Hyperdrive Demo With James LoMenzo

This is a Demonstration of the "Ashdown LoMenzo Hyperdrive" Bass Distortion Pedal conceived and co-designed by James LoMenzo, In this demo James runs through some of his favorite settings. It was produced by James' production company "Monster House"

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• Hyperdrive
• Demo
• James
• LoMenzo
• Distortion
• Bass
• Overdrive
• Guitar
• effects
• Megadeth
• Pride
• Glory
• Monster
• House

[BassMonsterr]

Hi KarateMasR57, I use all the pickups you mention and really, you can't go wrong with any of them. Of course the Model one is "specialized". It's big and dark sounding compared to the p bass style but it's a really cool great sound. I have a bass with the willpower P and area J Jazz in the bridge position and that's a really fantastic combination. Of course I like the mirrored p style for more aggression.

[BassMonsterr]

My usual setting as in that video would be:

Vol>between 10-1 o'clock, Tube drive > 1:00, Bass 3-4:00, 150hz> -9dB, 200hz > just under flat, Mids > around 10:00, 1.6kHz >all the way, 2KHz >Just under all the way, Treb.> Between 3:00-4:00. Set the tone curve flat. That was a mic'd 8x10 and my pickps are Dimarzio passive type. Pickups will make a big difference in some of these settings and the way the tone controls react. Thanks for checking in!

James

[BassMonsterr]

I've been told Yamaha has no plans to produce one at this point however, I am chatting with the UK division about creating a signature "Attitude" model. In fact it was Billy Sheehans' idea, how cool is that? We'll see where it goes. If we do, it will undoubtably have similar features to my Custom BB. Stay tuned...

[r0m3r12]

one of the best bass players of Hard rock / Metal !! Love that pedal

[BassMonsterr]

@r0m3r12 Humbly I say thanks! I love the pedal too, just got back from thirty shows with Dio Disciples. I actually used it ahead of the direct as well as my amp. Was very pleased!

[racer500gp]

Jim is a phenomenal bass player and fine man. One of the nicest guys in the business. A true gentleman.

[BassMonsterr]

@racer500gp Thanks Donald!

[Twornpoobar]

I wish I could play the guitar, i mean... really play. I envy all you folk that can

[ironderby]

My button doesn't change between channels :( anyone know why? i press it and the red light stays on

[HurricaneTBag]

James, start a band with Chris Broderick.

[filiphlubik]

Hello, how should i set my new ashdown amp for sound like 0:36? I have 2x 10' and 1x 15' ashdown cabinets. Thanks

[AttitudeCastle]

@BassMonsterr That would be cool! But i'd never be able to afford one! :(

James, do you have a Status B1? Just curious! Thanks man, stay rocking! Love your stuff, love your Yamaha Bass and you're one of the reasons i like ashdowns! Thank you for everything you've given me and all for free :D (well minus paying for CD's haha :) )

[IronCobra22]

What I keep wondering is whether or not this Yamaha James Lomenzo signature bass will ever be available at a music store. That would be amazing. I really like those 2 precision pickups (one inverted) as well as the neck pickup. I would totally buy it.