Auralex Gramma, any good ?

[obbm]

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1384730905' post='2280172']
The beauty of the Auralex is that it's reasonably well made, has a useful little grab handle and feels like it won't fall apart.
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I find this quite funny as the only thing that's broken on mine is the handle. "Just came away in my hand Officer"

[molan]

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1384731508' post='2280185']


I find this quite funny as the only thing that's broken on mine is the handle. "Just came away in my hand Officer"
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Lol - the handle on mine has held up well (so far) - maybe it's only a matter of time

[icastle]

The only complaint I have with mine is that you have to put it exactly where you want it because, by the time it's got cabs and an amp sat on top of it, you can't move it.

[chris_b]

The cost of a Gramma pad is not much when you consider that it will stop a bad stage from nullifying the fantastic tone you get out of your expensive rig.

[RJB280]

Ok everyone, thanks for your feedback, very helpful and in the main V positive. Even a kind offer from obbm to try before i buy which is brilliant and typical of the generosity of bass players everywhere !

[sifi2112]

My cab has castors (hard rubber wheels) so guessing it won't work on it unless I lay it on its side ?

[Muzz]

I use a couple of pieces of that knobbly acoustic foam, works just as well (and it's a great idea to isolate the cab from hollow stages), cost beans and is as hard to transport as, well, a square foot of foam.

Having said that, I use a small, light cab and head (38lb 2x15 Schroeder), so it works fine, it probably wouldnt work as well under a stack or a Peavey 410...

[chris_b]

I don't know the weight limits of home made ones, but the Auralex Gramma is good to 300lbs.

[Paul S]

I bought the 'Studio Spares' own brand equivalent, which was cheaper. Struggling to find it on their website at the moment, though. But it is invaluable - probably the single cheapest improvement in your sound you can make.

[KevB]

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1384736660' post='2280224'] The only complaint I have with mine is that you have to put it exactly where you want it because, by the time it's got cabs and an amp sat on top of it, you can't move it. [/quote]
Used to be in a band where the drummer would turn up late and then insist I move my fully set up rig (on the gramma pad) about 6" one way or another and I'd have to break it down and do it again. Lasted 6 months in that one

[chris_b]

I'd pace out the drummer's space and give him that on subsequent gigs and refuse to move.

I've been in bands when I've turned up last and found they haven't left any room on stage for the bass!

That's happened more than once!

[ratman]

I've had one for a few weeks now. I've done maybe a dozen gigs, and it's been amazing. My tone is a bit tighter and there's a bit of woolyness gone down in the deep end. Lots of band members have commented on the difference which surprised me as I already use good quality gear. I won't play without it now.

[icastle]

[quote name='sifi2112' timestamp='1384761405' post='2280273']
My cab has castors (hard rubber wheels) so guessing it won't work on it unless I lay it on its side ?
[/quote]

It'll work fine with castors on - the idea is to isolate the cab from the floor and, being on castors, the surface area involved is significantly reduced anyway.

[TheGreek]

Love mine...money well spent as far as I'm concerned...

[rubis]

What would you need and how would you go about making your own?

[skychaserhigh]

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1384809970' post='2281064']
What would you need and how would you go about making your own?
[/quote]acoustic foam , some wood or mdf and some paint or carpet type covering , job done .

[jonsmith]

At first, it probably seems quite costly against what you physically get, but then it turns out to be more than worth the money in any venue with a hollow stage/floor.

[rubis]

Cheers, how this does the foam need to bee?

[Dad3353]

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1384846628' post='2281312']
Cheers, how this does the foam need to bee?
[/quote]

About as thick as the head on the beer that you're drinking..?

[goingdownslow]

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1384809970' post='2281064']
What would you need and how would you go about making your own?
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[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159688-first-gig-last-night-with-my-auralex-gramma-pad/page__view__findpost__p__1465468"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159688-first-gig-last-night-with-my-auralex-gramma-pad/page__view__findpost__p__1465468[/url]

[sticker]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1384772901' post='2280425']
I bought the 'Studio Spares' own brand equivalent, which was cheaper. Struggling to find it on their website at the moment, though. But it is invaluable - probably the single cheapest improvement in your sound you can make.
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This ^^^^^^ .

[FlatEric]

This is from a previous post on this subject - this is what mine
looks like, for not many $$$$

[quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1321448168' post='1439215']
I made this one from Platfoam.



If the material you use to seperate the cab from the floor is too thin/hard, it will still transfer sound.
If the foam is too soft there's a chance your cab and amp will easily be knocked over!!

This works a treat and was covered in another Gramma thread.

See also here: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2011/08/fender-urge-acoustipad-and-project-t-40.html"]http://flatericbassa...oject-t-40.html[/url]

Won't go anywhere without it now!

Cheers.
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[KevB]

I think this is the studio spares equivalent;

[url="http://www.studiospares.com/speaker-spares+accessories/studiospares-red14-monitor-isolator-single/invt/465260"]http://www.studiospares.com/speaker-spares+accessories/studiospares-red14-monitor-isolator-single/invt/465260[/url]