Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I'm gradually developing an interest in an amp head that doesn't need a Fishman Plat Pro or an FDeck HPF in front of it ... something optimised for DB with high Z inputs etc. I've started by looking for an Acoustic Image Clarus, but what else should I be excited by? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Euphponic Audio Doubler? Has a HPF and two channels, one with DB optimised EQ frequency centres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 The Doubler looks good, but I'm surprised to see that the HPF control is a tiny trim pot on the top of the amp. EAi clearly don't expect the player to want to adjust this on the fly, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Sadly, in terms of heads, there is only the Acoustic Image solution, the Euphonic Audio Doubler is not a real double bass head, no ultra low level input for say a piezo without preamp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yes, I wondered about that, but Euphonic Audio do say that the impedance on both inputs is set to 1 M-Ohm. According to my (limited) research, that's at the lower end of what is acceptable, but it is acceptable. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Use any (most) amp and stick a Felix on top, go into the effects return of the amp and bingo. Felix has two independent channels, each with three positions of input impedance, sweepable HPF or notch and a comprehensive eq section. I’d take a photo but I’ve just loaded for a gig tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Now Roger, would that be the Felix unit that retails for $995? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Jack, you asked for something to excite you. Value for money wasn’t mentioned. 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Well that's me told. Who do you think I am - Clarky? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Acoustic Image I got a doubler a while back and sold it a week later, couldn't get a happy sound out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Don't suppose you've got a spare one knocking around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 While not an amp, the Radial Bassbone OD works very well with DB. Switchable hi-impedance on one channel and HPFs on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) It is very difficult to look past the AI stuff in this situation. And with a different preamp into the power stage it turns into a capable plank amp that weighs nothing. I spent a few happy years with one and Berg 6x10 playing DB and or plank much too loud. Edited August 26, 2018 by owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: Don't suppose you've got a spare one knocking around? No, I've had a few different A.I. models and have settled on a Coda+ combo with removable head and a Clarus SL-2. Both work well with Crazy 8 cabs I had the Flex Pre which was amazing but had to let that go in a trade for something I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Absolutely and utterly the @Bergantino Audio B|Amp. If we could get together you can try mine. It has an adjustable HPF and a feedback filter you can enable. A parametric EQ, compressor and a beautifully clean preamp that I’ve been really pleased with whatever I’ve plugged in to it. There’s the option to save three presets on it too, ideal if you switch from bass to bass. (Accessible from a wireless pedal no less!) For electric bass there are drive settings on board and both the compressor and drives can have a clean blend for those who like a bit of parallel processing to heat the signal up a bit. What I do love personally, given the interest in FRFR in bassyworld, is the addition of selectable ‘speaker profiles’ that can be enabled to tweak the response curves of connected cabinets from the Berg range. Although I should quickly add that Bergantino have just released a universal tweak that also works well on non-Berg cabinets. Actually, in all honesty you can use any preset on any cabinet. You’ve just got to use your ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 My advice is Vintage Revolution Acoustic Box II. It does what the Felix does and it’s a bit cheaper. It’s actually changed my game entirely. I don’t do super loud gigs anymore, but even if I did, I would use whatever backline I find in the venue as long as I put the Vintage Rev Box in front of it. Made in the Netherlands by a lovely Italian chap who is really passionate about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 54 minutes ago, dood said: Absolutely and utterly the @Bergantino Audio B|Amp. If we could get together you can try mine. Thanks Dan, but no thanks! That amp represents everything I like least about modern equipment ... it can't decide whether it's a musician's tool or a multi-purpose computer. The current homepage at Berg proudly boasts: "Now shipping with 4.22 firmware!". Well that will knock yer parametric mids into a cocked hat. You get a cute little LCD display and two Memory knobs and a Program button; it actually reminds me of my old Atari 1040. The most bizarre thing of all (for a doubler) is that I can see only one Input socket, although I'm probably missing something. Ah well. Bass playing is just great, seriously. It's such a broad church, and there is just so much variety available to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Rabbie said: My advice is Vintage Revolution Acoustic Box II. It does what the Felix does and it’s a bit cheaper. So that's $870 vs the $995 for the Felix? These are truly lovely pieces of kit, and in the hands of players like Roger and Rabbie this sort of expenditure can be justified. Sadly, I ain't a player like Roger and Rabbie ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: Thanks Dan, but no thanks! That amp represents everything I like least about modern equipment ... it can't decide whether it's a musician's tool or a multi-purpose computer. The current homepage at Berg proudly boasts: "Now shipping with 4.22 firmware!". Well that will knock yer parametric mids into a cocked hat. You get a cute little LCD display and two Memory knobs and a Program button; it actually reminds me of my old Atari 1040. The most bizarre thing of all (for a doubler) is that I can see only one Input socket, although I'm probably missing something. Ah well. Bass playing is just great, seriously. It's such a broad church, and there is just so much variety available to us. Joking aside, it is an incredibly simple amplifier to use. You’ll just have to trust me on that one. Easier to use than a microwave oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Simply simple simplicity, check this GSS 06B400H : https://www.guitarsoundsystems.com/gss-06b400bh-100-watts-mini-bass-amplifier-head-c2x24693747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 16 hours ago, dood said: Joking aside, it is an incredibly simple amplifier to use. You’ll just have to trust me on that one. Easier to use than a microwave oven Erm ... you've not seen me in the kitchen then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 16 hours ago, Hellzero said: Simply simple simplicity, check this GSS 06B400H : https://www.guitarsoundsystems.com/gss-06b400bh-100-watts-mini-bass-amplifier-head-c2x24693747 Top quality electronics: - The renowned electronic digital amplifier circuit used has been selected through numerous hours of listening tests - Very careful electronic schematic design and implementation - No stiff cost optimization which would have leaded to using low quality components and over simplifying the electronic schematic - Highly optimized power supply blocks with numerous independent regulation stages and many LC filtering stages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 You're not going to beat an Acoustic Image?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Because it has no stiff cost optimization? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I think the guy behind GSS was lost in translation, he certainly meant "low cost production". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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