Two popular guitar drives (Bad Cat and Fuchs) on bass?

grovest · #1 10-26-2009, 07:46 PM

Lately I've been looking at a ton of drives; most are only meant and demo'd for guitar. Two I especially like are the Bad Cat 2-Tone ($350) and Fuchs Plush Valve Job ($260). Have any of you gentlemen tried either with bass?

Thanks.

Pilgrim · #2 10-26-2009, 08:39 PM

I don't know what responses you'll get - but the final arbiter is your own ears. When it comes down to it, you play what you like the sound of.

grovest · #3 10-26-2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks Pilgrim, of course you're right. For what it's worth, I emailed Fuchs about this and a fast response came back that suggested I buy from somewhere with a return policy and give it a shot. So... I may do that.

(by the way, based on what I've been interested in I've ended up finally registering at TGP. a great resource and a very active classifieds section and I suggest checking it out to any curious bassists)

smo · #4 10-26-2009, 10:57 PM

The Bad Cat X-Treme is pretty cool sounding, but does seem to lose a little low on a lot of the settings. It's really voiced for guitar too, so your guitarist might get a little pissed if you rob all their tonal space.
AND it's one helluva huge shaving mirror!

Never played with the 2-tone.

Pitbull Growl · #5 10-26-2009, 11:19 PM

I happen to live in the same town as Andy Fuchs... maybe I should drop in on his shop and give the PVD a test drive sometime this week. I'll be taking my 4 string (EMG-HZ's w/active 3 band pre) if I end up going.

grovest · #6 10-27-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks guys, I'll post back if the time comes that I can give either of these a shot. Pitbull, if you wanted to do that, it would be awesome!