After decades of new gear on a weekly basis sometimes, I am pretty settled on gear. Maybe the right jazz if I could find/afford it. Trying to just play now.
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I am coming to the conclusion that having several drives to hand in a drawer is probably not a bad idea… tastes and applications can change far to regularlyUsed the Xotic BB preamp into the THDI last week. I really liked it. Thank you for the tip. I started out liking the Rat devices (Tanner), then swapped into crunchy fuzz (Funk), and now making the full circle into the tubescreamer thing with this BB. Each has their benefits. Still want to try a BBJ and Jellyfish.
You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen.I am coming to the conclusion that having several drives to hand in a drawer is probably not a bad idea… tastes and applications can change far to regularly
On the Xotic front, I have just treated myself to an Xj - 1T 5 Lite and can honestly say it is the nicest bass I have ever played ( have had Sadowsky, Lulls, Nordy's, Fender CS). I think it has actually cured my bass gas. Xotic make really nice gear.
I missed the Broughton Lowtech release? How do you like it.The latest iteration.
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Is anyone using a tube DI (Nobel, Nobel Clone, Khan, Etc etc) after the Anagram? I have a Nobelium on the way for a different project but was wondering if anyone is using something similar.
I love it. Had the Lowrider before and it was good as well. Adds some punch and depth that just feels right.I missed the Broughton Lowtech release? How do you like it.
You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen.
I would have never thought of that pedal for bass. No low end loss? How about from the compressor?"Regal DI" most of the time but occasionally Chorus or other funky modulation (or octave/ octave fuzz) are fun. If I need dirt I can use the top channel of the NADumble and even change the One to the sansamp clone and stack them. I should be practicing so normally clean or add the #dumbledirt when playing along at home through my amp and cab. I use the DImStick so i don't mess up the One plugging in and out and as a DI of course.
My next permanent bass will either be another P so I can put flats on…or a Stingray 5After decades of new gear on a weekly basis sometimes, I am pretty settled on gear. Maybe the right jazz if I could find/afford it. Trying to just play now.
Did you Lull them to sleep or rock their socks off?Filling in at a different church this week. Haven't played through a stage amp in like 10 years let alone an 8x10
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Lull and Origin Effects. Very Nice.Filling in at a different church this week. Haven't played through a stage amp in like 10 years let alone an 8x10
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I have to use the low cut on the regal whether I am running the dumble or not. I am not very good describing these things but I like it all. Works well with other pedals and like it is now. Comp is always on. A lot like my Love Squeeze. Just super quiet transparent girth added to the sound. I use an LB-100 with flats so no problem with low end or harmonic content in general."Regal DI" most of the time but occasionally Chorus or other funky modulation (or octave/ octave fuzz) are fun. If I need dirt I can use the top channel of the NADumble and even change the One to the sansamp clone and stack them. I should be practicing so normally clean or add the #dumbledirt when playing along at home through my amp and cab. I use the DImStick so i don't mess up the One plugging in and out and as a DI of course.
Dialing in my eq is wildly different than through a PA with subs. I had to boost treble on my DCX and Neptunium to get my drive to come through how I like it when there's only one electric guitar. With a PA I'm always cutting treble.Did you Lull them to sleep or rock their socks off?
How did the 8x10 feel?sadly, I haven't thought one of those in years.
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How touch sensitive is the Big Booty Judy? I like when drives get heavier when I play harder and almost disappear with a light touch.Absolutely! Love it! If I ever expand the board, I'd rock two. One in Rat mode, one in Turbo mode.
The Jam Pedals Bass Rattler is a superb bass tuned rat. Touch sensitive, and the second foot switch allows you to hit turbo mode on and off with ease. Side jacks is literally the only downside, but I can live with that.How touch sensitive is the Big Booty Judy? I like when drives get heavier when I play harder and almost disappear with a light touch.
All the demos I've seen are just someone cranking it all the way up and pounding on it to get as much distortion as possible. I'd love a good bass-tuned turbo rat.