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scoffer11MemberQuote:Also the FX91- that isn’t a FX91B/C? how’re you liking it?
The FX91 is OK, I don’t really use it that much. It does have quite a “crunch” to it though, which has proven useful a couple of times. I think it was the first pedal bought… so it’s probably 10 years old. It sounds pretty sweet when used with the Dunlop 105Q in front of it.
scoffer11MemberQuote:yeah the only thing I’d look out for is don’t throw the Dtech XBW at the end of the line- the sensitivity control becomes a lot less predictable and there’s kind of a volume cut, especially after an overdrive/fuzz/distortion.
I only know this because I have the same pedal. use mine on synth though.Should I not use it the FX loop then?
scoffer11MemberQuote:Also the ‘instrument level’ thing is referring to things like Germanium-transistor pedals- they need the high impedance load of a guitar signal driving them directly from the pickups, the 1K ohm load from the output of another pedal won’t cut it. A preamp (gain stage or eq-based [ie, from either one of the fx loop outs on yr amp]) is going to be the same kind of low impedance that a pedal outputs.Hope this helps explain it.
Sam
Thanks a bunch, that makes total sense. Based on the pedal line up I just posted, I shouldn’t have any issues correct?
scoffer11MemberQuote:To answer the original question, you should tell us what pedals you’re using. Some will be good in the loop and others will not. I will say that distortion/fuzz never really sounds good in an fx loop, for reasons including those described by Cryabetes. So yeah, whaddaya got?Yeah I should have given you the run down…
EXH:
Bass Big Muff Pi
Enigma Q Balls
Bassballs
V256DigiTech:
XBW Bass Synth Wah
XBC Bass Multi Chorus
XBD Bass Driver Overdrive
Talker
DigiDelayDunlop:
Crybaby 105Q Bass WahDOD:
FX91 Bass Overdrive
FX72 Bass Stereo FlangerI rarely use a few of these pedals, however I figured I might as well give the “complete” rundown.
I understand the concept of putting time-based pedals (chorus, flanger, delay…) at the end of the line. I also agree that distortion, overdrive, and fuzz pedals sound best straight in.
Also understanding (and appreciating) the Pre/Post EQ FX Loop concept. So with all that said, what should go where?
Thanks!
June 7, 2010 at 6:18 pm in reply to: Can the frequency pots be adjusted in the Nano Bassballs? #102622scoffer11MemberAnd is there a recommended increment at which I should adjust the trim pots? 1/4 turn?
June 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Can the frequency pots be adjusted in the Nano Bassballs? #102628scoffer11MemberQuote:i agree with EH-MAN, and anyone should, he is the master!but i would also like to add that, many people feel those trim pots should have been surface mount pots to begin with, and there are many online mod’s for that unit to make it a 3 knob controlled unit from the outside, basically just replacing the internal trim’s with external pots.
That sounds like a sweet idea! Do you have a link or some sort of info on the mod?
June 7, 2010 at 4:46 pm in reply to: New Bassballs creating droning, feedback-like noise when on with no signal passing through #102636scoffer11MemberI had the retailer order a new pedal in and all is well. The Bassballs pedal was definitely defective.
scoffer11MemberExcellent, thanks.
scoffer11MemberThat’s a pretty neat contraption, not sure how well it would work though. Plus it’s no substitute for the expression pedal feel.
June 2, 2010 at 3:07 am in reply to: New Bassballs creating droning, feedback-like noise when on with no signal passing through #102926scoffer11MemberHere is a link to the audio clip:
http://www.epakmachinery.com/zips/bassballs.mp3
As you can hear in the audio clip, the first note is clean without the pedal engaged, then the pedal is turned on and the droning sound is produced. A note is then played with the Bassballs effet (sounds normal) and then the droning effect kicks in again after the signal from the bass decreases/stops.
I recorded this with just the Bassballs pedal ran through a direct box, so the amp is definitely not the issue.
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