Double Bass Breaking News NEW EDB-2 VAP From Headway

[Jeff Kissell]

@JeffKissel What is a “fly rig”? I’ve seen this term several times recently.

A small self contained set up you can fly with, usually a pedal board. It typically inserts via DI straight into a FOH system and/or provided backline rig. In my case, I don't fly that much but I often don't use an amp just the preamp and DI into a FOH PA.

The irony is that I'm flying to the UK and Europe for a 3 1/2 week tour and all I'm bringing is a bow, rosin, clip-on tuner and a set of strings. Everything else is provided. I could have probably back lined all of it but the Tour Manager is a friend and I'll provably leave everything with him in England when I come home.

 

[Jazzdogg]

Sushi Box Slampegg, it’s a stomp box version of a B-15/B-25. Definitely not MBOL but I really dig it, very three dimensional. I run it into an old Fishman Dual Parametric as the DI on my fly rig or into a Clarus SL. Pickup is a Realist.
(fwiw Nathan is a commercial user here on TB on the Ebass side.)

Not MBOL in what respect? If there's a baked-in sound, how would you describe it?

 

[Jeff Kissell]

Not MBOL in what respect? If there's a baked-in sound, how would you describe it?

Not exactly a baked-in sound exactly but tubes definitely have a sound... more like a three dimensional, micro-phonic heft, the upper harmonics are more shimmery. This little stomp box gets a very nice vintage Ampeg tone.

 

[16fuss]

@JeffKissel What is a “fly rig”? I’ve seen this term several times recently.

https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/flyrig/bass-fly-rig-v2/

This one does it all! It even has 4,7 MOhm in!!

 

[Jeff Kissell]

https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/flyrig/bass-fly-rig-v2/

This one does it all! It even has 4,7 MOhm in!!

Ha! That’s definitely more than I need. This new Headway is probably more than I would need also but the form factor is pretty unbeatable and the feature set is really dialed for acoustic instruments.

 

[John Littler]

John, can you post a higher-resolution pdf? The small print is illegible at any magnification.
Thanks,
Scott

John, can you post a higher-resolution pdf? The small print is illegible at any magnification.
Thanks,
Scott

EDB-2 VAP Final Version ( computer engineering image of top ) with additional Impedance Switch for Ch.1 Ring, Extra 5v Phantom to Jack In option, ability to mix between Ch.1 & 2 and accept Phantom Power all via Ch.1 TRS Jack In.

See attached Google Drive.pdf file

John of Headway

 

[Kristian]

EDB-2 VAP Final Version ( computer engineering image of top ) with additional Impedance Switch for Ch.1 Ring, Extra 5v Phantom to Jack In option, ability to mix between Ch.1 & 2 and accept Phantom Power all via Ch.1 TRS Jack In.

See attached Google Drive.pdf file

John of Headway

Hi John,
Any news about when the VAP will hit the market?

 

[John Littler]

Hi Kristian, I have just heard that we have started assembling a batch of 200, which should be completed in the last week of May. I am thinking about setting up advance purchasing on the website. It is possible though that it could be delayed a little further.
Would you like to be one of the first to purchase EDB-2 VAP ? Thank you, John of Headway

 

[Kristian]

Yes, absolutely!
And if possible; using the trade in program.

 

[John Littler]

Hi, is that Kristian Lind ? Could you email with details of what Headway product you have and how old it is and the condition it is in please: [email protected]
John of Headway

 

[Kristian]

Hi, is that Kristian Lind ? Could you email with details of what Headway product you have and how old it is and the condition it is in please: [email protected]
John of Headway

Yes, it’s Kristian Lind.
Email sent!

 

[Ric Vice]

As Headway is out of stock of the of the EDB-2 H.E. I would propose that the new Headway EDB-2 VAP is coming on the horizion.

 

[John Littler]

Hi Ric, we are not out of stock of EDB-2 HE. We are sending them out. The UK despatch people were on holiday for a week but are back now, but they were still being sent out from Poland or by distributors around the world.

EDB-2 VAP, the expanded valve version will be out in June, I am pleased to announce.

I hope this helps

John of Headway

 

[ablumley]

EDB-2 VAP, the expanded valve version will be out in June, I am pleased to announce.

I hope this helps

John of Headway

Exciting news! Please let us know if/when there's an option to preorder. You've already got me on the email list.

 

[John Littler]

Dear A Blumley, Richard Vice, Rick Wolff and all at TalkBass. I am expecting the release of EDB-VAP in June ’23, but I cannot guarantee it will not be delayed. We can give a refund at any time, but I would prefer you not to purchase if a short delay of release might be a problem.



Until it has been added to the website, you can pre-pay via Paypal:


[email protected]



In the paypal notes add:



Priority Pre-Purchase of EDB-2 VAP ~ Valve Alchemy Pro



Your name and full delivery address:

Billing address if different:

A phone no. for delivery:

Email address:


A Tax Number or Business Number Reference if relevant?:


Special Intro Price as to be received in UK Pounds please : GB £499.95


I expect initial despatch to be from Poland (EU), with later despatch also from the UK.

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N.B. Exchange rate yesterday was about GB£ = US $1.23


We decided not to include batteries with EDB-2 VAP as they necessarily do not power the valve function and initially that might cause confusion among people who have not read the manual. I am sure you understand.


Thank you


John Littler
Headway Music Audio Ltd

 

[John Littler]

I think you have to buy those from David Letterman's production company:

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Hi Ric, a friend put his bass and stick bass through a prototype EDB-2 VAP using passive ( bass) piezo bridge pickups and was very pleased with it. He also tried the company acoustic bass guitar with Headway HE5/AB.FEQ under saddle active into it and same results. It brings out a deeper, rounder, fuller tone without using EQ. See the pre-release notes today. You can email today if you wish to discuss it further? Thanks, John

 

[LaFaro01]

Dear A Blumley, Richard Vice, Rick Wolff and all at TalkBass. I am expecting the release of EDB-VAP in June ’23, but I cannot guarantee it will not be delayed. We can give a refund at any time, but I would prefer you not to purchase if a short delay of release might be a problem.



Until it has been added to the website, you can pre-pay via Paypal:


[email protected]



In the paypal notes add:



Priority Pre-Purchase of EDB-2 VAP ~ Valve Alchemy Pro



Your name and full delivery address:

Billing address if different:

A phone no. for delivery:

Email address:


A Tax Number or Business Number Reference if relevant?:


Special Intro Price as to be received in UK Pounds please : GB £499.95


I expect initial despatch to be from Poland (EU), with later despatch also from the UK.

——————

N.B. Exchange rate yesterday was about GB£ = US $1.23


We decided not to include batteries with EDB-2 VAP as they necessarily do not power the valve function and initially that might cause confusion among people who have not read the manual. I am sure you understand.


Thank you


John Littler
Headway Music Audio Ltd

The sounds not too bad… just for knowing….
Is there any idea of the time frame for the studio version yet?

 

[John Littler]

Hi La Faro01, we are doing mini Mic's & dual blender systems first, so Studio Version of EDB-2 VAP next year some time, when have sorted out the digital output aspect.

 

[LaFaro01]

Hi La Faro01, we are doing mini Mic's & dual blender systems first, so Studio Version of EDB-2 VAP next year some time, when have sorted out the digital output aspect.

Thanks a lot for this information... so I'll have to wait still "a little bit"...

 

[John Littler]

Hi La Faro01, for your information, we offer trade ins for our own gear. John of Headway