Chris and the Brassmaster
Chris and the Brassmaster
Interested to know if it's known when or which album the Brassmaster was first used, as the BM came out in 72, but was it used on Close to the Edge or Fragile or was this the Marshall Supa fuzz pedal.
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
Hey Seans, actually, I think they were out in '71, so it sounds to me like he used it on "The Fish" on the Fragile record, though it might be the Marshall Supa fuzz. It's definitely on CttE and Yessongs.Seans wrote:Interested to know if it's known when or which album the Brassmaster was first used, as the BM came out in 72, but was it used on Close to the Edge or Fragile or was this the Marshall Supa fuzz pedal.
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
For those curious and want to try. No affiliation at all, just providing the link.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
That's a great link thanks, I'm just in the process of assembling a Supa Fuzz, only a handful of components which I pretty much have in the depths of various old boxes and I just love the sound on Looking Around.johnallg wrote:For those curious and want to try. No affiliation at all, just providing the link.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
I have one of these I assembled last year. It's very close to my Bass Brassmaster. And for the price, it's way cheaper than a real Brassmaster. I highly recommend it.johnallg wrote:For those curious and want to try. No affiliation at all, just providing the link.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
Is the Brassmaster still made?Michael4bass wrote:I have one of these I assembled last year. It's very close to my Bass Brassmaster. And for the price, it's way cheaper than a real Brassmaster. I highly recommend it.johnallg wrote:For those curious and want to try. No affiliation at all, just providing the link.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
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John, no, I think '74 was the last year they were made. I've seen them sell for almost $2000 on eBay, crazy. Most seem to be around the $1000 range, maybe up or down a few hundred, depending on condition.johnallg wrote:Is the Brassmaster still made?Michael4bass wrote:I have one of these I assembled last year. It's very close to my Bass Brassmaster. And for the price, it's way cheaper than a real Brassmaster. I highly recommend it.johnallg wrote:For those curious and want to try. No affiliation at all, just providing the link.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pro ... ***-master
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
That is what I though. Thanks.Michael4bass wrote:John, no, I think '74 was the last year they were made. [snip]johnallg wrote:Is the Brassmaster still made?
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
Brassmaster was the first effect I ever bought, in '77.
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
Hey Ronn, me to, bought mine at a music store in Ft. Walton Beach, FL in June of '77 when I was there for the month playing a gig. It had been in the store for years.iamthebassman wrote:Brassmaster was the first effect I ever bought, in '77.
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
Malekko makes a replica, the B:assmaster. I'd go with germanium.
http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/product/b-assmaster-g/
As pointed out, real Brassmasters are going for big bucks on e-bay. Surprisingly, Flea uses a b:assmaster these days.
http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/product/b-assmaster-g/
As pointed out, real Brassmasters are going for big bucks on e-bay. Surprisingly, Flea uses a b:assmaster these days.
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Re: Chris and the Brassmaster
I tried a GGG clone with Germanium diodes, it had a very bad hum that I couldn't get rid of, so I ended getting the silicon version. It sounds almost the same as my Brassmaster and is a whole lot cheaper. It's not that hard to assemble, takes a couple of hours or less, depending on your skills, but there's good instructions on the site to help.Blackstar wrote:Malekko makes a replica, the B:assmaster. I'd go with germanium.
http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/product/b-assmaster-g/
As pointed out, real Brassmasters are going for big bucks on e-bay. Surprisingly, Flea uses a b:assmaster these days.
Bassically, Michael
1973 4001 MG