Recent content by Bruce Elkington

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    Yet Another Preamp Thread

    I've used the Alembic F1-x for, I think, about 20 years. I won't be replacing it. I don't like too many knobs, switches, sliders, or gizmos. Most gigs I don't use any effects boxes of any kind (except my Peterson strobo-stomp tuner). When I do break out the pedal board, I want an effects...
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    DNA bass cabs?

    I've been using the DNA 4x10 for a year or two. Before that, I was a Bag End guy for nearly 20 years. My signal chain is Alembic F1-x, Stewart 2.1, and DNA 4x10. I use a '78 precision with Lindy Fralin pickups and a Modulus 5 string I've had since '93. The cabinet is excellent. The low B is...
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    Auralex GRAMMA...wow

    I use a great gramma under my DNA 4x10. It makes a noticeable difference in the sound. More focused and full. It really does work. You could make one yourself of any size you want if you have some particle board, outdoor carpet, high density foam, and a handle. It would be much less...