Guest bassman7755 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464033052' post='3055995'] WHITE CHICKEN HEADS, I WANT ONE [/quote] It well known that chicken head knobs make things sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464041557' post='3056110'] You knew this was going to happen, didn't you..? [/quote] No serial number sticker - send it back!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 A bit heavy at 5ib ....only on Basschat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464041557' post='3056110'] You knew this was going to happen, didn't you..? [/quote] Thffft!.. Stock image. What's next, sound-clips all in the left channel? Oh, how you've fallen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464031221' post='3055963'][list] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Psychoacoustic low end bass enhancement[/size][/font] [/list] [/quote] ... [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464031221' post='3055963'][list] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Comes with carrying bag[/size][/font] [/list] [/quote] This is a small detail but good to see... Many builders (Glockenklang included) insist on charging you £50 for a naff quality cobbled together in Bangladesh carry case for that £1K amp you've just bought from them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/smilelypopcorn_zpsc85bd64a.gif.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/smilelypopcorn_zpsc85bd64a.gif[/IMG][/URL] PS. Am I the only one the childishly sniggers at NAD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464035572' post='3056041'] Ah-ha! Review anywhere? [/quote] I was in the studio a couple of weeks ago and have reviewed the Headliner 1000, the MiniMega and MiniMax. Keep your eyes peeled for a feature soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1464075499' post='3056247'] I was in the studio a couple of weeks ago and have reviewed the Headliner 1000, the MiniMega and MiniMax. [/quote] Excellent! Does that mean I needn't bother? More to the point, can you tell us in a word if the MiniMax is any good or not..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1464070975' post='3056205'] A bit heavy at 5ib ... only on Basschat... [/quote] Heh! It's all relative. The MiniMax is 5lb - heavy for a modern 'lightweight' amp - the G-K MB200 is 2lb. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1464071105' post='3056206'] Thffft!.. Stock image. What's next, sound-clips all in the left channel? Oh, how you've fallen. [/quote] Edited May 24, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 That looks awesome. The knobs and the tuner sell it for me And here's me thinking I was happy with my BH550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1464076929' post='3056261'] And here's me thinking I was happy with my BH550 [/quote] GAS is only ever a click away on BC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1464076929' post='3056261'] The knobs and the tuner sell it for me [/quote] The knobs do look good but in practice I'd prefer normal round controls. The tuner is great, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I have to say, it looks great.. hyper-retro utilitarian. The look of the GK stuff puts me off as it comes over a bit plasticy. The price is pretty good and is has a bag too, so what is not to like? Well, the sound maybe, get a move on Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464076616' post='3056257'] Excellent! Does that mean I needn't bother? More to the point, can you tell us in a word if the MiniMax is any good or not..? [/quote] Although I'm asked not to do a separate review of an item until it has been in the mag (which is fair) I can tell you that the review is a positive one. Yes, it is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) OK, first impressions... the fan is quite loud and kicks in from the off. There is obviously no thermal or speed control. I can see this being an issue for some people - if you do a lot of bedroom (or studio) playing, or you do quiet Jazz or Folk-type gigs, I'm sure it could be an annoyance. It doesn't bother me in the least. I'm guessing it will translate as 'no issues with thermal cut-outs'. Coming straight from my G-K MB200 (which has an excellent core tone) the Peavey, when set flat with the bells and whistles switched off, sounds a little gritty - as if the audio is somehow lower resolution than the MB. Think of a 128kbps mp3 compared with a 320kbps mp3. It also seems bloody loud, but again that's because my MB200 puts out around 120W at 8ohms and I'm now potentially getting 300W, so that's hardly surprising. I can imagine that with with two 8ohm cabs (500W @ 4ohm) this amp would provide more than sufficient beans with plenty of headroom. Playing along with a fairly loud backing track however, the grittiness isn't apparent and all is well. How an amp sounds solo has little bearing on how it sounds live, with a band - so I'm hoping Peavey have done the right thing and voiced it for the real world. We'll see. As far as the facilities go, so far the 250Hz/600Hz switchable mid control seems very useful. I favour the button IN at the moment (250Hz) which is about right for a more vintage sound. Complaints that the chicken-heads are too loose and have no resistance are unfounded. They're very easy to turn, but positive. They do feel a little cheap compared with the MB's rubberised and nicely-weighted controls, though. This'll be down to that 'bottom line' that everyone talks about. I'm gigging this Saturday and Sunday, so I'll post a full review early next week. Edited May 24, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Anyone else think that looks like a droid? But is it the one you are looking for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1464079689' post='3056297'] I can tell you that the review is a positive one. Yes, it is good. [/quote] Thanks for that, Dan! I won't bin it just yet, then. [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1464080111' post='3056304'] Anyone else think that looks like a droid? But is it the one you are looking for? [/quote] Bloop-bleep! Whistle! Fee-oop! Razzz!! Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I used to love the punch and bright switches on my peavey TNT, especially in a live setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1464082440' post='3056335'] I used to love the punch and bright switches on my peavey TNT, especially in a live setting [/quote] Well there you go. I'll certainly be checking it all out at the weekend. However there is a TNT in our rehearsal room and I tend to use it flat and not use the punch and bright switches, so obviously it's quite subjective. I'm aiming for a very warm, clean and straight-ahead sound in my current band. There are no pyrotechnics or solo FX-laden set-pieces from this bass player, that's for sure. Edited May 24, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) The G-K MB200 you can easily get in your gig bag, especially if you take the feet off. The MiniMax, not so much. Edited May 24, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 It's massive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Good grief! That's stupidily large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1464086042' post='3056379'] Good grief! That's stupidily large [/quote] It's all relative... [list] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Dimensions: 10.75" width x 3.25" height x 6.625" depth[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Weight: 5.6 lbs[/font] [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 What does the titty boost do? (It's abbreviated to TT on the front panel.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 No offence to the GK, but I bet the Peavey outlasts most micro amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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