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06-29-2010, 09:26 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rapid City, SD | |  My new demeter hbp1 - is the shiznit
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So I just gigged on my new used demeter hbp1 and this is the sound I have been looking for. It's very punchy with still a warm low end, but not wooly. Every note is clear but not harsh.
It's amazing how even my tone is across the fretboard. My G string just became usable! The rest of my band was digging it too and our soundman said he had to do almost no eqing at front of house.
I used to run a compressor with my GK rig but the demeter has this really great natural compression. I know it's not compression but it just sounds that way to my ears. This is my first tube amp so maybe tubes just have that sound?
I think the eq section is perfect. I enjoy how unsensitive the low, mid, treble, and presence knobs are. I always felt like my GK was too touchy. (I am not getting rid of my GK - I think it a great amp) The parametric is great for finding problem frequencies or scooping your mids if that's what you're into but I left it alone - for now. |
06-29-2010, 10:15 AM
|  | Less Ebay, more Mel Bay | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | Definitely one of the best preamps out there for live bass. Loved mine, and miss it 
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06-29-2010, 10:17 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hour North of Columbus, OH | | | I'd like to get one someday.
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06-29-2010, 10:33 AM
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John K Custom Basses | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA | | | i have an HPB-1J and i really like it ALOT. IMO, it's great for a big, clean, round and smooth tone, if that's what you're looking for. but if you're looking for overdrive or grit, i don't recommend it, unless you use a pedal in front it, but to me, that basically defeats the purpose of having one. |
06-29-2010, 10:37 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rapid City, SD | | Quote:
Originally Posted by johnk_10  i have an HPB-1J and i really like it ALOT. IMO, it's great for a big, clean, round and smooth tone, if that's what you're looking for. but if you're looking for overdrive or grit, i don't recommend it, unless you use a pedal in front it, but to me, that basically defeats the purpose of having one. | I run a bassdrive during some songs and I love the tone it get's through the demeter. It really calms down the highs and made it more overdriven and less fuzz sounding. |
06-30-2010, 04:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut, USA | | DOH!!!!! Now I miss mine....................need more money  | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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