Darkglass Tone Capsule 9V or 18V suggestion

[bass4scott]

Going to be putting a Darkglass Tone Capsule in a new bass build and looking for suggestion from users whether to run as 9V or 18V. Bass will have a single Nordstrand MM4.2 pickup (Musicman Humbucker). Let me know your experience and pros/cons for each.

 

[Lenny JG]

Bump. I too would like to know about this

 

[ctmullins]

Start with 9V. If you notice any compression or distortion coming from the bass (and not from your amp/pedals/cabinet/etc.), move to 18V. You can temporarily try 18V for testing before making permanent changes to your bass.

 

[crguti]

Try 9v and record yourself with a DI. Play like you regularly do. See the recorded wave sound. If you see any signal clipping, go to 18v and check again.

 

[Demole]

Why not install it for 18v from scratch? Is there any disadvantage from using it on 18v?

 

[craigmack1979]

Why not install it for 18v from scratch? Is there any disadvantage from using it on 18v?

Yes signal could be too hot and 9v battery’s are expensive

 

[ctmullins]

Yes signal could be too hot and 9v battery’s are expensive

18V doesn't make the signal hotter.