Origin Effects Cali76 CB V2

[bassace97]

Just seen this in a thread on TB, looks like Thomann let slip that there is a new version of the Cali76 Compact Bass on the way.

Fixes all the (very minor) gripes I have with mine, being its a bit too tall and the metering was rather basic. I'd imagine it will sound the same though.

 

Edited April 10, 2024 by bassace97

[jimbobothy]

… we’ll probably see the used prices of the V1 drop somewhat now. Tbh I have wondered why they sell for so near the new price, at least they’ll probably be less expensive now. 

[Ian McFly]

Speaking of which, I’ll probably sell my V1 when the V2 is available. It ticks all the boxes for me. 

[javi_bassist]

17 hours ago, bassace97 said:

 

Fixes all the (very minor) gripes I have with mine, being its a bit too tall and the metering was rather basic. I'd imagine it will sound the same though.

 

 

 

That's also my case, but I don't think I can justify spending that money to fix those two minor gripes.

[fretmeister]

I had a V1 and for the life of me I could not dial it in to stop a really obvious dip and swell of the note when using high output pickups.

It was fine on a good old P bass, but on my EMG equipped basses - where I have the pickups about 1mm from the string when fretted at the last fret - it just couldn't cope at all.

 

[Ian McFly]

It’s known to work wonders with passive basses, not as much with active ones. Design flaw? I don’t know but I’m fine with it

[javi_bassist]

23 hours ago, fretmeister said:

I had a V1 and for the life of me I could not dial it in to stop a really obvious dip and swell of the note when using high output pickups.

It was fine on a good old P bass, but on my EMG equipped basses - where I have the pickups about 1mm from the string when fretted at the last fret - it just couldn't cope at all.

 

 

That only happened to me once, when I used it at 9V. At 18V I use it now with active and hot output basses and I never have a problem. 

[thisisswanbon]

I'll wait until DemonFX bring out the Call76 V2 😉

[Ian McFly]

Officially out (and ordered!)

[mattpbass]

Cheers for the heads up, ordered for delivery tomorrow, straight swap on my board for the V1, it’s all about that metering for me, sure it will sound basically the same. 

[lee650]

Please let us know, if there's a difference in sound. They are saying in the marketing that it sounds nearer the big box cali.

I love my FEA Optifet but ive been tempted to switch back to the cali for a brighter sound, so this is tempting.

[mattpbass]

Will do, I’m not expecting much difference but we’ll see. Interesting that it’s now 9V only, must remember to switch down from 18V on the power supply!

[mattpbass]

Bass The World Review

 

He seems to think it’s good!

[Kev]

Can't help but be disappointed that the two new products were just revamps!  Find it a bit odd they bigged it up...

[LukeFRC]

1 hour ago, mattpbass said:

Bass The World Review

 

He seems to think it’s good!

he thinks everything is good!

[jimbobothy]

… I know at some point I’ll end up getting one, to add to the collection 😆

[jimmyb625]

1 hour ago, jimbobothy said:

… I know at some point I’ll end up getting one, to add to the collection 😆

Yeah, this is what's worrying me as well. I already have the predecessor, but this one's got some extra flashing lights!

[lee650]

3 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

he thinks everything is good!

Everything is fantastic when it's sent for free 😊

[walshy]

9 hours ago, lee650 said:

Please let us know, if there's a difference in sound. They are saying in the marketing that it sounds nearer the big box cali.

I love my FEA Optifet but ive been tempted to switch back to the cali for a brighter sound, so this is tempting.

I agree and have purchased. Still love the FEA and I have a big box but…

[mattpbass]

First impressions, it feels quite dinky after being used to old one! Seems about as tall and wide but length is quite a bit smaller. Metering is so much more useful than the crappy old jewel light, makes seeing what's happening so much easier. Plus will be fun to see the lights bouncing around on stage! 😆

 

Sound wise I'm not hearing (nor was I expecting) much difference but that's only after a quick play on my desk, will gig it this weekend and see how it behaves.

[walshy]

Im waiting patiently for the courier to deliver mine. If its as good as the CB that'll do for me with the added metering 👌

[mattpbass]

First live use tonight, probably psychological but everything felt a bit punchier, must be the bouncy lights. 😂

[ezbass]

I keep telling myself that I’m completely happy with my MXR M87 and I am, but the new upgrades on the Cali are proving a good argument for a big upgrade.

 

 

 

 

[bassace97]

2 hours ago, ezbass said:

I keep telling myself that I’m completely happy with my MXR M87 and I am, but the new upgrades on the Cali are proving a good argument for a big upgrade.

 

 

 

 

You know you want to! It’s fantastic ! I’ve had the MXR M87 before and this definitely trumps it!

[Quatschmacher]

On 25/04/2024 at 13:33, mattpbass said:

Cheers for the heads up, ordered for delivery tomorrow, straight swap on my board for the V1, it’s all about that metering for me, sure it will sound basically the same. 

Apparently does sound a bit different according to Bass The World’s Gregor.