Why would you use a Drop to play in drop D instead of tuning? I understand if everything is a half or whole step down, but the pedal seems like serious overkill to keep from tuning one string one tone down.
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No no, I do tune to drop D, I meant the tuning of having DADG, like that form. Then I drop that to Drop B (4 semitones down) and it sounds big with my dirt pedals.Why would you use a Drop to play in drop D instead of tuning? I understand if everything is a half or whole step down, but the pedal seems like serious overkill to keep from tuning one string one tone down.

I've done both and prefer tuning BEAD up because I'm a masochist for string tension. Gotta have that crisp low string.
Well, holy hell. Everybody say hi to my twin brother. Hi bro!Hey - I think I know you or something. Haha.
Also got this in the mail today from Ampturco:
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In case anyone is interested, I just posted my Dunable Thunderclapper for sale in the classifieds (that has been PLEK'd and professionally set up by Strange Guitarworks in New Orleans). LINK is in my signature.
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Hey gang,
I updated my board a couple of weeks ago....added a darkglass alpha omicron and an ehx Russian green muff reissue. I love the muff and surprisingly impressed by the omicron, which stacked with the muff sounds massive and really tight. Still been wondering what a Black Arts Toneworks Sarcophagus might sound like if there's any experiences. This is iteration 6,732mkii
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No experience with the Sarcophagus or the LSTR, but the Pharaoh Supreme has been my be-all, end-all fuzz for years. I prefer it to the standard version. May be worth a look - it's also cheaper than the Sarcophagus, and pops up used on Reverb somewhat regularly.Hey gang,
I updated my board a couple of weeks ago....added a darkglass alpha omicron and an ehx Russian green muff reissue. I love the muff and surprisingly impressed by the omicron, which stacked with the muff sounds massive and really tight. Still been wondering what a Black Arts Toneworks Sarcophagus might sound like if there's any experiences. This is iteration 6,732mkii
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That's great and all, but what we really want is more pics of the doggo.The pedalboard is finally coming together. Probably a couple more Saturdays and it'll be done. Gotta get a few more pieces of hardware mounted then final sanding and clearcoat. Hoping to have it all tied up before our next show at the end of October.
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You are going to need a dolly for that beast.The pedalboard is finally coming together. Probably a couple more Saturdays and it'll be done. Gotta get a few more pieces of hardware mounted then final sanding and clearcoat. Hoping to have it all tied up before our next show at the end of October.
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You are going to need a dolly for that beast.
That's great and all, but what we really want is more pics of the doggo.
I tried to start again, but listening to Black Sabbath is not good for your confidence. Maybe buying a new overdrive will help Who's a good boy???It's about half the size of my last pedalboard so I'm feeling like I'm downsizing lol.
His names Tobi. He's a goofy guy.
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When does a new pedal NOT help is the question.Hi all! How's live on this corner of the internet?
Haven't been on Talkbass in ages. Also haven't played a lot latelyI tried to start again, but listening to Black Sabbath is not good for your confidence. Maybe buying a new overdrive will help
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JPTR FX Jive coming in. They made me an offer I couldn't refuseWhen does a new pedal NOT help is the question.