's a good score. I love Juans tone, and apparently Justin (sorry!) from you know where uses one too. You'll find a niche for it!

Hate to thread hijack... but anyone know if the new Boss tremolo pedal is any good for bass? Figure I may as well ask here as start another thread on tremolo.

[Sean S]

mmm i want one...(thanks, also, Juan )

lol

[vic_6]

Originally Posted by Amphetachronism

That's a good score. I love Juans tone, and apparently Justin (sorry!) from you know where uses one too. You'll find a niche for it!

Hate to thread hijack... but anyone know if the new Boss tremolo pedal is any good for bass? Figure I may as well ask here as start another thread on tremolo.

the tr-2? it was fun to play around with but i dont think it's something i'd really use. it was cool for what it was though.

[Amphetachronism]

Originally Posted by vic_6

the tr-2? it was fun to play around with but i dont think it's something i'd really use. it was cool for what it was though.

Yeah, the TR-2. I've been after something in this vein and the only one I've been advised to look at is an as-yet-unreleased EBS TremoLo pedal. I really want it for bass driven atmospheric interludes and such (thus some low end loss would be okay as the instrumentation is sparser) as opposed to general use, but if it's a bit "meh", I'll probably be better off waiting for the EBS (and selling a kidney). Thanks.

[vic_6]

you should still check it out though. might tickle your fancy. i just played around with my friend's tr-2 and tried to see what it was capable of. didnt blow me away or anything but if someone were to give me one, i wouldnt say no

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by Amphetachronism

I've been after something in this vein and the only one I've been advised to look at is an as-yet-unreleased EBS TremoLo pedal. I really want it for bass driven atmospheric interludes and such (thus some low end loss would be okay as the instrumentation is sparser) as opposed to general use, but if it's a bit "meh", I'll probably be better off waiting for the EBS (and selling a kidney). Thanks.

Ah- I'd advise you to take a look at past tremolo threads we've had because if you're willing to sell a kidney, there are several boutique trems out there which warrant your attention. Really amazing stuff.

[TheBassBetween]

Ahh can we post some sound clips of bass tremolo usage? I'm curious to see what people use it for!

[fishtx]

I would be curious of any bass clips using the Guyatone Flip Vintage Tube Tremelo. I know this is the one a lot of guitar players really love (Joe Bonamassa among others).

[bongomania]

I don't have any clips, but I used to own one and it was fantastic. One of the top two trem's I've heard or used, for sheer fatness and sweet throb. Like most tube pedals, it was prone to picking up ambient electrical/magnetic noise, that's the only reason I sold it. But the noise wasn't bad, and if you're used to tube pedals, it's a no-brainer.

[Tbirdbassist]

Originally Posted by Amphetachronism

That's a good score. I love Juans tone, and apparently Justin (sorry!) from you know where uses one too. You'll find a niche for it!

Hate to thread hijack... but anyone know if the new Boss tremolo pedal is any good for bass? Figure I may as well ask here as start another thread on tremolo.

Justin from Tool? He uses a Guyatone VTX (Flip) Tube Tremolo.

If you're talking about Justin-Meldal-Johnson, I don't know if he uses one.


Once I get the thing I'll post some clips.




For now though, Check out the songs "Lost Keys" and Right In Two" from Tool for some Tremolo-on-Bass action.

[asherthemachine]

i saw one of these today and was intrigued. funny coincidence this thread should pop up today as well. never knew juan had one. is it worth the 160 they go for now? when were they produced? seems like just the thing ive been looking for......

[Tbirdbassist]

Originally Posted by fishtx

I would be curious of any bass clips using the Guyatone Flip Vintage Tube Tremelo. I know this is the one a lot of guitar players really love (Joe Bonamassa among others).

See my above post and these videos of our own Walbassplayer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XOjkk0a_bw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQnId2w2aLQ

[KarateKid25]

Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

See my above post and these videos of our own Walbassplayer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XOjkk0a_bw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQnId2w2aLQ

I had a play with a Guyatone Tube Trem. Very nice! (hows that for an in depth review...)

Congrats on your Boss score too

[Tbirdbassist]

Indeed, it's in shipping now... I hate waiting.

[Brad Barker]

the pn-2 goes for a lot on ebay!


what songs does juan use tremolo on?