cmatthes Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I'm still convinced that Tech21 makes the best bass pedals/shapers. I recently snagged the Geddy Lee signature 2112 to supplement my my 20+ year old BassDriver DI, and thought I'd ended my bass pedal lust. They recently came out with the dUg Pinnick signature Fly Rig, and all of the demos I've seen have been really impressive. Not really feeling up to ponying up $300 for one of those right now, BUT... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DP3X--tech-21-dug-pinnick-signature-bass-distortion-pedal Save $100, here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I wanted the dUg pedal, but they also have the Steve Harris pedal for $100 off as well. I ordered the SH (up the irons!) but I'll probably spring for the dUg as well. Tim Starace did some great demos of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 That’s a tough one! The Steve Harris is more like the traditional FlyRig. Sounds fantastic too! 🤘😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Tech21 is great stuff! I always hoped and could never understand why the guitar FlyRigs didn’t have XLR out. Haven’t seen the Steve Harris demos and it’s been a while on the dUg. Off to YouTube! ETA: looked at the Tech21 web site and what do you know? V2 of the FlyRig is out with XLR! THIS is compelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I've got the regular Bass Fly Rig and totally dig it, they make great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Cool direct comparison: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 @cmatthes, how do you like the Geddy pedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 20 hours ago, cmatthes said: I'm still convinced that Tech21 makes the best bass pedals/shapers. I recently snagged the Geddy Lee signature 2112 to supplement my my 20+ year old BassDriver DI, and thought I'd ended my bass pedal lust. They recently came out with the dUg Pinnick signature Fly Rig, and all of the demos I've seen have been really impressive. Not really feeling up to ponying up $300 for one of those right now, BUT... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DP3X--tech-21-dug-pinnick-signature-bass-distortion-pedal Save $100, here! Any thoughts on how it would do playing an Impact through an SVT-4Pro w' Ampeg stacks? I'm tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jfritts said: Any thoughts on how it would do playing an Impact through an SVT-4Pro w' Ampeg stacks? I'm tempted. Bass Rigs for $500, Alex. Answer: A FlyRig inserted between an Impact bass and an SVT-4Pro with Ampeg stacks. Question: What is the definition of superfluous, Alex? 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Seriously? I really don't know. I have limited experience with effects but like those demo tones. I was afraid my question would display my ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Jfritts said: Any thoughts on how it would do playing an Impact through an SVT-4Pro w' Ampeg stacks? I'm tempted. I’m not sure, but I’m willing to try!! Sure sounds promising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 14 hours ago, Jfritts said: Seriously? I really don't know. I have limited experience with effects but like those demo tones. I was afraid my question would display my ignorance. Not at all. Please see it from our (okay,my) perspective. Your signal chain without the pedal consists of two elements many would consider the best of the best. Personally, just plugging an Impact Bass into an SVT is a pretty amazing concept. I don’t know what that would sound like, but it would have to be absolutely amazing. The thought of adding anything to that recipe just seemed unnecessary. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 If you wish to avoid the post-sale phone call from your Sweetwater 'personal representative' it's also currently available on Amazon at the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Sure, but does Amazon send you THIS?! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Bought one....from Sweetwater for the case candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I can't imagine that there would be anything lacking with an Impact into an SVT, but you might be able to get a couple different flavors of awesome with the Tech21 in between. The other week, Chris was running a Hamer 8 string into a Wampler Low Blow into Markbass Little Mark 800 into an Ampeg 8-10 at my place and that certainly didn't suck lol (never got it above 3 however). My favorite bass is a crappy Squier (im)precision bass, so I figure that SH ought to work just fine for those tones. There is something compelling about the dUg tones though - the combination of grind over the thud is very cool. I thought one of the mad scientists at Tech21 was on a couple of HFC tours back in the day; kudos to them for creating some incredible pieces of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 That MarkBass head was really cool, Stonge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geobluto Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 6:50 PM, cmatthes said: I'm still convinced that Tech21 makes the best bass pedals/shapers. I recently snagged the Geddy Lee signature 2112 to supplement my my 20+ year old BassDriver DI, and thought I'd ended my bass pedal lust. They recently came out with the dUg Pinnick signature Fly Rig, and all of the demos I've seen have been really impressive. Not really feeling up to ponying up $300 for one of those right now, BUT... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DP3X--tech-21-dug-pinnick-signature-bass-distortion-pedal Save $100, here! Leaning towards the dUg in terms on tone... REALLY leaning in on this new bass dirt pedal... went all in and on waiting list... May cant come here soon enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The Tech 21 Steve Harris landed today; ran a P-bass into it then into the effects return of my Mesa Mark5-25 and a Mesa slant cab with a 12" Celestion. The Geezer Butler and Steve Harris settings both sounded really good even through that rig, and I lost a couple hours massacring Maiden and Sab tunes. The P-bass has a Rotosound Steve Harris set of flatwounds with a .110 low E and my left hand is shot lol. I'll try it through my SVT cab tomorrow with the Stingray 5. The pedal is comically small but has a metal frame and doesn't feel cheap or crappy. I'm amazed that it only weighs 12 ounces, but it feels well built and sounds really good. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Well, it works just fine with the SVT rig. Lots of nasty hot sounds and it can be dialed back into normalcy if desired. Still getting to know it but I like! Thanks for the heads up Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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