I never said that you would need to buy a board to accommodate for 1 pedal. I'm just saying you have other opition. Rather than taking a saw to a brand new pedal and damaging the housing. At no point did I say you "have" to buy a pedaltrain.
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New Aguilar Compressor pedal: "TLC Compressor"
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I never said that you would need to buy a board to accommodate for 1 pedal. I'm just saying you have other opition. Rather than taking a saw to a brand new pedal and damaging the housing. At no point did I say you "have" to buy a pedaltrain.
bongomania
Commercial User
It's here, and I have to say my initial impression is very favorable. I will not be posting a review until I've spent maybe a week working with it, so please take note of the date of this post and don't ask me for updates until a week has passed. 
But for the trigger-happy buyers out there, I can tell you my first half-hour with it has been entirely positive.
But for the trigger-happy buyers out there, I can tell you my first half-hour with it has been entirely positive.
Cool beans. BTW, I noticed you added a new review to your site but you didn't update the "Most recent reviews" page. Just thought I'd let you know
bongomania
Commercial User
Is it the reissue TCE Sustain+? If so, there's a reason I left that one unannounced--it's not a review.
Definitely looking forward to this review. I'm preparing to audition compressors for my pedalboard.
I played one for awhile today. It wasn't my bass or amp though, so hard to really get a good feel. It seems to have a bit more hi frequency detail than the Markbass, which gives it a nice cut (I was playing a passive P bass). When you stomp on it with hi ratio and low threshold it does really squash things...but that is to be expected. If I had to make a snap description I'd say the Aguilar is a bit more lively, the Markbass a bit smoother. I think you can dial up a very nice punch tone with either though...
First coments are giving me a hard GAS!
Dave, when is the TLC hitting the European stores?
We've shipped them to our German distributor Gerhard Knauer, their contact info is on our international page. They can tell you which stores in Germany and Austria have them.
Paul's Bass Matters in the Netherlands has them, and Guitar Guitar in the U.K. Also, I know next week we are shipping to Spain, Switzerland and Finland. The best thing to do is check with your dealer or distributor. I think most will have them shortly.
Best,
Dave B.
I've been toying around with mine for a few days now. I am really liking this pedal. It sounds very musical to my ears with only the tiniest loss of low-end - if any at all. Lots of flexibility to get just the compression you're after. Significantly better than my old Aphex Punch Factory which is a true love/hate for me. I'll rehearse with the TLC this Wed and then gig on Friday. I'm pretty certain I'll be quite happy with it.
I picked one up last night. I wasn't crazy about the prospect of having to walwart with the Markbass. Have to play this with a full band (will do that with guitar on Sat and bass in a funk situation on Sun), but it seems well behaved. Where I really like it so far is running the Sadowsky PJ passive into the comp with fairly low ratio and about mid threshold. Makes the passive speak a little more like the active setting without the active edge.
It's here, and I have to say my initial impression is very favorable. I will not be posting a review until I've spent maybe a week working with it, so please take note of the date of this post and don't ask me for updates until a week has passed.
I'm ready to buy a new compressor now.
I had been leaning towards the Diamond bass compressor or the EBS Multicomp, however the Aguilar TLC is now a serious consideration.
I guess I'll just have to wait until you post your review.
I've been really curious as to whether a compressor would be a good idea for live use with what I do (r&b/funk/soul/hip hop). If I did go this route, I would definitely get the TLC from what I'm hearing so far. I'm sure it would compliment my all Aggie rig ~> Tone Hammer - DB750 - GS410. Heck, even my Lull 5-string has an OBP-1!! How could I not get the TLC!!?? 
How could I not get the TLC!!??
bongomania
Commercial User
Review now posted!!! http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/aguilar.shtml
FWIW, if I was doing r&b/funk/soul/hip hop i would go with the Markbass, but that's just me.
FWIW, if I was doing r&b/funk/soul/hip hop i would go with the Markbass, but that's just me.
But that yellow is just so ugly!!! I can't do it. No matter how good it sounds. It's like trying to sleep with that ugly girl with a great personality. I just can't do it.
Interesting read. I'll give it a work out in band situations both on guitar (both acoustic and electric) and bass this weekend. The thing that I didn't dig about the Markbass (other than the looks) was the required power supply. I don't presently have a board, and only use a couple of effects. I prefer that they will work with battery if need be. I did find the Markbass to be a bit warmer, but a tad darker as well. And if I don't dig it in the long run there's always a buyer at TB...
Hehe, different tastes I suppose
Makes me want the Markbass even more now; I'm looking forward to the "compression-as-an-effect" as well as just using it properly...
Psst Nostatic, I'll be your TB buyer
