Overdrive Pedal Shootout?

tlr1293 · #1 10-25-2010, 12:27 PM

Does this issue really exist?
...and if it does - where can a bloke like myself get ahold of a copy?
I cannot find hide nor hair of mention of this anywhere on the 'net, except at BassPlayer.com.

bassbrad · #2 10-25-2010, 01:33 PM

Perhaps check at larger news stands or bass specialty shops for special issues. I dunno know just how comprehensive a BP shoot out would be, I'm sure they would do their best, but there are so simply so many pedals out there major brands, diy, boutique & small builders it would be a full time task to keep up- much less doing a true shoot out. Even some of the gear pages are much less than complete, try finding a review for Hjart Muller Lo|Fat for example, my current fave, they're almost nonexistent.

tlr1293 · #3 10-26-2010, 04:22 AM

Does anyone have this issue?
Any good?

dirtgroove · #4 10-26-2010, 04:55 AM

In all honesty I reckon there's better information to be had in this fine forum. A magazine is never going to be honest if something totally blows, and in any case- it's only someone's opinion- just like here.
While we're onto opinions-
I'll suggest the xotic bb bass, fulltone bassdrive (at 18volts, 9 is a comparative waste of time). The Aguilar pedal seems fairly deadly but I can't get hold of one to try over here.
Good luck with the magazine hunt though.

Bassdirty · #5 10-26-2010, 05:10 AM

I have it.
Its...okay.
Are you referring to the Overdrive pedal part?..or the issue in general.
Cuz you really cant get any useful information on a padal ...without hearing it.

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tlr1293 · #6 10-26-2010, 05:32 AM

Th OD shootout was an interest - but being on the newer side of bass - the whole issue seemed to look as if it had some decent info in it.

I just wish BP would send these special issues to their subscribers.

Thanks all.

Mad Maestro · #7 10-27-2010, 09:36 PM

You can read the overdrive roundup free online from the Tone & Technology issue at bassplayer.com. The OD content is exactly the same in the Hard Rock & Heavy Bass special, minus a few of the newer pedals featured in HR&HB.

Andy Walhor · #8 11-04-2010, 09:12 AM

I was at my local Borders last night. They have the issue.

Headless Llama · #9 11-04-2010, 04:02 PM

This issue is just a rehash of old articles. There is honestly more info on OD pedals in an issue of musicians friend. Which is sad.