New Fishman Platinum Pro

[TheRev]

http://www.fishman.com/products/view/platinum-pro-eq-analog-preamp




Very nice... I particularly like the boost switch for when your solo comes along.

Anyone had their mitts on one of these yet?

[BassBod]

Nice...I do hope it runs on batteries...and you can see the tuner display in daylight..

[fretmeister]

Didn't think they were out yet!

Not seen any pricing.

I have the discontinued Bass Platinum EQ one and it's great, but the new one looks shiny!

[TheRev]

Bob Gollihur has them available for pre-order at $249. Quite a step up in price from the old model.

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Nice...I do hope it runs on batteries...and you can see the tuner display in daylight..
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A tuner that can be seen in day light? Might as well ask for the moon on a stick.

[bassace]

Very nice. They're also bringing out the StagePro which is the simpler version and equates (nearly) to the ProEq that I use. So I'll be looking out for that. It can be phantom powered from the backline or desk so that'll be convenient.

[TheRev]

I like the look of the StagePro, but it doesn't seem to be on the Fishman website.


oops, hang on - I scrolled down and found the link.

Tidy little beastie - bit like the nifty little FDeck, but with the added bonus of a DI out.

Edited September 5, 2014 by TheRev

[geoffbassist]

This looks really interesting and I bet it will pair up nicely with the Full Circle...I'm interested to hear if anyone has taken the plunge!

[bassace]

I don't think the pool's been filled yet, Geoff, but when it does I'll certainly dive in, based on the success of my ProEq.

[stingrayPete1977]

Like

[pete.young]

If anyone is looking to upgrade and wants to move on an old-style one, please let me know. It's a last resort to getting a decent sound out of my BP-100, having pretty much failed with an ADI21 and a Phil Jones Briefcase.

[Clarky]

Pete, dump the BP-100 and for less than a second hand PlatPro you can get a perfectly decent 2nd hand piezo like a BassMax, Realist, Shadow SH950 or Underwood and I bet you that would solve your sound problem (it would work well with a Briefcase and wouldn't need a preamp)

I bet there's a BCer with a spare who would lend you one for a tryout

Edited September 5, 2014 by Clarky

[thisnameistaken]

I don't think I'd gig a DB without a tricksy preamp.

[TheRev]

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1409938088' post='2544870']
If anyone is looking to upgrade and wants to move on an old-style one, please let me know. It's a last resort to getting a decent sound out of my BP-100, having pretty much failed with an ADI21 and a Phil Jones Briefcase.
[/quote]

I'd agree with Clarky about ditching the BP100. I had one for a while and was never happy with the tone despite trying it through Fishman, Headway and a FDeck preamps. For the price of a second hand plat pro, you could easily buy a used Realist or Bassmax, which would work much better with your amp even without a preamp.

[bassace]

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I don't think I'd gig a DB without a tricksy preamp.
[/quote]

I'd tend to agree. But recently I've been putting my ply bass through a Puma and into a 4x5" with no preamp. Very good sound, probably helped by the Taste control on the amp. Mind you, I may have got an even better sound with a preamp but it's nice to be a bit lazy sometimes.

[pete.young]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I have a Puma 110 combo, so I might give that a go and see how it copes. I've been trying to buy other pickups, but always seem to be too slow out of the blocks.

[alexpea]

Doesn't say if it runs off phantom power.

It's one of my favourite features of the old version...

[Jimmi Clarke]

I love the old platinum pro! I used it for a World tour and live recording I did with Il Divo (live in Barcelona album). I couldn't use an amp because of possible bleed into orchestra mics. It worked really well, hopefully this will be just as good. It certainly looks cooler!!

[Mr Bassman]

Street price U.S.A. is $249
Only uk price I've found is £289 at J.H.S.
Bollocks to that!

[stingrayPete1977]

Ah but look at it, you know you want it!

[dudi8]

I'm getting mine tomorrow!
I've preordered mine from gollihur music!

[TheRev]

Ohhh, lucky you!

Do let us know what you think. I haven't bought any bass related stuff in a while so this may making it's way onto my 'christmas presents to self' list

[dudi8]

I've just received it after 2 weeks at the customs!!!
its better than i expected, I've tried it both on electric bass and upright bass
the tuner is really good and also the preamp options like brilliance and the new boost switch is really useful, it gives a lot to the bass
defiantly worth the cash and time!

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1417003463' post='2615898']
I've just received it after 2 weeks at the customs!!!
its better than i expected, I've tried it both on electric bass and upright bass
the tuner is really good and also the preamp options like brilliance and the new boost switch is really useful, it gives a lot to the bass
defiantly worth the cash and time!



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How is it on electric? I've been looking at the smaller version of this as it looks good.... decent eq and a built in HPF.

[dudi8]

Actually it's really good on electric, the brilliance control can add a sparkle to the bass, a feature I only found on Rodenberg boost pedals which I really liked

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1417004578' post='2615920']
Actually it's really good on electric, the brilliance control can add a sparkle to the bass, a feature I only found on Rodenberg boost pedals which I really liked
[/quote]

Good stuff... think I'll give them a go.

I emailed Fishman a couple of weeks back asking when these would be available in the UK and they said mid December.