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Brent Harding - Social Distortion Rig Question

Rich67

Gold Supporting Member
Sep 24, 2019
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North of Austin, TX
The silver rack gizmo to the left of the bridge on his bass... Does anyone know what that is?
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Looks like an Avalon U5 Preamp/DI

Just wanted to say - many thanks for helping ID this piece of gear. After research, and shopping I was able to find a used U5, new ones are on backorder...?

Beyond the DI functions, just running P Bass, Avalon, to an Ampeg PF50 then to a 2x10 and 1x15. Sounds amazing!

Love that I can have the effected tone go into your amp. (or not).
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Just wanted to say - many thanks for helping ID this piece of gear. After research, and shopping I was able to find a used U5, new ones are on backorder...?

Beyond the DI functions, just running P Bass, Avalon, to an Ampeg PF50 then to a 2x10 and 1x15. Sounds amazing!

Love that I can have the effected tone go into your amp. (or not).
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Great! Glad you’re happy with it!