Glockenklang Preamps

JBMysteron · #1 12-22-2010, 09:25 PM

Does anybody know where I can find some good quality audio samples of these bad boys?

I've heard great things but just can't seem to find any audio samples and they only have them on the other side of the country

mentalpatient · #2 12-22-2010, 10:33 PM

What power amp are you thinking of ?

JBMysteron · #3 12-22-2010, 10:58 PM

My current one, Crown XLS1500 Drivecore series

Kirk Bryant · #4 12-22-2010, 10:59 PM

I would check U-tube you should find something there. I can tell you my main amp for the last 13 yrs was a GLOCK Soul amp and I can tell you it is one of the most 3D, full, rich warm sounding amps I have ever owned. I was a SWR man for 10+ yrs and a Eden guy for as long as well. As well as the power pre rack stuff etc.
I personally think that Glockenklang are some of the best Bass amps made today!
The only reason I bought a new amp was the Glock finally died ( only temporary as it will get fixed) I will say in it's defense after 13 yrs and about 4000 gigs and being hualed around in a gigbag I think it just wanted a good vacation and a tune up! hahahahaha

peace Kirk

JBMysteron · #5 12-22-2010, 11:11 PM

Thanks Kirk, interesting info.

I've narrowed my choices down to one of 3 preamps
SWR Marcus Miller
Eden Navigator WP100
Glockenklang Bass Art Classic

droskobass · #6 12-22-2010, 11:16 PM

I'd say the glockenklang is in a class of its own, Im a happy Heart Rock guy! gig after gig, great tone amazing power, but these amps need great cabs... I highly recommend either the glock cabs or Bergantinos to get the most out of these guys.

I've never tried the Glock dedicated preamps but I imagine they're fantastic.

good luck

chadds · #7 12-23-2010, 06:30 AM

Truly fabulous pre. As others have said at initial demo it can be underwhelming then bam you find it can do it all. Audio taper gain. 3D organic "you'd swear there is a tube in there" sound. Yet it's better than many tube pres. Clear forceful in the mix.
Search and you'll find reviews by MWbass or Wolfbass among others. It will get some grit if you dial up the pre gain. How? Who knows.

My question is where did you find one?!

JBMysteron · #8 12-23-2010, 10:09 AM

I found a polite little online store in Sydney that sell them, problem is it is just impossible to find demos and quality audio of Glock gear!

MG Bass · #9 12-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Bass Gear Direct is the store in Sydney, and I would take advantage of their 2 week trial period which they offer.You'd only be out of pocket for shipping which shouldn't be that much for a preamp that size, if you send it back.

I've got a Heart Rock and as others have said it is really full, detailed and 3D. I drive a Berg AE410/AE210 setup and it kills anything I have used in the past. Very useable gigging sound which gives you full control over the natural sound of your bass. I also agree that it sounds warm and even warmer than a lot of tube driven preamps. The input gain can be overdriven to the point where you get a very sweet natural break up of your sound unlike other SS heads which don't like being driven like that.

From what I know the Bass Art preamp is based on their more expensive Glock Bass Art Classic amp which is the flagship of all the Glockenklang amps. The quality of Glock gear is very hard to beat, built like tanks. One critisism of the Eden Navigator, I found the input very hard to drive to a decent level, don't why, couldn't get my head around how it was suppose to work, and I have heard the same from others as well. It does have a nice built-in compressor though.
Good luck mate!

JBMysteron · #10 12-23-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MG Bass

One critisism of the Eden Navigator, I found the input very hard to drive to a decent level

By this do you mean overdriving? Or just getting a decent level (due to for example input sensitivity etc)

MG Bass · #11 12-23-2010, 09:29 PM

Just getting it to a decent level, and then the output meter on the right hand side of the front panel would be hittnig the red very easily so this did not allow me to get the most out of the available headroom from the poweramp.

m.oreilly · #12 12-23-2010, 09:51 PM

my eden does just fine there. i think you should audition your choices, if at all possible. that trial of the glock sounds like a good deal.

JBMysteron · #13 12-23-2010, 11:04 PM

The only preamp they have in stores anywhere in my state is the SWR Marcus Miller, I can't try out anything else personally.

mentalpatient · #14 12-23-2010, 11:11 PM

I have a Glockenklang Soul II and Quattro, if I were looking to build a pre/power rig I would go for the Bass Art Classic pre without question as it's the next step up. It's hard to imagine a more 3D sound than the Soul but the Bass Art Classic delivers it.

MG Bass · #15 12-23-2010, 11:16 PM

MP,

Totally with you on that. The Heart Rock does the same.

babebambi · #16 12-24-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MG Bass

Just getting it to a decent level, and then the output meter on the right hand side of the front panel would be hittnig the red very easily so this did not allow me to get the most out of the available headroom from the poweramp.

Please pardon me about the off topic, but I am also a new Nav user. Can you please explain on this a little more ?

Hitting the red means the Nav is putting out a lot of signal?
How is it difficult to get decent level but also hitting red?
And how is the headroom of the poweramp affect by the Nav hitting the red?

tom-g · #17 12-24-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JBMysteron

Does anybody know where I can find some good quality audio samples of these bad boys?

I've heard great things but just can't seem to find any audio samples and they only have them on the other side of the country

Look for Hattler on youtube. He uses Glockenklang gear.

Spino · #18 05-06-2011, 02:25 PM

Yeah ,but Hattler is a clacker ... plays exclusively with a pick !

jsbarber · #19 05-08-2011, 10:45 AM

Presumably you're interested in the BAC Preamp. The BAC/Bugatti pres/heads/amps are from the Glockenklang "Bass LIne" which is their flagship set of products. They are similar in character to the products in their "Bass Ware" line (HeartRock, Soul, etc.) but typically use more expensive components/designs.

Have a listen to Trip Wamsley's YouTube videos. He plays through a Glock BAC head, which uses the same BAC preamp along with a power amp section that is one channel of the Bugatti power amp. This will give you a sample of how the BAC preamp can sound.

Here's an example, but there are many on YouTube by Trip, who is by the way a terrific player:

YouTube - Trip Wamsley - Who Are You

The Glock BAC preamp and head are wonderful, IMO. They have a lot of features that make them very flexible. The BAC preamp is great with an IP310, BTW.

Jim

cnltb · #20 05-08-2011, 10:49 AM

I used to have the Bassart pre.
Very, very, very good.
Highly recommended.
There is an air of quality about them ( and this is backed up whenever I use one) that I don't find with many makes of bass gear.
It's good live and records rather well too.

I also read somewhere some time, that steve swallow records through it