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Post by JChance on Feb 16, 2007 15:17:30 GMT -7
Just got 'em in. Just in time to fly out for a road date this weekend. I'm going to try setting the AC for lower gain breakup and use the BB for leads. Just have to figure ou if I'm going to use them invidually, or cascade one into the other.. I'll post some thoughts when I get back. A review, if you will.... J
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Post by ruger9 on Feb 16, 2007 16:16:57 GMT -7
I'll be very interested to hear what you think of the BB. I had one, sold it, now due to all the raves on this forum, thinking about picking up another one. Thanks alot guys!
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Post by Lefty on Feb 16, 2007 16:21:54 GMT -7
I'll be very interested to hear what you think of the BB. I had one, sold it, now due to all the raves on this forum, thinking about picking up another one. Thanks alot guys! Don't give in, just say NO! ;D
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Post by JebusCrebus on Feb 16, 2007 19:41:47 GMT -7
Hey Jason I can't wait to read the review of the BB. I have a RC that I love to death and an AC that I'm finally starting to get the hang of. I think it sounds great with my Tele but I'm not 100% sold with my strats or bucker guitars yet. I also find if I cascade the AC after my RC then the AC gets a little boomy even with the Bass rolled off to 8 O'Clock. I've been thinking of trying the BB but Xotics run about $225.00 here in Canada and I already invested in 2! Darn that G.A.S! I may as of yet have to buy one anyway! [glow=limegreen,2,300]-J-[/glow]
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Post by frunabulaks on Feb 21, 2007 17:32:23 GMT -7
I use them the exact same way but I use an RC and a BB. I use a Bad Bob clean boost before them both for cascading It works great and never gets to muddy that way. It just hits the power tubes harder causing more break up with the same about of distortion from the pedal.
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Post by taswegian on Feb 22, 2007 15:28:14 GMT -7
Hey Jay, I'll be interested in how the BB blends with the 66 when you get it. I'm still trying to find "that" higher gain lead sound, or raunchy overdrive at less than cranked volumes for smaller clubs. The BB is in my top 5 must check out list.
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Post by JChance on Feb 22, 2007 15:46:28 GMT -7
Hey Jay, I'll be interested in how the BB blends with the 66 when you get it. I'm still trying to find "that" higher gain lead sound, or raunchy overdrive at less than cranked volumes for smaller clubs. The BB is in my top 5 must check out list. Dude, so far this pedal is the shizzle. It is EXACTLY what I have been describing for years. Sounds great through the '59 Bassman Ri and '71 Deluxe I've got on loan. I'll have the MAZ 38 early next week to give reports on that. Route 66 will probably still be a couple of weeks away... J
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Post by Mitch on Feb 22, 2007 18:42:12 GMT -7
+1 for the BB - Just got one myself. LOVE IT !! Did I say LOVE IT. As a matter of fact +1 for the AC too (a bit more of a struggle to get the tone I wanted to hear, but it's dialed in now!) ....AND +1 for the RC as well. I LOVE all these pedals.
Sold a Keeley BD-2 a while back, but just re-bought one here. It's just too good a pedal not to have around.
JChance, any word yet on your experience with the AC unit ?
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Post by Curt on Feb 22, 2007 20:44:47 GMT -7
+1 for the BB - Just got one myself. LOVE IT !! Did I say LOVE IT. As a matter of fact +1 for the AC too (a bit more of a struggle to get the tone I wanted to hear, but it's dialed in now!) ....AND +1 for the RC as well. I LOVE all these pedals. Sold a Keeley BD-2 a while back, but just re-bought one here. It's just too good a pedal not to have around. JChance, any word yet on your experience with the AC unit ? 10-4 BD-2>BB>RC = ;D
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Post by Dr.T on Feb 23, 2007 4:23:57 GMT -7
I found that BB after RC and RC after FD2 are a little harsh, not so for FD2 after RC: BB after FD2 doesn't deliver a good sound to me. Can BB and FD2 work togheter?? And if so in wich order?
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Post by dock66 on Feb 23, 2007 8:23:20 GMT -7
;D ;D for BB and RC .
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Post by beej on Feb 23, 2007 8:33:18 GMT -7
Sounds (no pun intended ;D) like it's time to jump on the BB bandwagon. I have the RC and it's a fav for sure
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Post by (8^D) on Feb 23, 2007 17:13:49 GMT -7
Hey Jay, I'll be interested in how the BB blends with the 66 when you get it. I'm still trying to find "that" higher gain lead sound, or raunchy overdrive at less than cranked volumes for smaller clubs. The BB is in my top 5 must check out list. Dude, so far this pedal is the shizzle. It is EXACTLY what I have been describing for years. Sounds great through the '59 Bassman Ri and '71 Deluxe I've got on loan. I'll have the MAZ 38 early next week to give reports on that. Route 66 will probably still be a couple of weeks away... J Told ya you needed one - would be the cure for your gainy ills!
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Feb 23, 2007 17:15:21 GMT -7
I'll be very interested to hear what you think of the BB. I had one, sold it, now due to all the raves on this forum, thinking about picking up another one. Thanks alot guys! Ditto's! I bought one, sold it and now I WTB again. I love my AC and RC. I bought the RC and understood it's application, but just never was in a position to use it. Then I jammed with a band last weekend and it was very evident why I bought it. My AC was already on to jam, but when it was time to solo, I kicked on the RC and BAM! :-)
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Feb 23, 2007 17:16:53 GMT -7
+1 for the BB - Just got one myself. LOVE IT !! Did I say LOVE IT. As a matter of fact +1 for the AC too (a bit more of a struggle to get the tone I wanted to hear, but it's dialed in now!) ....AND +1 for the RC as well. I LOVE all these pedals. Sold a Keeley BD-2 a while back, but just re-bought one here. It's just too good a pedal not to have around. JChance, any word yet on your experience with the AC unit ? 10-4 BD-2>BB>RC = ;D You put your RC at the end of the chain?
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Post by Curt on Feb 23, 2007 20:07:05 GMT -7
You put your RC at the end of the chain? Yes Sir. I use it when I need to slap the front of the amp a bit. For louder tunes, or later in the night when things perk up a bit...or when after sound check I'm buried in the mix or....it's a handy 'lil buger ;D
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Post by taswegian on Feb 23, 2007 20:18:49 GMT -7
Dude, so far this pedal is the shizzle. It is EXACTLY what I have been describing for years. Sounds great through the '59 Bassman Ri and '71 Deluxe I've got on loan. I'll have the MAZ 38 early next week to give reports on that. Route 66 will probably still be a couple of weeks away... J Told ya you needed one - would be the cure for your gainy ills! I've been really wanting an Ulbrick 12AXE for the gainier stuff but the BB is getting my attention. Guys like you and J endorsing it, (so to speak) it's gotta be good! (as well as everybody else who's talkin' it up). (Lotsa brackets in that post isn't there! ;D)
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Feb 23, 2007 20:43:58 GMT -7
Told ya you needed one - would be the cure for your gainy ills! I've been really wanting an Ulbrick 12AXE for the gainier stuff but the BB is getting my attention. Guys like you and J endorsing it, (so to speak) it's gotta be good! (as well as everybody else who's talkin' it up). (Lotsa brackets in that post isn't there! ;D) I (and lots of other guys {well, and I suppose some gals too [hope that's not policially incorrect]}) LOVE (of course, tha'ts a bit strong {as in that term may be over used [particularly when it comes to inanimate objects]}) mine! ;D
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Post by Bill on Feb 23, 2007 21:07:52 GMT -7
This has been my setup the last few months...tuner, Keeley comp, BB, RC...love it!
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Post by hdahs143 on Feb 24, 2007 7:23:53 GMT -7
I found that BB after RC and RC after FD2 are a little harsh, not so for FD2 after RC: BB after FD2 doesn't deliver a good sound to me. Can BB and FD2 work togheter?? And if so in wich order? I have the FD2 after the BB and it works pretty well. Using the FD2 in comp cut mode is very cool with the BB. Is it me or does anyone else notice that the BB is a bit noisier than your other dirt pedals? I love it anyway, but just curious. Harold
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Post by deltone on Feb 24, 2007 11:22:15 GMT -7
Oh no...say it ain't so! I've been gassin' for a BB for a long time, but I can't handle noisy pedals or a noisy signal chain.
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Post by Dr.T on Feb 24, 2007 11:51:19 GMT -7
After a two-weeks-trial I can say that BB pre sounds good but harsh.... Both first or before RC and FD2. Will try it next week when I'll have the Mini HB Little '59 new on bridge pos.
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Post by Mitch on Feb 24, 2007 17:46:27 GMT -7
In my set-up, I found that the BB and AC both sound best before going to my Keeley Compressor. Other way-around and the BB does sound a bit harsh.
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Post by tuna on Feb 24, 2007 18:51:18 GMT -7
Bill, looks like you are running the RC after the BB. Have you tried running the RC before BB? If so, do you have a preference?
Thanks
Tommy
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Post by dei305 on Feb 24, 2007 19:22:50 GMT -7
Hey J, How ya doin? My Zen Drive finally arrived..wow! So now I have a BB, Zen, Tim, fully loaded FD2. I am experimenting with the BB into FT fatboost..as well as Zen into fatboost. simply amazing tones coming out of my Maz Jr and Sr. Hope you are doing well. All the best, Rick
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Post by (8^D) on Feb 24, 2007 20:10:44 GMT -7
I found that BB after RC and RC after FD2 are a little harsh, not so for FD2 after RC: BB after FD2 doesn't deliver a good sound to me. Can BB and FD2 work togheter?? And if so in wich order? I have the FD2 after the BB and it works pretty well. Using the FD2 in comp cut mode is very cool with the BB. Is it me or does anyone else notice that the BB is a bit noisier than your other dirt pedals? I love it anyway, but just curious. Harold Any higher gain pedal I've used has a higher noise floor....just part of the game with them. The BB gets hissy on idle when I crank up the gain. But, it's significantly less than several others that were on the same gain level.
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Post by JebusCrebus on Feb 25, 2007 6:30:18 GMT -7
This has been my setup the last few months...tuner, Keeley comp, BB, RC...love it! Madison, How are you liking that HipShot on the Tele? I been looking at one of those for a couple of months now (still haven't pulled the trigger yet). I been thinking about the unit that has the B &G bender and the Drop D toggle as well. Let me know what you think of the device in general. Thanks [glow=limegreen,2,300]-J-[/glow]
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Post by mudskipper on Feb 25, 2007 6:37:08 GMT -7
i usually put BB (set to unity gain) before RC (a little boos) as well since RC pushing BB did nothing for me.
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Post by Bill on Feb 25, 2007 7:52:41 GMT -7
Tommy: I prefer the RC after the BB AND the compressor...a simple trial & error should easily show the best arrangement for you. Jebus: The Hipshot is great...I'm thinking of adding a palm lever for the G string. The biggest advantage is nailing the bend when you're on the fly, or if the sound level prevents you from hearing accurately. Otherwise, you can do most of the same bends without it. I just recorded a "cheesy" little instrumental for my bands site (until we can do a REAL recording) where I use the bender a couple times...check it out at my band link below. The funny part is I was sitting down during the recording, and that's not the best situation to accurately use a bender...so in this case the bends you hear that are OFF, are the Hipshot!
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Post by dock66 on Feb 25, 2007 17:28:33 GMT -7
Keeley comp>BB>RC ;D.
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