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#247,021
JIO said:
Amp set-up looks very versatile - one, two or three cabs depending on need. :thumbsup: Interesting assortment of pedals - can you describe your beak-down on them?
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I held off because the switching was about to become radically different. The old setup just had an A/B switch for the basses. This setup has a custom switch, which I originally called the Combobulator, but now call the Dragon Switch. The basic signal chain is:
bass -> switch -> tuner -> comp -> switch -> eq -> switch -> distortion -> phaser -> volume -> preamp
There's only one switch. 8^)
Basically, it selects a bass channel, has an FX loop for common pedals, then has an FX loop per channel, then the signal is sent to whatever follows. Currently, it just picks a different EQ per bass (I need to recalibrate the EQs from what's shown). This lets me use the same signal chain for both basses, but have a different EQ option per bass. Since all my birds have different personalities, this is key. Before I had to switch both EQs (one on, one off) if I switched basses. How much will I really use this? We'll see. It was a fun exercise.
The compressor is pretty much always on.
I put the volume just before the preamp because I want the volume pedal to change the sound as little as possible. It's basically like using an expression pedal to change the preamp input level.
I bought both EQs used which is why one is (allegedly) upgraded.
I was going to buy an OD pedal but someone on the forum was selling the distortion pedal for a good price, and it was something I'd been wanting to try. Eventually I'll go to some stores and play with ODs and likely replace the distortion pedal.
The Super 800 Plus is stock other than the graphics. I'd originally wanted the same dragon (it's part of my book series logo) but the preamp face is too busy so I just went with the color scheme I planned to use on anything else I had built (e.g., the Dragon Switch). It's always on.
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#247,022
Miles_ONeal said:
I held off because the switching was about to become radically different. The old setup just had an A/B switch for the basses. This setup has a custom switch, which I originally called the Combobulator, but now call the Dragon Switch. The basic signal chain is:
bass -> switch -> tuner -> comp -> switch -> eq -> switch -> distortion -> phaser -> volume -> preamp
There's only one switch. 8^)
Basically, it selects a bass channel, has an FX loop for common pedals, then has an FX loop per channel, then the signal is sent to whatever follows. Currently, it just picks a different EQ per bass (I need to recalibrate the EQs from what's shown). This lets me use the same signal chain for both basses, but have a different EQ option per bass. Since all my birds have different personalities, this is key. Before I had to switch both EQs (one on, one off) if I switched basses. How much will I really use this? We'll see. It was a fun exercise.
The compressor is pretty much always on.
I put the volume just before the preamp because I want the volume pedal to change the sound as little as possible. It's basically like using an expression pedal to change the preamp input level.
I bought both EQs used which is why one is (allegedly) upgraded.
I was going to buy an OD pedal but someone on the forum was selling the distortion pedal for a good price, and it was something I'd been wanting to try. Eventually I'll go to some stores and play with ODs and likely replace the distortion pedal.
The Super 800 Plus is stock other than the graphics. I'd originally wanted the same dragon (it's part of my book series logo) but the preamp face is too busy so I just went with the color scheme I planned to use on anything else I had built (e.g., the Dragon Switch). It's always on.
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Brilliant!
 
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#247,029
Chucky Stiletti said:
like it! 100% stock for sure?….seems pretty rare…
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According to Uwe it's one of only 10 blue ones made, the tuners have been replaced but I have the originals and will reinstall them when I replace the pickup. I'll need a bridge cover and a new PG at some point as well.

Engle said:
That's looks a lot more sculpted than most NRs. Is it light?
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Yes, it's really a beautifully made bass, the Gibson is a study plow horse while this one is quite the thoroughbred in comparison.

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Miles_ONeal said:
I held off because the switching was about to become radically different. The old setup just had an A/B switch for the basses. This setup has a custom switch, which I originally called the Combobulator, but now call the Dragon Switch. The basic signal chain is:
bass -> switch -> tuner -> comp -> switch -> eq -> switch -> distortion -> phaser -> volume -> preamp
There's only one switch. 8^)
Basically, it selects a bass channel, has an FX loop for common pedals, then has an FX loop per channel, then the signal is sent to whatever follows. Currently, it just picks a different EQ per bass (I need to recalibrate the EQs from what's shown). This lets me use the same signal chain for both basses, but have a different EQ option per bass. Since all my birds have different personalities, this is key. Before I had to switch both EQs (one on, one off) if I switched basses. How much will I really use this? We'll see. It was a fun exercise.
The compressor is pretty much always on.
I put the volume just before the preamp because I want the volume pedal to change the sound as little as possible. It's basically like using an expression pedal to change the preamp input level.
I bought both EQs used which is why one is (allegedly) upgraded.
I was going to buy an OD pedal but someone on the forum was selling the distortion pedal for a good price, and it was something I'd been wanting to try. Eventually I'll go to some stores and play with ODs and likely replace the distortion pedal.
The Super 800 Plus is stock other than the graphics. I'd originally wanted the same dragon (it's part of my book series logo) but the preamp face is too busy so I just went with the color scheme I planned to use on anything else I had built (e.g., the Dragon Switch). It's always on.
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well thought out :thumbsup:
 
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#247,036
Chucky Stiletti said:
crazy, posted my 69 J bass (with the confederate flag stickers) on the “Official Show Your Basses” club page and they took the pics down!:cautious:…..oh well, should have waited till the stickers were off I guess…..:rollno:
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I get it. But what is not allowed needs to be updated. Somethings get nicked on TB for causes not stated in the rules, which means one/few just didn't like the post, and/or standards are arbitrary and at the whim of someone posts can be yanked. I'm all for rules, and willing to go by them, but subjective and moving targets are hard to figure out.
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dagrev said:
Gotta admit I had no clue either or the connection with Sonic Youth. I've heard of them, but don't know if I've heard any of their music before. This place is more educational than college.
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Sonic Youth was one of the greatest bands of the 80’s. Very hard to label them. Post punk? Pre grunge? Venture down a rabbit hole for a bit. They were together about thirty years. Kim caught her husband, the songwriter guitarist Moore cheating on her and said see ya’.

Kim is a great bassist.
 
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