I most likely will be getting a db750 soo but the mid is a low mid and I much prefer the 750hz mid in the 751 but I'm not paying for a new db751. How hard could it be to change a pot inond of these? Couldn't possibly be that hard and is there a certain type I should look for?
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Changing pot specifically db750 mid
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It won't be a pot you are replacing. At a minimum it will be a capacitor. I would try to contact Aguilar - they might be willing to upgrade it for you.
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It's probably a lot more than one capacitor, since a midrange control is bandpass. Very likely not a DIY job for other than an expert.
I hear alot of guys are running an Aguilar Tone Hammer before their DB750's to give them more control over the midrange.
Definately not a cheap solution, but you get some other cool features along with it.
Definately not a cheap solution, but you get some other cool features along with it.
I"m curious if you've looked into swapping out different tubes for different midrange characteristics. You can alter this amps inherent tone by doing this. Plus, have you experimented with leaving the amp completely flat and then trying different combos of gain/master level?
Yea but if you the amp costs that much there's no reason you should gave to spend more on a pedal. I really leave the eq flat and just use bass preamplifier for most stuff, but I have come to like a big boost in high mids for sone songs it sounds good but it's the only time I'll touch the eq
I'll echo the tonehammer or any pedal with sweepable mids. In addition to the Tube Change.
Both have made the DB750 the longest amp I've ever held onto.
I do run a lot of pedals always on though...
Both have made the DB750 the longest amp I've ever held onto.
I do run a lot of pedals always on though...
There is a reason to spend more on a pedal if you've bought an amp that isn't capable of doing what you want
I don't think anyone really denies the limitations of the amp, but what it does it does better than any other amp I've tried. And with the limitations in terms of mids, like everyone has mentioned, there are ways of mitigating them. I think buying a tonehammer or a sansamp or para eq would probably cost less than the shop fees for redoing the mids in the amp, especially if you buy used. With the tonehammer, you get grit/sweepable mids/another DI for that price included too.
I love the Tube Swapping in my DB750. Really lets you see some neat changes from tube to tube. The JJ's I have in the V1 really "opened up" the amp. It really made the Mid Knob (all of the tone stack) more usable. But from what I've heard from other users, is that most changes to the V1 do help in this department.
A 12AX7 is $7.99-$80. The JJ I use is $9.90 usually.
I love the Tube Swapping in my DB750. Really lets you see some neat changes from tube to tube. The JJ's I have in the V1 really "opened up" the amp. It really made the Mid Knob (all of the tone stack) more usable. But from what I've heard from other users, is that most changes to the V1 do help in this department.
A 12AX7 is $7.99-$80. The JJ I use is $9.90 usually.
I'm always suprised at someone saying that the DB750 is somehow lacking in midrange. Maybe its just me, but I've never said to myself 'man I wish I had more midrange' when using the DB750. IME the tone of the DB750 set flat and with the gain at 2:00 and master between 7-12:00 depending on the room, I always get a thick yet clear sound that sits perfectly in the mix, no matter if I'm using a Pbass/URB/MTD/Sadowsky/etc. Now, while I generally go for a more old-school fingerstyle tone, I've also had other bassists use my current rig who have more modern tones and it sounds equally as great.
IME at least.
IME at least.
For me it was never lack of midrange. I'm happy usually setting it flat or at around 11:00 on the dial. I think people take issue with the fact that you can't notch to their liking. The DB750 is a mid beast.
I love my DB750, I love the tone I already get from it. I have been tempted though, to try a Tonehammer for the extra gain, sweepable mids and grit. ( I play a passive J)
Tempted yes, do I really need it? probably not. That amp continues to put a smile on my face as recently as last night's rehearsal.
I agree that it is not mid shy, and I play through a pair of 15s.
Tempted yes, do I really need it? probably not. That amp continues to put a smile on my face as recently as last night's rehearsal.
I agree that it is not mid shy, and I play through a pair of 15s.
