opinions..

sillyfabe · #1 04-13-2010, 09:32 AM

so I just wanted to post my set-up as of late and see what everyone thinks. any recommendations, change or order, removal, addition or overall advice welcomed...THANKS!

Fender Jazz Geddy Lee Bass with Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinkys
Fender Squier Vintage Modified Fretless Jazz Bass with Fender 7250M

EHX Bass Micro Synth XO
EHX Enigma QBALLS Envelope Filter
Boss LM-2B Bass Limiter
Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
Boss LS-2 Line Selector

A:
Bogdan "Jedi Mind Tricks" Maestro Bass Brassmaster Clone
Bogdan "Polish Hate"
Bogdan "Polish Love" Red Llama Clone
Bogdan "All Your Bass Are Belong To Us" Solasound Tonebender MKII Clone

B:
Mellowtone Mini WolfCPU Fuzz
ElecroniX Messdrive Hybrid + Fuzz
Devi Ever Silver Crank Fuzz
Devi Ever Legend of Fuzz.....Fuzz

Clean:
Way Huge Swollen Pickle Fuzz
Boss BF-2 Flanger MIJ Green Label
EHX POG2
Roland RE-20 Space Echo with Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal

Amp:
Acoustic B200H Bass Head
Hartke VX 210 250W Bass Cabinet

old setup:
Fender Rumble 15W (highs and high mids)
Ampeg BA112 50W (mids, mid lows and lows)

uaudio · #2 04-13-2010, 09:36 AM

Is this really your setup? You play thousands of dollars in boutique pedals through those amps?

If so, my advice is to sell some fuzzes and buy a nicer amplifier. You might even find you don't need many of those effects.

rratajski · #3 04-13-2010, 10:23 AM

I agree w/ uaudio except that I would say to toss a bass up for sale, too.
That'll help you get to an independent head and cab.
You already have the LS-2, so you blend your clean. and keep your lows/low mids intact for the bass-sucking/mid-scooping fuzzes.

Eric! · #4 04-13-2010, 10:43 AM

I like your Bogdan Loop

sillyfabe · #5 04-13-2010, 05:28 PM

thanks for the amp recc but i live in an apartment so cant do fancy amps till i get a house! in regards to the basses i have been thinking of getting rid of the tom araya for a fender precision with maple fretboard. ebennetts: the bogdan loop is awesome possum its just POLISH GOODNESS!

beggar98 · #6 04-13-2010, 05:38 PM

I guess I would ask "What's the point?". Are you just trying to have fun with that set up? Its definitely not practical in any way, but that may not matter if you're just playing for fun.

I count 9 different dirt pedals. Even in an original band where you use dirt on every song I can't see needing 9 different pedals. 3 or 4 is probably more than enough.

It certainly looks like fun, and if fun is all its about then kudos to you. But I would not recommend showing up for an audition with that board.

RickenBoogie · #7 04-13-2010, 05:59 PM

+1 to all the above, and getting a better amp doesn't mean you have to play louder. Just sound better. The BA112 is an alright practice amp, but overall, it's tone is lacking. I agree with everyone else, you've got some great fx pedals, treat yourself to a decent bass amp.

sillyfabe · #8 04-13-2010, 07:35 PM

the general consensus seems to get a better amp so I guess that will be what i get if i trade in both amps and the tommy araya or hopefully just sell it. as far as the effect pedals they are for fun. i dont play to ever gig but just because I just love the sound of the damn thing in all its forms. I love music in general but the bass guitar is my fav sound. thanks everyone!

sillyfabe · #9 04-13-2010, 08:25 PM

im not sure if this question belongs in the amp section but i'll ask anyway. what amp is not too big maybe 150-200 watt should be fine and has a nice punchy tone with the Geddy Lee and an expressive side with the fretless?

RickenBoogie · #10 04-13-2010, 08:29 PM

Mesa Walkabout Scout 12 is an awesome amp, but a bit pricey. The tone is to die for, and it's got balls to boot. If you ever jam with friends, the "head" is removeable, for use with a bigger speaker cab. (imo) the best 12" combo amp ever made.

sillyfabe · #11 04-14-2010, 07:03 PM

updated with new new setup

Amp:
Acoustic B200H Bass Head
Hartke VX 210 250W Bass Cabinet

Sound Chaser · #12 04-14-2010, 07:32 PM

Wait, so it was the Fender and Ampeg combos everyone was originally complaining about?

Either way, just throwin this out there, I HATE Acoustic. I've been using one at school for a while, cannot stand it. Get yourself a Markbass Little Mark 250 or something.

rratajski · #13 04-15-2010, 04:29 AM

I would've gone w/ Markbass over new (not vintage) Acoustic, too.

I owned Hartke when I started out...I felt like it was okay, but compared to the Ampeg SVT and HLF stuff, it was blah.

So did you sell your Araya bass on here or did you trade it in?

sillyfabe · #14 04-15-2010, 07:03 PM

sold the Araya to a friend and an amp then traded in the fender rumble. its cool for now, i don't gig, play in an apartment and just play for fun