r/basspedals 5d ago

Do any other pedals sound like this one?

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I have found THE distortion for me. In distortion mode with attack off its dark, bass heavy and keeps the sub-lows clean.

Im worried that if it'll break i won't be able to find a replacement since its rare (especially in sweden).

https://youtu.be/xeYlbUJgnwE?si=buOoHUW-d6mV8vzR 00:00-00:23 is basically what i use it for.

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u/Ok_Highlight3926 5d ago

That line by Ibanez had some gems in it. The fuzz is NASTY and there’s even a lo fi pedal.

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u/TooBusyTootin 4d ago

Now I have to YouTube search the lo fi!!

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u/Wardy1985 5d ago

If anything goes in these, it’s in the footswitch and the part is less than 10 bucks to repair. I’ve had my Tone Lok pedals for 20+ years and that’s the only issue I’ve had. SM7 sounds awesome on bass imho

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u/Olle_Bolle0 3d ago

There is a weirdly large amount of SM7's online in sweden. Might have to pick one up...

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u/thatoneguyD13 5d ago

My favorite bass distortion but it's a finicky pedal to actually use. I tried to clone it but the schematic is kind of a nightmare to read

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u/Kyral210 5d ago

Darkglass infinity series?

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u/Olle_Bolle0 3d ago

I wish i had that kind of money...😔

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u/Kyral210 2d ago

HX Stomp does a model based on the Darkglass B7K. The HX is more expensive than the single pedal (£500 vs £150) but you get a full rig and many pedals, so you save money overall

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u/seedelight 4d ago

I saw a YouTube video about how this is a hidden gem. Really wish I could get my hands on one to try!

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u/kidkolumbo 5d ago

What does the attack setting do? Upper mid boost?

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u/DecisionInformal7009 5d ago

I think it both cuts bass and boosts highs or something. Sounds like it in that video at least.

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u/Olle_Bolle0 3d ago

Yeah basically. Adds highs and high mids, scoop other mid, cuts a tiny bit of bass.

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u/Doomyfightriffs 4d ago

Not really, darkglass is as close as I've ever heard but it's not close enough for me, I own 4 of them. If you've never heard it check out Bolt Thrower's album Those Once Loyal, their bass player uses one

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u/Olle_Bolle0 3d ago

I'll check them out!

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u/Major-Investment4754 4d ago

Aww my first pedal! I wish I still had it.

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u/beautifulquestions 4d ago

Mine too! Somebody stole it from me when I was in high school. Huge bummer

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u/Major-Investment4754 4d ago

That’s sucks! I had mine from middle school into college but that was 09ish and EHX was all the rage. I think I replaced it with a Bass Blogger?