Help my choose my Christmas Present

[Pyrrho Epoche]

I have a $215.00 G.C. gift card to burn and I need absolutely nothing---as I am actually thinning my pedalboard.

I have a Diamond bass comp, that I am using (which I like), with a Broughton Low+High filter, a Vintage Microtubes and a M.E. SF-72 pre, into a RB115.

I thrash on a Bongo, a Stingray Special and passive P basses---just so, you have an idea of what I use. I have a Keeley bass comp that does not get any use--just seems too clean.

Anyway, should I get a Broughton Omnicomp to try or a Markbass Compressore or something else? I tried the Union Tube & Transistor Lab (Bean Counter), but did not like it. I do like a little color in my compressors though.

It has to be from GC and around $215 AND it does not matter if it is large or lightly used.

Thanks! ​

 

[57pbass]

Wait for NAMM 2025..a few weeks away.. might be some cool new stuff hitting the marketplace..

 

[tb-player]

Get "The Dude"

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[Pyrrho Epoche]

Get "The Dude"

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Looks/reviews like a killer OD, can't find any bass demos though.

 

[GrowlerBox]

If you don’t need anything, how about something just for fun? Some sort of envelope filter or ring mod weirdness? I’m not in the USA, so I don’t know what Guitar Center has, but just browse the site and see what tickles you .

 

[FugaziBomb]

If you don’t need anything, how about something just for fun? Some sort of envelope filter or ring mod weirdness? I’m not in the USA, so I don’t know what Guitar Center has, but just browse the site and see what tickles you .

I couldn't live without an MXR envelope filter on my board

 

[Pyrrho Epoche]

If you don’t need anything, how about something just for fun? Some sort of envelope filter or ring mod weirdness? I’m not in the USA, so I don’t know what Guitar Center has, but just browse the site and see what tickles you .

I couldn't live without an MXR envelope filter on my board

I tried the MXR envelope and Snow White E.F, about 8 mos. ago. They just got lost in the mix for me. I play 95% h.c. punk. I thought it might add some seasoning, but it just died in the mix.

 

[FugaziBomb]

If you're playing hardcore, there's not much you need other than an OD

 

[Killing Floor]

Get "The Dude"

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It pulls the room together.

That's a pretty nice drive if you like Dumble style.

 

[Maxi Funkl]

While I absolutely recommend the Omnicomp if you have a compressor you like already try a Octave, Phaser, Envelope Filter. Something you don't currently own to try out.

 

[Killing Floor]

How about 25 6-packs?

 

[Pyrrho Epoche]

If you're playing hardcore, there's not much you need other than an OD

That's what I'm saying. I would just stock up on strings for the year with $200, but GC does not even sell SIT's

 

[FugaziBomb]

It pulls the room together.

Not the best choice for Eagles covers

 

[FugaziBomb]

That's what I'm saying. I would just stock up on strings for the year with $200, but GC does not even sell SIT's

Get something like a Boss LS-2 and run a clean loop. You can use the LS-2 like a clean blend and then you can turn any overdrive/dist/fuzz into a bass pedal

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

Clean out your clutter to trade in, wait until after NYE and be ready to put the gift card with your trades for an extra discount on an SA EQ2...you cannot go wrong with this tool as a Bass player!

You'll be glad you did...

 

[bdplaid]

I think I'd get a tc plethora x1 or a zoom ms 60b+. If nothing else, they're great toys.

 

[getBAK]

IMHO; The Best compressor out there for live use. The Keeley Bassist

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[REV]

The Markbass Compressore is very different from the Diamond. Personally I liked the Markbass better than the Diamond.

 

[Pyrrho Epoche]

IMHO; The Best compressor out there for live use. The Keeley Bassist

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I have the Keeley, it has some major punchy mojo, but my Diamond has kicked it off. Not sure why, but I think the Diamond just jives better with my hotter, active Ernie Ball basses.

 

[needmorebasss]

IMHO; The Best compressor out there for live use. The Keeley Bassist

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I heard the Keeley is rather transparant while he likes his coloured Diamond