Recent content by apisgogo

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    Dr. Strangecomp (or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Compressor)

    chessrocks, In your opinion, which compressor pedal that perform brilliantly to control the punchiness of bass tone? To create those 'PpoOW!'
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    Looking to improve my tone...

    Thanks for the valuable insights. You just make me GAS... DHA VT1 with EQ is tempting (with EQ and headphone out is perfect). By any chance you have sound clips? Appreciate your feedback :)
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    Looking to improve my tone...

    Thanks for the suggestion. From what i read here, number of people seems to prefer EBS ValveDrive over EHX Muffn as the EBS is voiced for Bass. Price is a bit on the high side, but will consider! always love valve :) Here the tone that I love: From what i gather, Source Audio Bass...
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    Looking to improve my tone...

    I never consider a synth sound before. Judging from the soundclips and review, Tech 21 Red Ripper seems pretty close to what im looking for. Also considering Source Audio Bass Mulitwave Distortion. If i going this route, do i need compression? Another option that I'm considering is getting a...
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    Looking to improve my tone...

    Thanks for your thoughts. Gas cooker seems hard to find n quite expensive I presume? DB751 sounded great but its quite a hassle to import a big, heavy head. I usually plug in direct to mixer (from my tonehammer Di). I prefer pedal setup (if possible). Also try to keep my gears as light as...
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    Looking to improve my tone...

    Greetings from the east. I'm looking some recommendation to improve my sound. The sound that im looking for is tight, ballsy and warm. I love Paul Turner's tone in their new album, Rock Dust Light Star. My current setup are MIJ fender jazz bass with ultra jazz pickups and Aguilar ToneHammer...
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    dha vt sound clips or videos?

    I'm looking for this too...
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    DIs: Tone Hammer or DHA VT1 EQ Bass Drive?

    Is there any more VT1-EQ sound clip available? Quite limited it seems.
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    REDDI Tube DI Mega Thread . Potential megathread that is.

    I wonder, how does REDDI compared against DHA VT1? Don't know whether this is a suitable comparison. Im eyeing these two boxes (REDDI and DHA-VT1-EQ) and looking for some opinions. I prefer one box to rule em all (all rounder; great in recording and easy to use in live/stage situation). I...
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    Pickup upgrade: Getting 'that' tone...

    Thanks guys... Always learn new things each day I'm in this forum :)
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    Pickup upgrade: Getting 'that' tone...

    Yes I do looking for a inexpensive way to get the desired sound. I know if i just can grab a vintage P, that do most of the trick but somtimes a lil experiement can be exciting :) Britbonic: Can you explain y you mention EMG is lot another story? Thanks :) Found this video on Tube...
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    Pickup upgrade: Getting 'that' tone...

    I do feel the output coming from my yamaha a lil bit weak. Thanks for the advice.. Maybe changing pickups is not it... Will do more research on it... appreciate any pointers though :)
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    Pickup upgrade: Getting 'that' tone...

    Usually I put the EQ flat... Tried a lil tweaking on the gain and mids, but I couldn’t get it. Any tips? Open to suggestion...
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    Pickup upgrade: Getting 'that' tone...

    Hi guys... I have a Yamaha RBX270J bass guitar; Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard and it has a P/J pickup. Full spec here: Link Removed I’m looking to have a Jamiroquai type of tone, especially in this one (Runaway): YouTube - Jamiroquai - Runaway Live from Abbey Road I...
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    Need advice on bass amp solution.

    Thanks for the valuable information. Will study more on all these brands and pro/cons on preamp/poweramp setup. I just acquired a Tone Hammer DI box after watching this video: YouTube - Aguilar Tone Hammer Overview as I’m looking on ways to make my sound more solid and tight. 200 bucks...