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Worship Bass Pedalboards
- Thread starter Cshanks5
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I don't have an always on drive, but if I did, it would be the LS. It sounds more transparent to me. (Of course, that's just going by what I can hear and not analyzing it). I'm happy with my core tone, which is just the Noble, and I don't want to mess with that too much. I have a DCX, and I'm kind of back and forth about it. I like it as a second gain stage with the LS handling light OD duties. But, I also like the Southland for the second stage too. I like that the DCX has a lot of options and power, but I never really take advantage of those features. I always just went with 'if it sounds good, then it works.' The LS just sounds good with it's limited set of features- which are all voiced right for what I want.
I don't have a lot of time on the Tone Hammer, but the LS seems more open. The TH is a bit 'tighter' maybe?
I just picked up the Hot Wax and really dig it. The ability to run either side of it independently or to blend them is very cool. The Zoom is mostly for the tuner, some occasional reverb or delay. The Artifakt is super fun for little intro things.
I just started playing at this church, and the director loves letting me build a vibe on certain songs. I was noodling around with Nothing But The Blood and think it sounds great.
I just started playing at this church, and the director loves letting me build a vibe on certain songs. I was noodling around with Nothing But The Blood and think it sounds great.
In my Sunday morning experiences, the Tone Hammer AGS, Origin DCX Bass and Greer Lightspeed are all in a similar space and all best-in-class solutions. The THDI has the flexibility to also be a very good clean preamp/DI (w/o AGS); the DCX is the most pedal board friendly and can do clean/EQ, saturated and OD; the Lightspeed is perhaps the most organic sounding of the three.
@rcmbass How do you like the Grizzly as compared to any of these?
@NickyBass I am leaning your direction of going without an always-on saturator these days.
@wolffire99 I'm looking forward to trying the DCX/RNDI combo this Sunday as a Mantle alternative.
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I sold my Aguilar Tone Hammer DI (THDI) six months ago. I regret it.
I've been on a quest to replace the AGS sound since. I've tried a myriad of overdrive and distortion pedals with no success. There is nothing quite like the THDI with AGS on.
A few of my trusted friends here on TB highly recommend the Greer Lightspeed. I was ready to give that a try until the new Empress Drive came out.
G.A.S. conundrums continue…meanwhile, my wife unit does this
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It was good, it was a pretty mellow set this weekend. Streaming also adds a ton of compression and mellows out the high end so it's not an exact representation. I'd say I'll keep a separate "church" board and not church board. Oh and during Saturday's last service, I was able to score an 3Leaf Audio Octabvre while doing the dismissal reprise. (Instrumental as people walk out), pretty funny.And???
Don't leave us hanging.
Tell us about your experience.
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I am winding down my church service season as we leave for northern Michigan for the summer. The focus shifts from worship bass to golf and family/friends. Having served 11 of the last 13 weeks, a break will be nice. Thats a lot of practice and pedal experimenting and early Sunday rehearsals and services. My season ends later this month with a coaching session my main church is organizing to help newer players better understand their role on a worship team. They asked me to be a coach and I am appreciative.
Of course, gear and basses accumulate each September to May playing season and I'm working on "decluttering" to those that give me the most joy. The Noble is scheduled to arrive in September and the cycle begins again!
Worship bass has been an excellent retirement "purpose" for me and I am thankful for the experience and advice everyone on this forum brings to the table.
Of course, gear and basses accumulate each September to May playing season and I'm working on "decluttering" to those that give me the most joy. The Noble is scheduled to arrive in September and the cycle begins again!
Worship bass has been an excellent retirement "purpose" for me and I am thankful for the experience and advice everyone on this forum brings to the table.
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I get that! I get to still serve with a team that's primarily early 20s. I miss those days in a lot of ways, but now entering my 40s, it's a different feel. I just took a 2 month break. Will probably need another break this summer to focus on kids and work. My work has gotten considerably more demanding as I've moved up to executive and department head levels. It's still needed for me, but it's a different vibe altogether. Not quite at retirement age, but in my 40s I've picked up bass, rediscovered keys, and started to learn more about mixing and mastering. I have a terrible golf swing! lol
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Yes, have that up for sale at Reverb right now. I did not like this one either. It is a great pedal, but it is no THDI with AGS in my opinion. Nice try Aguilar.
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TH is tighter, more compressed and more dynamic (heavier with a pick or when really digging in). Works great in a big mix.
Lightspeed is more transparent. No noticeable tone affect just a wonderful light OD with some dynamic change but not as much as the TH. It's a great compliment to the Noble imo where as the tone hammer is more of its own thing.
Our current worship team has more of an Americana vibe, think Rend Collectice. Acoustic, cello, keys, sometimes ambient electric. Lightspeed is a better fit for us.
Oh my, just watched the entire worship set while working. So good and amazing playing! Way to lead bro.
Southland does cut lows, have messaged Nick Greer direct, doesn't recommend it for bass! It may work for you thoughJust sold my Walrus 385 MKii and am about to order the new Empress Drive…but now am leaning on trying the Lightspeed maybe stacked with the Southland.
GAS is REAL
Oh my, just watched the entire worship set while working. So good and amazing playing! Way to lead bro.
Thank you! Yeah, I'm pretty blessed to be a part of this team and church.
I just ordered the Empress Drive. Hoping this might be the "one". If not, she goes back and the THDI comes home to papa!
Curious why the 385 didn't work out for you?I just ordered the Empress Drive. Hoping this might be the "one". If not, she goes back and the THDI comes home to papa!
The Walrus 385 MKII is a great pedal. I loved the sound and boost capabilities. I could not get close to the Aguilar Tone Hammer DI (THDI) AGS sound. I tried many settings with drums and worship loops via Moises. The bottom was just not there like I have with the THDI. Even with bass boosted, it just was not there. I think it probably sounds amazing with the Noble, but could not get there straight into my DAW or amp. It sounded better thru the Mantle, but not like the THDI. The THDI is just perfect for the style of modern worship at our church.
