November 23, 2008

Filter Review: EHX Nano Bassballs

Stashed under: Reviews - Filters — grygrx @ 6:13 pm


Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix
Model: Bassballs Nano
MSRP/Paid: $110/$35
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: Aprox. 3″ Wide x 4.25″ Tall x 2″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Dealers everywhere

From the maker:

Product Page

Description:
Not one, but two narrow filters sweep your tones under control of the envelope, generating very unique vocal-like sounds. A distortion switch enriches the harmonics. The response control varies the sweep range determined by your attack. Not only designed for and great on bass guitar, but also very funky on guitar.

  • True bypass
  • Tough and compact die-cast chassis
  • 9-volt battery included
  • Optional 96DC-200BI power supply available

Operating Instructions:
The range of the filters’ upward frequency sweep is set by the interaction of instrument volume and the RESPONSE control. Both stronger attacks and higher (clockwise) settings of the RESPONSE control increase the sweep range. Low volume and low RESPONSE settings will create little or no sweep and the Nano Bassballs will only provide a small boost in its lowest frequencies.

In its upward position, the FUZZ switch introduces additional harmonic enrichment that accentuates the filters’ action. The RESPONSE control also serves as a volume control for the FUZZ, increasing in volume in the clockwise direction.

The Status LED will light up when the Nano Bassballs is in effect mode. When in True Bypass mode, the LED will be off. Use the FOOTSWITCH to toggle between effect and True Bypass mode.


November 20, 2008

State of reviews…

Stashed under: Ramblings of a madman — grygrx @ 10:39 am

Winter and illness (and a bit of lazy) has been slowing me down on the review front a bit. That said, I continue to move forward. In addition to expanding the fuzz reviews to include some other more basic forms of dirt, I’ll also be adding some envelope filters. The first one will be posted this weekend! My goal (for the immediate future) is to post at least one review a week… with the next one coming on Sat.

Rock on!


TLSF: Update

Stashed under: Tentacle Love Super Fuzz — grygrx @ 10:34 am

Got an update from Mario on the status of things.

The stuff is all here…….(including knobs from Australia in record time!!)
I just sprayed the first half, and plan to etch and drill the boards today.

… I am hoping to be completely finished by Thanksgiving……

Additionally, I’m sending the prototype out for a little tour to a couple of online friends. If you think we are buddies and I just don’t know it… send me a note. ;)


November 14, 2008

Dirt Review: Bogdan - Helter Skelter

Stashed under: Reviews - Overdrive / Distortion — grygrx @ 8:46 pm


Manufacturer:Bogdan
Model: Helter Skelter
MSRP/Paid: 55 Euro/55 Euro
New/Used/Loan: New
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: Aprox. 2.5″ Wide x 4.5″ Tall x 2.25″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Direct

From the maker:

Description:
Hi,overdrive in aluminum box,color-black,green,white,blue,yellow,pink,silver/gray.Tell me color box and led.Im big fan Polish beer,You try.Thanks.

Controls

  • Left Knob: Gain
  • Right Knob: Volume
  • Switch: Boost Level or Distortion/Overdrive

November 11, 2008

Zoom UF-01 —- Penny Pedals Modded DS-1

Stashed under: Inventory Update — grygrx @ 9:41 pm

I should work on the pile rather than acquire more items to stack on to it.