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In theory, that sounds like a sensible complaint. Until you think about one of these. Or for that matter, power ratings on any amps. Everything you've just mentioned would also apply to something like an Aguilar BD751. Or an SVT. How can you accurately measure the output of a power amp when everything in front of it effects the actual output rating as you've pointed out? Quilter could have just fed the power amp 1V, then ran it into a dummy load, turned the knob and marked out what the output is at various positions. I mean, maybe they didn't. Maybe they just made them up. But it could have been done scientifically. Edit- Ive had this tab open for a while and between me loading the page and typing a reply @Opticaleye got in there first. More succinctly too!
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Aaron at Armstrong Pickups made me a custom pickup that does exactly what I wanted (for my 'Ray, not a P) for about what an off the shelf one costs. Just a thought.
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An FRFR cab that unfortunately doesn't have a physical volume control. Hence the need for a line level preamp and volume control.
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Well, the unit itself is labelled 'unbal' but the manual says that it is balanced and it's for things like TRS lavalier mics. I don't know. The unit is also labelled for 12V DC power, but it accepts 9-15V according to the manual.
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Hello everybody. I have a Paradriver V2 and I want to use the standard 1/4" output to connect it to my Rolls MP13 which has an XLR and, most importantly, a 'balanced trs 3.5mm' input. I normaly use both the XLR on the Sansamp into the XLR on the Rolls, but now I need the Sansamp output for something else and I'm forced to use the 1/4" unbalanced output on the Sansamp. I'm not bothered which of the inputs on the Rolls I use. As the output of the Sansamp is just mono and unbalanced, am I right in thinking that either a 6.35mm TS -> XLR or 6.35mm TS -> 3.5mm TRS cable would be it? Or should I be using TS- > TS given that it's expecting a balanced input? Thanks
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The only pedal I've used enough for this to happen is my MXR M80. One that I actually preordered before it was released, so it's seen seen some use. It's inevitable, eventually moving parts will break.
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I love the idea. Like many of us I regularly use pedal preamps and one with a built-in power amp is surely better than not. I'm with our illustrious leader though, the power supply is too big. And at 24V 3A, there's pretty much no chance it'll run on whatever power supply is currently on your board. The TE Elf has already been mentioned, and there's that new TINY TC head too. They both tale IEC leads, have XLR outputs, much more usable amplifier sections, and probably aren't much bigger or heavier by the time you add the PSU in.
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If I remember rightly, me and you share a love of the paradriver? Clank really helps with not needing subs!
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Hmmm. I guess that depends. Firstly, how does your bass sound? Anthony Jackson gives subwoofers quite a lot to do, Duff McKagan not so much. Secondly, many 'tops' do a decent job down to 50Hz or below these days. You might get away with it.
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Sounds like a job for a Sansamp.
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I went to the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle and saw it there. I'm not the world's biggest Rush fan, they're a superb band and I like them a lot but I'm not an expert and I'm not a huge lover of their entire body of work. With that caveat, I thought it was a little too long and (at least in our cinema) I found the high end very harsh and the concert footage was quite tiring to listen to. I also slightly resented being made to sit through the long advert for Geddy's new bass book. 6/10. As an aside, my girlfriend was dragged along under duress as my +1, she's definitely not a fan and finds Rush a bit cork-sniffy. I had to ply her with gin and a nice meal beforehand to get her to agree to it as my date night this month. She loved the documentary side of it, found it a really fascinating and easy insight into a cult band that she knew nothing about. The concert footage still wasn't to her taste, she just doesn't do prog. As the Morello's interview alluded to, I think she was one of around 7 women there.
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Everything Didier makes is wonderful. There's other good options to choose from but if you like the size, power and price of the GSS then you can go for it with no reservations.
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Can't help other than to say that in theory you might be able to connect the 2 500mA connectors together to power the HXFX (the stomp and the FX both seem happy on an 'honest' 1A from a reputable psu, but that would only leave you the 3 100mA outs for everything else, and your wireless probably wouldn't like that. Strymon it is then. Ojai or Zuma R300.
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Thanks man! Yeah it's a 22l cube with a betta and 5 amano shrimp. If you look directly left from where the usb cable plugs into the mixer you can see him lying on the plants. -
Absolutely. It's a fantastic little thing. It was the only small format mixer I could find with proper XLR outs for the odd times it actually leaves my desk.
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Soundcraft Notepad 5. As a bonus, you get a free mixer!
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How do cheap radios, cheap laptops, cheap tvs and cheap headphones sound? All hissy and no bass. How do you think the cheap (and much-abused) pa system in the rehearsal room sounds? I suspect it probably didn't even have subwoofers? Rest assured that the problem wasn't the pedal.
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Speakon connectors are superior in every way, but the Elf doesn't have one. You can use a lead that is either jack>jack or jack>speakon depending what your cab has. Our very own OBBM will make you whatever you need.
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NEW ONES ADDED Pedals, Multi FX, DIs, Preamps, Power Supplies
Jack replied to Jack's topic in Effects For Sale
Mojo Mojo sold, other still remaining. No sensible offer refused. -
UNWITHDRAWN: Barefaced FR800 + Roqsolid Cover (x2)
Jack replied to Jack's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
£900 each. This is it until I get a £1 selling on ebay. To celebrate, here's a photo of one in a rare outing as a PA cab rather than a bass cab. -
NEW ONES ADDED Pedals, Multi FX, DIs, Preamps, Power Supplies
Jack replied to Jack's topic in Effects For Sale
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Hello all, Continuing my great clear out I have decided to sell my beloved Pearl Blue Bongo. Standard fair for a Bongo means: HH config, 18V preamp, 4 band eq, skinny neck, thunderous sound, chip on the headstock! I firmly believe that EBMM are the best basses you can get that come from production lines and aren't hand made and this one is no exception. It's a stunning bass that looks and sounds amazing. The only flaw is the aforementioned chip on the very long and very pointy headstock and a tiny line (dent? Indent? dimple? not quite a scratch?) in the neck laquer at the first fret. The location of this means that you don't feel it when playing and it's barely noticeable anyway. It has just been set up by the Bass Doc, it comes with Dunlop straplocks, the original strap pins, white and grey pearl pickgaurds and the EBMM case. I'm near Newcastle if anyone wants to come and it them out. I can post quite happily, but I can't imagine that it'll be cheap in the hard case. I'm also happy to deliver pretty much anywhere in the North East for petrol money. Lastly, my brother lives in Northallerton so delivering them around that area isn't a problem. Cash is, as always, preferred but I could be persuaded to trade, let me know what you've got. I'm especially interested in: HX Stomp Shure GLXD16 Strymon Zuma R300 QSC K12.2 Sire Jazz V2 (maple, sunburst) P bass (maple, sunburst) Lastly, whilst these photos are fine, I'll get nicer ones up asap. -
Standard 'tuner, dirt, preamp' Nano. Hey, it may not be original but it works.
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Any relatively neutral bass amp should suffice for acoustic guitar, bass amps tend to have tweeters and so they go quite high. What about something like an Eich or Tecamp combo? Even something like Genz Benz? All can be had quite cheap these days. You did mention a 'healthy' budget though and a few companies make general purpose amps that are designed for things like EUB or cellos or whatever, they'd be perfect for bass and acoustic guitar. Unfortunately, you'll have to be pretty damn healthy. AER Amp One, Schertler Jam One, Acus One For Bass. They're small, light and (at least the AER) sound unbelievable, but obviously you do lose out on overall volume, they're only small combos. EDIT - No affiliation or endorsement from me, but one of our own is selling a Schertler. 14.2kg apparently.
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Nevermind, I'm an idiot.
