Define "Punch" sound from an amp......

[Linnin]

I always thought "punch" was that more "mid'-type sound with lesser low end....

That is close. It occurs most often where the bass meets the low mids. Right about 160-170 Hz. That's the MoJo Point.

 

[Nev375]

 

[Linnin]

 

[Linnin]

 

[amusicalperson]

I am often told my 2x8 cab is very "punchy" for whatever that means.

 

[lomo]

What Linnin' posted.....somewhere in the 150-250 Hz zone.

 

[HeavyJazz]

Well from above, 'punch' looks something like this...

 

[lomo]

Flea=little man with big punch

 

[Barbaric.Eric]

Well from above, 'punch' looks something like this...

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Or does "punch" look something like this?

 

[Nev375]

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Doesn't matter what amp you use if you are Chuck Norris.

 

[HolmeBass]

I am in line with punch being low mids, just above "thump". So like a good kick drum, but the upper part of the lower kick drum, not the crack or click, but the top of the thump.

Ok, I give up. The TB glossary is good enough for me.

 

[MVE]

That is close. It occurs most often where the bass meets the low mids. Right about 160-170 Hz. That's the MoJo Point.

Some say 60hz, some say 90-200 hz.
Personally, I think every speaker cab has a different sweet spot where it gives its best air.
It might be wherever the port is tuned to, but someone who knows more about speaker cab design might be able to confirm or repudiate this theory.

 

[InhumanResource]

Every example in this thread sounds totally different!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Good morning from Alaska... I'm home on holiday today and feeling silly so.....

 

[ahc]

In two words, Duck Dunn.

 

[Linnin]

Every example in this thread sounds totally different!

As well it should! That's a good thing. Bass player; attack, strings, bass, amp, and speakers all combine. Different strokes for different folks.
Larry Graham

 

[Bassamatic]

Some great videos, guys! And yes - "punch" is some bass "impact" rather than "thud".

The best way - roll off some of that low bass and lock in with a great kick drum! Pow!

 

[Linnin]

Or how about some contrapuntal punch?

 

[Linnin]

 

[Spectrum]

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Doesn't matter what amp you use if you are Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris plays electric bass unamplified and can still be heard through a metal band.