Recent content by Thom Fioriglio

This is my kind of pedalboard!

I recently bought a Mod Shop Bass, but specifically because I didn't want the Vintage 60s specs, but wanted that look. I owned a Vintera II Road Worn 60s P in Charcoal Frost Metallic. In the end, I did not like the wide neck and the rounder radius, bigger tuners and no access to the truss rod...

If anyone is looking for a case, I found 2 on Amazon that work. One is a bit larger and can fit the Power Charger. The other can not. Here are the links on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RHKYK1C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title And here is the other link...

In Performance mode you can save any 3 presets in Performance Mode. There are no “scenes”. So if you had 3 presets you wanted to use for your Stingray and 3 different presets you wanted to use for your P Bass, you would have to save them in slots 1-3 for each bass use/gig. Maybe a better...

I used Dunlop thumb picks for about 20 years. When I first started playing at 15 or 16, I would get cramps in my hand from gripping the pick too tightly. I started using a thumb pick and it just became part of me. As you can see in the Mario Cipollina clip, it gives you the freedom to quickly...

Keeley Bassist has a great reputation around here and is highly recommended. I like it's simplicity. Three knobs and easy to dial in your settings. Set and forget and always on. As others have said, it is transparent, meaning other compressors may color your tone. The Bassist doesn't.

Let’s focus on back to the Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI Elite. 😃 Got a chance to play around some more with it today. It’s been a week. I’m adding some compression to each preset. Man, this unit sounds so good!!

It is a great sounding unit. Hmm, I don't think any of the Tech 21 pedals have a headphone or aux connectors.

Thanks for the feedback on the Widi. I thought about purchasing one. The phone app is very robust, but like you, I am hesitant to use it or become dependent on it, as I feel I will be doing too much tweaking and not enough playing. For me, I generally like using the presets with little...

Have you updated the firmware on the Elite?

I made 5 videos posted on YouTube demoing the 50 Presets on the Elite. It's fairly simple but does the job. Since Tech 21 has not produced anything yet, I wanted to put something out so others have an idea on what this pedal is capable of. Here is a link to the Playlist.

Update on my Mod Shop Bass. It's a keeper!! I finally got to use it in a band setting and I am finally happy with it. I changed strings a few more times since this last post. I took of the LaBellas and put on the Fender 7250 roundwounds that came with it. Those sounded fantastic! Then I...

I was able to test the Elite in a band situation last night. Man, getting this unit out of your bedroom/bassroom and into a band setting, WOW!! At the rehearsal studio I played through a Mesa Subway 800 head into an Ampeg 4x10 and used my Mod Shop P Bass. I used it in Studio Mode to try out...

Anyone have any suggestions for a case for this pedal? My Fly Rig had that cool Tech 21 Padded Case. It would be cool if they made one for the Elite. I found a case on Amazon built for the Zoom B1 Four. The dimensions looked right but when it arrived today the inside was too small.

Keep an eye on Reverb. They pop up every now and then. That’s where I got mine from an authorized Tech 21 dealer.