Xotic BB-COMP

[Eliguitar]

I just received the new Xotic BB-Comp. I've been using the BB-AT for a while and the BB-MB as well depending on the gig.
I've only been playing with it for a little while but Im really surprised at how good the uncompressed setting sounds. Its great for lower gain stuff! I already knew what to expect from the regular and the AT setting.
I have a big out of town gig tomorrow and I cant wait to try it out with the band!
I sometimes use an E Burst for a lower gain with slight mids and hair but I think the BB-Comp might work better for me.
I'll post my thoughts after my gig tomorrow if anybody is interested.

[Matt L]

Interested. Hadn't heard about this pedal! I love my classic BB Preamp, but would like to try some of the other versions.

[Eliguitar]

Interested. Hadn't heard about this pedal! I love my classic BB Preamp, but would like to try some of the other versions.


I love my BB too and the main reason why I decided to buy it was that you have the original BB sound plus 2 more with the flick of a switch.

[markmantle]

I havent been able to find any more info about this pedal on the xotic site... is there anywhere to check it out?

[Eliguitar]

I havent been able to find any more info about this pedal on the xotic site... is there anywhere to check it out?


http://www.xotic.us/customshop/item_bbpcomp.html

[PLAYLOUD]

At first I was asking why are we doing a pedal like this, but the more I thought about it, it become more interesting. People would ask me about the compression levels in the BB. 50% of the users like the original (AT-BB), 50% like the new model. The mode without compression sound be great. I think this may bring some users back to the pedal, but we'll see. Looking forward to getting mine soon.

[markmantle]

http://www.xotic.us/customshop/item_bbpcomp.html

Thanks

[Matt L]

I love my BB too and the main reason why I decided to buy it was that you have the original BB sound plus 2 more with the flick of a switch.

I just watched this clip, and it really sounds true....you get the original, the Timmons and a new "no compression" version. They sound identical in the clip. That's pretty sweet-

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[egkor]

At first I was asking why are we doing a pedal like this, but the more I thought about it, it become more interesting. People would ask me about the compression levels in the BB. 50% of the users like the original (AT-BB), 50% like the new model. The mode without compression sound be great. I think this may bring some users back to the pedal, but we'll see. Looking forward to getting mine soon.

@Playloud, are you saying that there are 2 versions of the "regular" BB, a "AT"-spec and something later (and different)? I know there is/was a "AT" signature BB but I'm talking about only regular production BBs.

I just got a BBE Preamp "regular unit" after lusting for one for several years due to Andy Timmons' demos and tone. Just curious what I have (what spec).

Thanks,
-Gary K

[Matt L]

The very first "original" BB Preamps had more compression than the current regular orange BB Preamp. That's what Andy Timmons modeled his signature version after....the very early original one.

[PLAYLOUD]

@Playloud, are you saying that there are 2 versions of the "regular" BB, a "AT"-spec and something later (and different)? I know there is/was a "AT" signature BB but I'm talking about only regular production BBs.

I just got a BBE Preamp "regular unit" after lusting for one for several years due to Andy Timmons' demos and tone. Just curious what I have (what spec).

Thanks,
-Gary K

Around serial number 3600 I believe, we changed the "formula". It was minor, we removed a little compression. I tend to lean toward the AT-BB version because of the specific tone i was after. The new versions, post serial 3600, "breath" a little easier than the original or Timmons version as some call it.

hope this helps?

Hopefully in another 20 years, it will be the TS808 of our time.

[MrSoGood]

I like the addition of the comp switch, I loved it on the AC Comp, but I would still want the mid-boost knob as well. That would be perfect!

[oxtone]

I've owned the regular BB, BB-AT, BB+, and now the BB Mid Boost. The Mid Boost is clearly my favorite of them all.

I don't like Weiner's video - too much "hair" from his amp imparts a fuzzy artifact that my BB MB doesn't have. He should have used a truly CLEAN
amp for the demo to get a true representation of the pedals.

That said, I'd like try the new BB Comp for it's new middle setting.

[tibbon]

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Damn that video looks good! I think I have a new standard and competitor for people making awesome videos.

Time to step up my game and get 2 more cameras...

[Eliguitar]

So I had a few gigs this weekend and got to really use the BB. Its a keeper for me.
I use the middle setting a lot for lower gain(no compression) and the AT(the most compression) for heavier rhythm and some leads. It feels great to have 1 pedal that can cover so much. I also used a tchula before the BB to push it a bit more for more gain and it sounded great!
This is what I've been using in my small board. For gigs where I need more of a clean sound, I replace the tchula with a RC Booster.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/elitheman/PTNanoDec2011.jpg

[scolfax]

I don't like Weiner's video - too much "hair" from his amp imparts a fuzzy artifact that my BB MB doesn't have. He should have used a truly CLEAN amp for the demo to get a true representation of the pedals.

Yeah, I thought that was a strange choice for a pedal demo.

Anyway, you guys still using your BB-Comp's?

[justnick]

Did a little comparison recently. Really dug the MB and the no-comp mode on the BB-Comp.

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[scolfax]

^^^ Great vid! Thanks! I was pretty much sold on the Comp for the versatility but after listening to the video I think the Mid-boost sounds just a bit closer to what I usually want to sound like.

[3 Mile Stone]

^^^ Great vid! Thanks! I was pretty much sold on the Comp for the versatility but after listening to the video I think the Mid-boost sounds just a bit closer to what I usually want to sound like.

I agree. Think I'll add the mid boost model to my line up. I've had the standard model for years and it is just a great pedal. I'd never want to be with a BB.

[3 Mile Stone]

^^^ Great vid! Thanks! I was pretty much sold on the Comp for the versatility but after listening to the video I think the Mid-boost sounds just a bit closer to what I usually want to sound like.

I agree. Think I'll add the mid boost model to my line up. I've had the standard model for years and it is just a great pedal. I'd never want to be with a BB.

[justnick]

Thanks! Glad the vid was useful!
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