danny-79 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Genuine question but I’m starting to see a lot of ???? about and not too sure what they are. My guess is A- some sort of valve pre-amp to sweeten up a class-D amp head. B- some sort of a fancy DI box C- a mix of both any info on what they are/do greatly appreciated cheers ! Edited July 2, 2020 by danny-79 Improper use of the English language Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I think you were right with a bit of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, ahpook said: I think you were right with a bit of both. Though it was something of the like. Intrigued to its main purpose though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 a 1000 bucks? I'm sure they're great but my DHA VT-2 EQ was £245 and I'll wager there 'aint much difference. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/dave-hall-dha-vt2-twin-eq-std-bass-pre-owned-/903303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Technically speaking, "these" are those but when they're over here. No need to thank me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Also technically speaking, the plural of "these" is "these". "Theses" is a whole nother thang. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, danny-79 said: Though it was something of the like. Intrigued to its main purpose though To sprinkle some valve magic about I guess ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, danny-79 said: Though it was something of the like. Intrigued to its main purpose though Main purpose is a DI and / or Valve preamp. And this is what it sounds like 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Technically speaking, "these" are those but when they're over here. No need to thank me. 2 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Also technically speaking, the plural of "these" is "these". "Theses" is a whole nother thang. I’ll sleep so much better tonight with this information. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Glad to be of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, fretmeister said: Main purpose is a DI and / or Valve preamp. And this is what it sounds like Any idea on the make and model of the one in the photo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, danny-79 said: Any idea on the make and model of the one in the photo ? It's the Nobel preamp. There's only 1 model. https://nobleamps.com/preamps/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, fretmeister said: It's the Nobel preamp. There's only 1 model. https://nobleamps.com/preamps/ Perfect. Thank you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I used to have one - they’re a superb valve pre and DI - they offer a very polished/produced tone. I prefer solid state pres, however the Noble is probably my favourite valve type. Probably worth the price and hype but it’s all very personal and relative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 9 hours ago, three said: I used to have one - they’re a superb valve pre and DI - they offer a very polished/produced tone. I prefer solid state pres, however the Noble is probably my favourite valve type. Probably worth the price and hype but it’s all very personal and relative I can’t see me needing one anytime soon seeing as I was unsure about what exactly it was yesterday morning. I have two class D amps I use, the one (Genz Benz shuttle) permanently had a tube compressor hooked up to it just for the simple reason of warming/sweetening the tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, danny-79 said: I can’t see me needing one anytime soon seeing as I was unsure about what exactly it was yesterday morning. I have two class D amps I use, the one (Genz Benz shuttle) permanently had a tube compressor hooked up to it just for the simple reason of warming/sweetening the tone This sounds like a good idea and probably achieves a lot of what the Noble would do (without the price tag). If you get a chance to try a Noble, they're definitely worth a look - I found it worked especially well with passive/traditional style basses. I used it mainly with a Lakland PJ and P - the sheen of the Noble was less obvious with active/boutique basses (for me anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 6 hours ago, three said: This sounds like a good idea and probably achieves a lot of what the Noble would do (without the price tag). If you get a chance to try a Noble, they're definitely worth a look - I found it worked especially well with passive/traditional style basses. I used it mainly with a Lakland PJ and P - the sheen of the Noble was less obvious with active/boutique basses (for me anyway). The compressor I use is the old style Markbass Compressore. Is highly unpractical on a pedalboard (tube, Needs it’s own power supply etc) so have it mounted next to the shuttle in a pedalbox and adjust it accordingly depending on the bass I’m using. It’s is my favourite sounding compressor to date. All my basses are active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers_Williamson Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I have to say, the one in the photo doesn't quite look the same as everyone elses! Mine looks like this: And I concur with everything that's been said about them. Great with passive classic fenders. I had to wait three months for mine and they are nose-bleed expensive, but Jack, the guy behind Noble is fantastic to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Piers_Williamson said: I have to say, the one in the photo doesn't quite look the same as everyone elses! Mine looks like this: And I concur with everything that's been said about them. Great with passive classic fenders. I had to wait three months for mine and they are nose-bleed expensive, but Jack, the guy behind Noble is fantastic to deal with. Yeah I see what you mean. There is an extra valve or something on the top plus a couple of switches to the left . I now know they are made to order so some kind of special request maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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