/ Register

  1. Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more!  

How hard would it be to modify a mini pedal and install in a bass?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by lordradish, Oct 11, 2020.


Tags:
  1. Oct 11, 2020 #1
    lordradish

    lordradish Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2006
    Vermont
    Okay, crazy idea... I have a Maurizio Uber Miezo on order, a mini bass that is basically the top 12 frets. For the low notes, obviously, it needs to go through an octave pedal. Since I want to fully utilize this as a super portable travel bass, I'm wondering, if there's room in the cavity, if I could take the guts out of a mini octane pedal and install it in the bass. If it fit, there's three things I'd need to figure out...

    How to power the pedal with a 9 volt, as the mini pedals aren't set up for batteries

    How to replace the stomp switch with a toggle

    How to replace the surface mounted pots with wired ones

    If I did this, I think I'd do it with a TC sub n up mini pedal.

    Crazy? Doable?
     
  5. Oct 11, 2020 #2
    ClusterFlux

    ClusterFlux Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2018
    I don't think it is worth it.

    I'd just pick up an iRig. That way you can use your phone as a headphone amp and effects processor.
     
  10. Oct 11, 2020 #3
    lordradish

    lordradish Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2006
    Vermont
    Ya know, I already have one. Don't know why I didn't think of that.
     
  14. Oct 11, 2020 #4
    MYLOWFREQ

    MYLOWFREQ Supporting Member

    May 13, 2011
    It is doable, but I agree that it's a little unnecessary as you need to plug it into something to make sound anyway. If it was a standalone bass, then it'd make sense.
     
  18. Oct 11, 2020 #5
    lz4005

    lz4005

    Oct 22, 2013
    That's a stock option on the Wing bass version of the same instrument. They use the guts of a micro pog. It's a pretty basic wiring project, but will require routing and drilling holes.

    2017-07-27-11.39.56.jpg
     
  22. Oct 12, 2020 #6
    lordradish

    lordradish Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2006
    Vermont
    That's what I was thinking of...But I did mess around with Bias FX and an iRig Duo Pro last night, I think I can make that work.
     
  26. Primary

    Primary TB Assistant

    Here are some related products that TB members are talking about. Clicking on a product will take you to TB’s partner, Primary, where you can find links to TB discussions about these products.

     
    Feb 26, 2021

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...