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I've found the midrange switch is a "nice to have" but not necessary.
Now... the vintage tone control? That's very necessary.
Now... the vintage tone control? That's very necessary.
If you need a pic just let me know.
And the nice folks at Sweetwater did it all: I ordered the stomps, gave them the signal chain and a mock up (from Pedal Playground) they ordered everything, assembled it, wired it, the whole thing. It came in a soft case (extra) inside a very well secured coffin - fully build and ready to hit the road. Wireless board-the GLXD starts the chain. Soft case, hard lined power and signal line are snaked back to the rig (also extra). Link Removed
The GLX-D is terrific. I bought a second transmitter so I had 2 basses always ready.
I really dig that snake. I may have to get one of those set up.
That's pretty cool. I didn't know Sweetwater offered that service.
I never thought about getting a second transmitter. I may have to do the same for mine.
They sorta don’t, but I am sure I have financed a wing of their building and asked as a favor. There was a fee but it was VERY well worth it.
While on tour in the South Island of New Zealand this week I picked up the 2012 MS4 I’d bought online a week earlier. Couldn’t be happier. Great feeling bass and an awesome tone. Lots of great comments about the sound right away from the band, the FOH engineer, and other Bass players. It was a good find!
For those interested....I've got an incredible NYC 4 string available.
For Sale/Trade - 2014 Sadowsky NYC 4 string - Cocobolo Top / Brazilian Fretboard
Price drop today to $4750USD shipped to the US or within Canada.
Overseas shipping possible as well, contact me for details.
For Sale/Trade - 2014 Sadowsky NYC 4 string - Cocobolo Top / Brazilian Fretboard
Price drop today to $4750USD shipped to the US or within Canada.
Overseas shipping possible as well, contact me for details.
Me too, considering what is available at the moment.
Hoping my price adjustment will motivate a buyer.
As always, I’m open to offers and I do trades.
Remarkable assortment of pedals! My “pedalboard” is a Keeley Bassist and a tuner. I’m trying not to catch the bug. Wish me luck.
I caught the Sadowsky bug for sure!
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Just gave my 2011 NYC V4PJ a good cleaning. I've had the tort guard on for years, so pulled out the original parchment for a change of pace. Had Roger sign the control cavity cover at NAMM years after the bass was built.
Remarkable assortment of pedals! My “pedalboard” is a Keeley Bassist and a tuner. I’m trying not to catch the bug. Wish me luck.
You'll have to work on that @R&B. You need at least 1 big board (tuner, octave, compression, dirt, various modulations, reverb/echo, looper) and 1 smaller board (tuner, compression, dirt, modulation). I fell into the wormhole in 2010 and by 2013 was putting together some really cool boards. The compressors are what will get you though. I still hang on to four different ones even today.
And always start with a buffer.
The new board has two: one just after the GLXD at the beginning of the chain (right before the Darkglass HL and HB) and one at the very end which doubles as a ‘solo/boost’ kicker.
The new board has two: one just after the GLXD at the beginning of the chain (right before the Darkglass HL and HB) and one at the very end which doubles as a ‘solo/boost’ kicker.
Agree partially, but they don’t hurt.
And, for their low cost and limited real estate, I would suggest one is a fair investment to assure the cleanest possible signal.
Most stomp manufacturers will claim some form of buffer capability and true bypass but do not state specifics. BOSS does a good job. Others, in my experience, could do better. MXR 90 spikes, EBS DPhaser has a volume drop…but I digress.
We compress the tone to be more effective and controlled, a buffer does basically the same on the resistance side.
The longer the signal chain the more degradation will occur. The signal has a healthy trip across the board, then to a 25’ hardwired snake (power and signal) to the rig. The buffer at the beginning assures the octavers get the best possible signal for tracking. Never had a single garble out of them.
And, apologies. I misstated the signal in a previous post. GLXD to Little Black Buffer, then to the two octavers. From there we go to the DG boxes and then to the rest of the board.
General rule of thumb regardless of what’s on the board (buffered or bypass stomps): A buffer at the very beginning of the chain is recommended when you have more than 10 pedals and/or more than 18.5’ of line to the amp…especially for bass.
Every pedal is a power and tone sucker (a quote from a respectable site), a buffer assures your bass’s full spectrum of tone and strength is fully represented to the board.
I am playing both active and passive basses during sets (the reason for the SA EQ2) so signal degradation needs to be avoided.
Guitar Buffer Pedals - Your Ultimate Guide from Andertons Music Co.
Every pedal is a power and tone sucker (a quote from a respectable site), a buffer assures your bass’s full spectrum of tone and strength is fully represented to the board.
I am playing both active and passive basses during sets (the reason for the SA EQ2) so signal degradation needs to be avoided.
Guitar Buffer Pedals - Your Ultimate Guide from Andertons Music Co.
