Recent content by agrestic_sound

I support this decision! I was about to sell the Tubedrve but I randomly just did the same thing and put it in front of a ‘64 BP as a tube preamp. It definitely added a subtle or not so subtle 5%. It feels like my bass is playing itself. Very inspiring.

@carsonchilders Last night I had a 1966 Guild Starfire going into the OE ‘64 Black Panel into DLA2A. Simple. The comp brought up the noise floor on the OE, but in the mix it was one of those…Great Scott! moments. (Nerdy Doc Lloyd reference 🙃) I was lucky and got one from the last drop of 10...

The moment I started messing with the emphasis knob was when I completely fell in love with the DLA2A on bass. It starts to breathe and sounds sooo fat and full. I’ve never used a Noble, but I’m thinking it does something similar, in regards to richness of tone and feel? While it was a pretty...

@jmjbassplayer Thanks for your input. I really like playing basses with humbuckers when I’m by myself. Who doesn’t like a phat thick beefy tone? Super fun to play. But whenever I’ve tried to use them live, I find they take up too much space in the mix, especially in a full band setting. And if I...

@jmjbassplayer I’ve really been into my Guild Starfire recently. I know you have a long history with them and the various pickups. I’m eyeing a 70’s model with the dual humbuckers, but unfortunately I can’t play it before shipping. Any thoughts on these? I have a 1966 with the single bridge...

I’m having the same issue

When I bought the XL I envisioned it being an all in one solution - it can absolutely stand on its own - and I did use it this way for quite awhile. However, I found that certain effects and sound parameters need to be altered in real time depending on the space, gig, etc. I don’t find the...

I’m trying to hunt down a natural Starcaster if anyone is selling. 😎

I’m looking for a replacement too. Any luck?

Any love for the Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus Vibrato? Their Fet compressor is really doing it for me, albeit large. https://echofix.com/collections/pedals/products/echo-fix-ef-p3-chorus-vibrato-pedal

Selling?

Any comparisons yet with the Fliptop, Punchline or Linden? Although in the B15 category, I do realize that the Linden is cleaner by nature and does not have a cab sim, so maybe not a fair comparison at all.

Well this explains it.

Thanks for the replies. This confirms my choice. @bassbrad For the "always on" mode, the Low End & Voicing switches and Gain stay active while the foot switch engages the Mode? I'm trying to figure out what is actually staying "always on." lol Either way, I ordered one so will eventually just...

Anymore thoughts comparing the OG Jive vs new Deluxe? Trying to figure out if I should pick up an OG used or order a new deluxe and wait. Not looking for full blown distortion, just the subtle breakup & saturation it is said to do so well.