Guest MoJo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) I run through a Peavey BAM210 and modified (4 ohm) PRO115 cab and have been very pleased with the sound I'm getting. I had an issue with the controls on the amp where turning the knob would see the corresponding LED either not move or sometimes move in the opposite direction. For the last gig, I took my GT-6B and plugged it's output into the power amp of the BAM. The depth and clarity I achieved by using the amp models on the GT-6B, paricularly the SWR model which literally shook my eyeballs, were greater than any model on the BAM. I discussed this with my guitarist who said "whatever works" but I feel, what is the point of buying a modelling amp if you're going to bypass the preamp. I have since resolved the issue with the amps controls following a liberal dose of contact cleaner. Not sure which way to run the rig at the next gig, not that it'll make any difference to the audience, I just want what's best for the band Edited May 30, 2014 by MoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The fault you found sounds to me like a rotary encoder problem - these are used instead of pots to control parameters in digital kit. Glad you fixed it. If you liked what your GT-6B did, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Use whatever sounds best - the preamp is flavouring to taste, sometimes you want a different taste. I do this a lot with neutral(ish) amps, then add Sansamp/Aguilar/Sadowsky pedals to suit the situation. No one but me notices or cares in the slightest...but it helps me enjoy the gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Its nice to have options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebass84 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If it sounds good then keep doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 the purist HiFi view is the more components between the original signal and the power amp the more in degrades, by removing the preamp altogether you're getting a cleaner signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hate to agree with a guitarist but he's right. Whatever works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Go with whatever works, but... if you prefer the sound bypassing your pre-amp you might look into replacing your amp with a poweramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1401456087' post='2463828'] Go with whatever works, but... if you prefer the sound bypassing your pre-amp you might look into replacing your amp with a poweramp [/quote] +1 to this. A Gitard friend of mine ditched his (Marshall?) head in favour of his multi effects and a crate mono block power amp. He got the exact sound he was looking for on every song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Yup, one of mine did something very similar, Marshall head now huge paperweight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 i didn't know my GT6B had an SWR setting. I need to look further. I have a GK 1001RBi but at home i'm using small GK MB200 which has an incredable sound and i kinda prefer it to the 1001 if i'm honest. I guess i could run the MB200 pre-amp into power amp of 1001. I'm in agreement with most. Use whatever you think or feel is best. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1401462922' post='2463905'] i didn't know my GT6B had an SWR setting. I need to look further [/quote] Neither did I until I read the manual. The 'Session' preamp models an SWR SM-400. Huge lows with crisp clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Pretty useful board,given the stereo d.i and the pre amp. Still holding its own despite its age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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