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Rate/roast my pedalboard

Oct 26, 2022
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Hey, I haven't used effects for the last 20 years than started needing it for a r&b, lo-fi etc. vibed project with a friend. Tried to keep it analog except one quirky bit pedal. Watched as many bass pedal chain videos as possible, tested a lot and got this all together in last month, most second hand.
I'm open to any suggestions, roasting or questions since im new to this world.
I know I could have kept it smaller with pancake patch cables but had this board/powersupply in bargain and had the cables to start with:)
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-Volumle pedal is after comp to not mess it up,
-2 out from EQ goes to drive and clean channels of microbass 3.
-bottom row and reverb is using fx send and returning stereo from reverb.

Polytune 3 noir
MXR Bass Compressor
Dunlop DVP4 X Mini Volume
MXR M108S 10 Band EQ
Ebs MicroBass 3
Mooer Lo-fi Machine
Ebs OctaBass
Aguilar Fuzzistor
Aguilar Chorusaurus
MXR Bass Envelope Filter
Ebs DynaVerb
Mosky ISO 10 Power Supply
Fender tweed deluxe patch cables
 
If I had that much empty space on my board, I'd for sure be looking for a smaller one. I hate how big my board is.
This was my only thought as well. BUT as long as you don't mind schlepping it, you have room to expand.

Otherwise it looks like a great rig! Welcome back to the wonderful world of pedals.
 
My experience with reverb is the same as stated above. It's hard to make those work for me. I'd get lost in the mix.

I have a Dispatch Maker, but I only use the delay at times. I'm more of a moderate use of effects compared to my guitar board. I would be happy with just the Tone Hammer and my bass. I'd throw in my Empress bass compressor for the snizzle and be happy.

The EBS microbass 2 has too many jacks, switches, and knobs for me. I lean towards simplicity over complexity. My Empress is a bit more complex than I would like, but it works well.
 
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