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Ampeg users, what do you use...ultra hi...lo...both...none?
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I use the ultra high on my PF-800 . It sounds too bright solo but with my band it helps cut through , I can hear myself better and like the tone . Back in the early 70's I ran my SVT head that way too . No ultra low though , it kind of muds things up for me . The head has enough low end for me without .
On an SCR DI, I find the Ultra low hacks out all the useful midrange content; I only use it once in awhile when practicing ampless, through headphones. The Ultra High makes too much clack and twang for my tastes.
Ultra lo always on for both SCR-DI and pf800. I get enough mids from the TI flats. Never use the Ultra hi.
I found the ultra low useful for R&B music and both on is cool for slap. I rarely use either though.
Both, when the need calls for it.
Ultra low with my V4B at quiet levels.
Sometimes ultra hi if I want a clickier sound
Ultra low with my V4B at quiet levels.
Sometimes ultra hi if I want a clickier sound
Only time I ran the ultra-hi is in this rock band I did some gigs with a few years back. When we'd play 80's songs like Poison with that trebly bass sound, I'd hit the ultra-hi, and then it would right back off.
Sometimes I use the LO-switch on my SVT3PRO. It scoops the mids a little too much so I usually dial back some mids (freq 3) and cut a little bass. The resulting sound is nice & usable and a little bit different than just boosting the bass and cutting mids with the rotary controls.
Neither. The regular knobs offer way more of everything than I will ever use.
My treble knob rarely ever goes above 10 o' clock, and it is often all the way down. I would rather have a second midrange knob on the amp than the treble knob, as I never need to boost treble, and I can reduce it onboard every bass I own.
Bass knob moves in the 10 o' clock to 2 o' clock range – but usually at noon or below.
Midrange might hit 3 o' clock with my most extreme of settings, but usually from noon to 2 o' clock.
On an SVT Classic, my most common tone settings are bass and midrange at noon, band selector on 2 (in case I need to move the midrange up a little), and treble at 9–10 o' clock.
My treble knob rarely ever goes above 10 o' clock, and it is often all the way down. I would rather have a second midrange knob on the amp than the treble knob, as I never need to boost treble, and I can reduce it onboard every bass I own.
Bass knob moves in the 10 o' clock to 2 o' clock range – but usually at noon or below.
Midrange might hit 3 o' clock with my most extreme of settings, but usually from noon to 2 o' clock.
On an SVT Classic, my most common tone settings are bass and midrange at noon, band selector on 2 (in case I need to move the midrange up a little), and treble at 9–10 o' clock.
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I use most of the time the ultra low. I love how massive and warm the tone is. But beware, some cabs might not like it as really pushed the lows. Also, it requires a smart EQ as it can prevent you from cutting through the mix. I've owned the SVT 4 and currently own the SVT7 and still use the ultra low.
Many will tell you to stay away from from it, and they can be right, if not EQ'ed correctly. But it's part of my tone so much, it almost became a signature for me
Many will tell you to stay away from from it, and they can be right, if not EQ'ed correctly. But it's part of my tone so much, it almost became a signature for me
Not only, I also use it with my super massive Sadowsky Modern 5 and it shakes the hell out of the stage!
No hard and fast rules. Settings depend on the room, my mood, and the song.
Depends. Sometimes I use them when I blend my EQ to taste. Like most manufacturers, Ampeg includes a EQ suggestion for music styles in the instruction manual. The suggested EQ is in the ballpark 90% of the time. Other considerations are room size, mix, and rig configuration.
My Swiss army knife has a tooth pick and fork. I'll probably never use them but, I'm grateful they're with me should I need them.
My Swiss army knife has a tooth pick and fork. I'll probably never use them but, I'm grateful they're with me should I need them.
I use neither on my B25b...
Those switches must be like brand new on my otherwise well worn amp,
Considering how few times they've been pushed...
I have, rarely, used the ultra-lo on softer, quieter songs when trying for an "upright" vibe.
Otherwise, its bass and treble at 12 o'clock, both switches off.
Those switches must be like brand new on my otherwise well worn amp,
Considering how few times they've been pushed...
I have, rarely, used the ultra-lo on softer, quieter songs when trying for an "upright" vibe.
Otherwise, its bass and treble at 12 o'clock, both switches off.
Usually both off. On a couple of edgier tunes with overdrive I'll turn them both on. But this happens on my SCR-DI pedal. Except for initially setting a level with volume and gain, I never touch my amps once set.
I haven't played through my SVT for several years. but fwiw, here's the beast, and unless something was bumped . . . Its last setting positions:
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Mostly neither, but different settings for different things, so I voted both. Mostly though, just one knotch up or down on bass, one knotch up on treble, one knotch down on mid (or mid flat). Gain and master set accordingly.
