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$510.00
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9.5
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Description:
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Active/Passive inputs: One active and one passive input, for matching with the output gain of your bass. Controls the input gain to the preamp.
Deep Switch: The deep switch adds 3db of broad band boost at 30 HZ. This is the instant fatness switch that makes bass sound warm and full.
Equalization: Treble: Tube driven shelving type, boosts/cuts up to 12 db. The center frequency is set at 4k HZ. Bass:Tube driven shelving type, boosts/cuts up to 12 db. The center frequency is set at 40 HZ. Midrange:Tube driven shelving centered at 400 HZ. This pot is very smooth and useful for scooping the mids for funk, or adding mids that are clear and musical.
Bright Switch: This switch is a passive RC pre-emphasis circuit @ 5-7 kHZ. The bright switch will add a brighter timbre to the entire range of your bass.
Effects Loop: The Send pot is push/pull for line or instrument level. This allows you to use a studio efx unit (line level) or a stomp box (requires instrument level) in the efx loop. The parallel/series pot is push/pull for parallel or series option.
Master Output Control: This pot controls the output level to your power amp.
Noise: > -80 db (unweighted)
Fuses: One external 1/4 amp slo-blo for 100-120 volt operation, or one 1/8 amp slo-blo for 220-240 VAC operation.
Preamp tubes: Two 12AX7s.
Power supply: Regulated high voltage plate supply, regulated filament supply for lowest noise.
Outputs: Two unbalanced 1/4" outputs, one XLR balanced output with Jensen transformer.
Inputs: One active input -39K ohm, one passive input -1meg ohm.
EFX Send: Variable send level.
EFX Return: One return with -20 db to 0 db compatibility.
Weight: 6 lbs.
Chassis: Aluminum construction provides sturdiness without excessive weight
Warranty: Ten year limited.
Price: $1250
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DubDubs
Registered User
Registered: August 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 695
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Review Date: Sat October 16, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $500.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Small and light (1U), Sounds Great
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Cons:
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A bit low on output power
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This is a great preamp. Sounds great, looks great and is simple and easy to use. This preamp may not have a lot of features but it has everything you need. The sound is awesome, provides a nice thick low end growl and punch. The only problems I have are that it\'s a bit underpowered, if you want clean sounds you have to turn it down to a point where it\'s not properly feeding the poweramp, also the power switch is on the back so you have to reach around the back of your rack to power it up, but you get used to that. Overall this is a great preamp and I would higly recommend it.
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Fender Geddy Lee Jazz
Ibanez GSR200
Aguilar DB 659
QSC Audio RMX 850
Aguilar GS 112 (x2)
See my band at myspace.com/duotone
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NKUSigEp
Registered User
Registered: June 2006
Location: Cheviot, OH
Posts: 5155
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Review Date: Fri June 1, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $520.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Overall sound, light, reliable, DI
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Cons:
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No DI level control for live playing
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This is the only preamp where I could set everything flat, switch the bass boost on and plug any bass into it and love the sound. Any other preamp I've had required some EQ and volume adjustments to be useable.
I wish there was a 1K EQ band but other than that, it's darn near perfect. I haven't experienced any unwanted distortion and have been able to get a lot of clean volume out of it. If you turn the gain all the way up it will overdrive the tubes which is kinda nice. Not the best overdrive I've heard but still pretty useable. It's got the famous Jensen DI which soundguys love for running the PA and recording. The only negative thing is there's no output level, which would make it much more useful.
They sold new for a decent amount of change but are going for $500-$600 used. Still more expensive than a lot of other preamps but it's worth it. If you're looking for punch and warmth and a good overall tone, it's in this preamp.
Edit: I just recorded with this pre for the first time and it's absolutely amazing!!!! Everything was set flat and switched to "pre-EQ" on the output and gave me the juiciest, thickest tone I've ever been able to get. I didn't have any issues where a DI output level control was needed, although for live playing I think it might still be a necessity.
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Adam
Official Aguilar Club Founder; Spector Club #84
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