Recent content by thumbs3000

Hey mate. I have a Wal mk2 and an Anagram, and I play in a Tool tribute band, so I am happy to advise if you have any questions about those topics. I tried using the Anagram to mimic Justin's setup and sound (using GK amp sims, turbo rat, EQ pedal, signal routings, etc.). It was extremely...

During the recent tour he played his main bass (black hardware) on most songs, played the backup for a few. Looking at the setlist below from Auckland, I'd be certain he had a string change between Disposition and Jambi. The basses referenced in the setlist are: (1) Main Wal (Les) 4-string...

Oh and he uses Schaller strap locks and a Red Monkey 'Fibonacci' strap 😀

Well done on creating that graphic; it must have been a lot of work. If you'd like to expand the basses section, I can share some insight, having seen him live (front row, right in front of JC) just 4 months ago. I think you still have the Mk3 bass listed, but his main is definitely a Mk2. Main...

I've done a flanger shootout video also if that gives you a better idea of some of the flanger sounds.

Had this pedal a few weeks now. Really happy with it, very versatile. Don't be deterred by the fact it was designed by a guitarist. Check out my video. Happy to take any questions.

If you're getting noise through your amp as well as the Rolls then I suspect something else is the cause. If the Rolls is just receiving a signal from your amp I can't see how it could be sending noise to it also. What tests have you done that lead you to think the Rolls is the problem? If the...

Just picked this up today! Japanese hand made goodness! Last year Atelier Z did a limited run of 50s style P basses and I managed to find one with the specs I want. All passive, Atelier Z custom pickup, alder body in 2 tone sunburst, maple neck and board, vintage bent style bridge, gold anodised...

Here's a pic. I'm not sure what I'm looking for, but I can't see any exposed wires. Aside from this issue I've been really happy with the sound of the pre. I had Bart p'ups in it originally but swapped them for the nordstrands as the Barts have a split coil design and the split was right under...

Hi all, I have a Bartolini NTMB 18v preamp recently installed by my luthier in a warmoth build of mine. It's a 3 band, 4 knob, 2 pickup version with blend control. I'm running it with Nordstrand MM pickups. The batteries are going completely flat in less than two weeks, regardless of how much...

I haven't noticed any loss of bottom end while using the Empress. As I mentioned above I use parallel compression so the sound remains pretty faithful to my original tone.

It can do either.

I compared a bunch of compressors recently including: - Empress Compressor - Origin Effects Cali 76 - Pigtronix Philosopher Bass Comp - Suhr Koji Comp - Wampler Ego I know there's a few I didn't try (MXR, Diamond, Aguilar) but I really wanted something with a blend control. I strongly...

I had my gear set up today and I read this thread so I thought I'd post a video of how I sometimes do synth pad sounds on bass. Check it out:

Had some spare time today so I made a video of the Stanley Clarke Wah with my Klinger Custom Fuzz pedal. Enjoy!