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Chris Truman · February 1st, 2009, 08:47 AM

Is anyone using a Boss FBM-1 '59 Bassman pedal ?

Any good ?

Tonemonkey · February 1st, 2009, 11:23 AM

Seems to get relatively positive reviews at Harmony (always taken with a pinch of salt). Never really thought about what it could add to my rig. Guess I'm an "amp in a pedal" cynic. I am a bit intrigued though after hearing some of the reviews.

Mate of mine has an FDR pedal and it's crap. IMHO of course.

tele12 · February 1st, 2009, 11:37 AM

They have some soundclips here:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...dal?sku=150217

robert1836 · February 1st, 2009, 07:42 PM

I use the FBM-1 pedal with a Roland JC-120 amp and I think it sounds great. I haven't played through a real '59 Bassman, which I would assume to sound better. Of course the pedal is only $120, which was an easier decision to purchase than the vintage amp (or even the reissue).

electrablue · February 5th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I've had a FBM-1 since they came out. Never having played a real Bassman, I had no preconceived notions. After dialing in the sound I was looking for, it has become my main OD pedal for my Telecasters.

Chris Truman · February 7th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the replies guys.

I've never played a Bassman amp either, and I don't really expect the pedal to mimic the amp who's name it bears. However its interesting that some of you think it is a decent O/D pedal.

I think I'll see if I can try one out somewhere.

February 1st, 2009, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Truman TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Forest, UK Age: 45 Posts: 47 10 Photos	Boss FBM1 Is anyone using a Boss FBM-1 '59 Bassman pedal ? Any good ? __________________ Telecaster - Pure 'n' Simple - 'nuff said.

February 1st, 2009, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tonemonkey Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gibraltar !! Age: 43 Posts: 764	Seems to get relatively positive reviews at Harmony (always taken with a pinch of salt). Never really thought about what it could add to my rig. Guess I'm an "amp in a pedal" cynic. I am a bit intrigued though after hearing some of the reviews. Mate of mine has an FDR pedal and it's crap. IMHO of course. __________________ It doesn't mean a thing if it doesn't have that twing!

February 7th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Truman TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Forest, UK Age: 45 Posts: 47 10 Photos	Thanks for the replies guys. I've never played a Bassman amp either, and I don't really expect the pedal to mimic the amp who's name it bears. However its interesting that some of you think it is a decent O/D pedal. I think I'll see if I can try one out somewhere. __________________ Telecaster - Pure 'n' Simple - 'nuff said.

February 1st, 2009, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
tele12 Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 822	They have some soundclips here: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...dal?sku=150217

February 1st, 2009, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
robert1836 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Age: 41 Posts: 19	I use the FBM-1 pedal with a Roland JC-120 amp and I think it sounds great. I haven't played through a real '59 Bassman, which I would assume to sound better. Of course the pedal is only $120, which was an easier decision to purchase than the vintage amp (or even the reissue).

February 5th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
electrablue Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 54 Posts: 137 14 Photos	I've had a FBM-1 since they came out. Never having played a real Bassman, I had no preconceived notions. After dialing in the sound I was looking for, it has become my main OD pedal for my Telecasters.

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