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Worship Bass Pedalboards

#7,022
jmbjandfam said:
I use the Shiftline Olympic so the tubes in the LA-1A may be redundant for me too. I don't want the top end to be super soft so the Empress might be a better match. Maybe I'll try the Empress and work in a boost somewhere else. Currently I'm using the DBX 160a version in my Zoom MS-60B which seems to help brighten up the top side.
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With a plain DI (or no DI as I ran mine as the DI) the LA-1A is amazing. I didn't feel like it did as much when I decided to go with a REDDI as my DI. That thing sounds so good all by itself I'm not sure I want/need to add a compressor back in. I played without one for a long time. I am now and everyone loves my tone so...maybe if it ain't broke I don't need to fix it.
 
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#7,023
ExaltBass said:
I love the LED metering on the Empress! Yes, very clean. I am quite impressed. The Cali76 CB is a killer pedal, and it has a bit of it's own sound to it. The Empress seems more neutral so far. I have only used it at church a few times so far, and had the Cali76CB since it was released. I would be happy with either one, but the metering won me over! :thumbsup:
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Thanks, Dave. I think I may have to snag one and give it a go again. My Cali isn't going anywhere, but like I said, I do remember really liking the Empress that I had several years back. Just didn't like the size.
 
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#7,024
SteveC said:
With a plain DI (or no DI as I ran mine as the DI) the LA-1A is amazing. I didn't feel like it did as much when I decided to go with a REDDI as my DI. That thing sounds so good all by itself I'm not sure I want/need to add a compressor back in. I played without one for a long time. I am now and everyone loves my tone so...maybe if it ain't broke I don't need to fix it.
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The REDDI is an awesome world class DI. Doesn't require anything else to sound excellent.
 
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#7,025
Dave Hill said:
The REDDI is an awesome world class DI. Doesn't require anything else to sound excellent.
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I tend to think that as well. I look for excuses to add gear but my goal was to get as efficient a "rig" as possible. This seems to be it. The only way I could have less gear is to use my Genzler MG350 head as my DI. I have thought about it, but the REDDI is built for the floor more than the head. Although the combo (head on a single 12 can) isn't that much to haul around.
 
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#7,026
Treblefree said:
Yesterday - 4 songs; 4 different pedals used. A first for me. Felt a little creative.

This is Amazing Grace - Darkglass Vintage Microtubes as usual (and a pick as usual also) - Perfection for this song. I actually ran it a little higher breakup than I normally do where the audience could definitely hear the grit on it.

Chain Breaker - EHX Microsynth, full guitar, about 1/3 both octaves, square wave less than 1/8, Both filters about 75% (same), no resonance or delay. Just subtle shimmer effect on top to make the song bigger and it really worked.

Never Once - dUg pedal (DPX-3 Tech 21). Don't freak - No drive/crunch engaged only the green lights, no reds. Just used the high compression and full smoothness this pedal adds with unlimited sustain. Lot's of whole notes on this tune. Really had a nice foundation.

Made Me Glad - MXR Bass Chorus Delux with crossover engaged so when I"m playing in the higher register in some spots and some fills, it sings a little.

I really enjoyed this set.
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Do you use the BMS or the original microsynth?
 
#7,028
Best tone I've had is the combination of the Cali-Broughton Messenger and the Khan. I've owned and gigged the best Tube Preamps and DI's made and the Khan is the best I've used. It made my search over.
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#7,036
Killens84 said:
My latest pedalboard revision, after my Arkham Oracle came in this week. I'll get to try it out at church rehearsal this evening.
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Looks great! Very clean, too :)

I used a FTT Black Vehicle myself, but I had a BB-2 that I was comparing it with for a while. I found the BB-2 sounded even better when in a Damnation Audio Low Passed Loop Blender because it preserved more of the dry low frequencies. Might be worth checking out. You could even mount it underneath.
 
#7,040
just_chill said:
Nice board! What kind of bass is that (the brand/manufacturer)?
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Thanks! I have a weird habit of constantly building a new pedalboard... This particular board is made out of Burled Sequoia, and Spanish Cedar. I'm planning a special logo to mount to the front...
The bass is an Alien Audio, built by Chopper Anderson in Nashville. I've been selling him his Swamp Ash, for about 5 years. He's been a professional bass player for years. Truly amazing bass, and the preamp is unbelievably AWESOME! It was designed by Mo West, and Chopper. It has a push/pull, modern/vintage tone and the volume knob is standard/overdrive, push/pull....plus more! WOW!

 
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