I'll admit that I'm old-school but the common Darkglass sound has always sounded thin and scratchy to me. This pedal seems to do a good job of putting the balls back into the DG sound. Sounds great with you playing it brother, cheers!
I got one years ago because I heard some amazing sounds come out of it but never quite figured out how to make it sound right. Kinda feels dull and oversaturated with not nearly enough mid response.
Someone's been to a club - Armored Saint just played around here pretty sure...congrats on getting up enough, I look forward to when I recover enough to get back to a show, any show, anywhere ;-) It's good to see you, man. Thanks for posting stuff I like.
DUDE!!! It is so effin cool to have a channel that primarily bassists can go to and see this equipment demonstrated by a real metal bassist!!! It's not often you can use the word articulate when talking bass distortion, but you've demonstrated its articulation and versatility. Definitely one of my new Christmas presents this year Rodney. Thanks for what you do for the bass community \m/ \m/
"The market is stale, everything is a copy of something else, except this thing, this is brand new! So anyway, it's based on a RAT..." Great sounding pedal! I blend a RAT in parallel with my DG X7, getting that mix of modern high gain, classic raunch, and fat compressed low end
Thank you for another thorough review, Rodney. As far as distortions go, I've been sorted for years now with the Damnation Audio MBD, but it's always motivating to check your videos out.
@@RodneyMcG Sure is. Doesn't entirely stop me from messing around with other options from time to time (currently the Kasleder Jellyfish), but the MBD has more or less been an always-on for the past 7 years, which is near enough to my total playing time. Wishing you well, and not just for our sake as an audience.
Rodney-Great demo of this pedal I really really dig the "modern tone"- ground switch. I believe Nuno said, the scoop EQ (ground switch)is taken from his GK800 preamp they make. Lusitahand makes an onboard GK800 preamp inspired by the Gk800, and its sounds killer.
Good to see another video from you. Hopefully, you're doing well. Thanks for doing this review. I've been on the fence about getting the Mk2. I'm guessing you'll be reviewing one of the filter [Wal style] preamps that he has? It'd be interesting to see someone do a review of one that isn't just trying to sound like Justin Chancellor. Don't get me wrong, he's great, but there's more out there.
Thanks for the kind words. The MKll had a lot more going on than I expected for sure.. I'm actually going to be doing his 800 preamp next. I'm a big fan of the 800rb and am looking forward to it. The Wal filter does look interesting. We may get to that as well.
@RodneyMcG the 800rb preamp looks interesting also. It's cool that there are people recreating a lot of these old things that, in a lot of cases, became hard to come by.
Wow dude. You have serious chops. Sounds great , I recently went with SansAmp XB driver. So far, so good...will see if this does it for me. I'm going for BluesRock, Soul/R&B , classic Rock tones, but need to cut through as well as hear myself in Theatre size gigs . I'm super picky on having the right blend of clean and dirty . Best Wishes !
Thank you! I have the xb as well. You may have noticed in the sample at the end of the video, I used them both. They work great together. Thanks again for the kind words.
I get that. I feel like each one reshapes the sound in that I would make multiple adjustmens, so just flipping back and forth wouldn't really be a thing
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You're too kind my friend!
Glad to see you big Unc!! You look great Rodney! Sick jamz as always!!
Good to see you my friend!
I'll admit that I'm old-school but the common Darkglass sound has always sounded thin and scratchy to me. This pedal seems to do a good job of putting the balls back into the DG sound. Sounds great with you playing it brother, cheers!
Thank you. This one definitely has a bit more meat on the bone.
Heard. I like the darkglass sound for others but would not like to sound like everybody else’s 2024 sound.
I got one years ago because I heard some amazing sounds come out of it but never quite figured out how to make it sound right. Kinda feels dull and oversaturated with not nearly enough mid response.
Great to see you Mr Mc Gee... keep rocking
Armored Saint! YES!
Someone's been to a club - Armored Saint just played around here pretty sure...congrats on getting up enough, I look forward to when I recover enough to get back to a show, any show, anywhere ;-)
It's good to see you, man. Thanks for posting stuff I like.
DUDE!!! It is so effin cool to have a channel that primarily bassists can go to and see this equipment demonstrated by a real metal bassist!!! It's not often you can use the word articulate when talking bass distortion, but you've demonstrated its articulation and versatility. Definitely one of my new Christmas presents this year Rodney. Thanks for what you do for the bass community \m/ \m/
Really glad you liked it. I'm looking to get more content up in the new year. Hope you enjoy.
it reminds me old Sepultura bass tone , very good pedal , i like it.
That's one hell of a pedal! Great video and review Rodney! Playing is as brutal as always!
Much appreciated!
Glad you are still around, R McG.
Many thanks for another great deep dive video! So many pedals, so little money, ha ha...
It never ends!
"The market is stale, everything is a copy of something else, except this thing, this is brand new! So anyway, it's based on a RAT..."
Great sounding pedal! I blend a RAT in parallel with my DG X7, getting that mix of modern high gain, classic raunch, and fat compressed low end
The Rattler is better than this pedal... it's also better than The RAT 😆
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Lee! Good to see ya!
Thank you for another thorough review, Rodney.
As far as distortions go, I've been sorted for years now with the Damnation Audio MBD, but it's always motivating to check your videos out.
Glad you found your home. It's great to have options, isn't it?!
@@RodneyMcG Sure is. Doesn't entirely stop me from messing around with other options from time to time (currently the Kasleder Jellyfish), but the MBD has more or less been an always-on for the past 7 years, which is near enough to my total playing time. Wishing you well, and not just for our sake as an audience.
I appreciate the kind words. All the best to you.
Rodney-Great demo of this pedal I really really dig the "modern tone"- ground switch. I believe Nuno said, the scoop EQ (ground switch)is taken from his GK800 preamp they make. Lusitahand makes an onboard GK800 preamp inspired by the Gk800, and its sounds killer.
You are correct. I'll be doing that preamp soon
Nice to see you looking good Rodney, good review I always learn something new
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just like the tronheim pedal now id like one of these. Nice playing as usual rod and great in depth look at another pedal
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Good to see another video from you. Hopefully, you're doing well. Thanks for doing this review. I've been on the fence about getting the Mk2.
I'm guessing you'll be reviewing one of the filter [Wal style] preamps that he has? It'd be interesting to see someone do a review of one that isn't just trying to sound like Justin Chancellor. Don't get me wrong, he's great, but there's more out there.
Thanks for the kind words. The MKll had a lot more going on than I expected for sure.. I'm actually going to be doing his 800 preamp next. I'm a big fan of the 800rb and am looking forward to it. The Wal filter does look interesting. We may get to that as well.
@RodneyMcG the 800rb preamp looks interesting also. It's cool that there are people recreating a lot of these old things that, in a lot of cases, became hard to come by.
For sure. Sometimes what's old is new and when something isn't in fashion for a long time, it can sound fresh again especially with a new twist.
Wow dude. You have serious chops. Sounds great , I recently went with SansAmp XB driver. So far, so good...will see if this does it for me. I'm going for BluesRock, Soul/R&B , classic Rock tones, but need to cut through as well as hear myself in Theatre size gigs . I'm super picky on having the right blend of clean and dirty .
Best Wishes !
Thank you! I have the xb as well. You may have noticed in the sample at the end of the video, I used them both. They work great together. Thanks again for the kind words.
0:54 the fuck?! love it!
Thank you!
Damn....!
sic playing
Thank you!
But muh Darkglass and Dingwall 😟
The problem is I would prefer the ground and pound switch be a foot switch not something i would need to bend over or band down to change.
I get that. I feel like each one reshapes the sound in that I would make multiple adjustmens, so just flipping back and forth wouldn't really be a thing