Mikey D Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 The title should give an idea but I'm finally looking for a new combo. In the past 20 or so years I've had Trace Elliot BLX150, Mesa Walkabout Scout and PJ Suitcase and 4b extension. Currently own nothing. After a recent bass purchase (piezo only Bolin NS5) which has now become my sole bass I need to consider the input impedance. No preferences but I like the 2*10 or 1*12 form factor. Any ideas? Would also consider preamp/buffer like Sunday Driver which seems to have good reviews to solve part of the impedance problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mikey D said: After a recent bass purchase (piezo only Bolin NS5) which has now become my sole bass I need to consider the input impedance. What impedance does it need? It has an onboard pre-amp, yes? I don't know if it helps, but I gig my Ibanez SRH500 (which is also piezo-only) into a Boss LS-2 line selector which is 1MΩ input impedance, then into an RCF 1x12 powered speaker. Sounded great to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I am 98% certain your Bolin has an onboard preamp so no specialist inputs needed. Open up the control cavity plate on the back and there should be a big circuit board with Fishman on it in there. There is in mine. Also if there is a battery slot it will be preamped. Congrats, they are lovely basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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