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[Interceptor]

Finally got the PF-50T on a gig. Ran it through a Fearful 12/6. Massively big tone. Thick tone I could feel as well as hear. No trouble getting under the band and laying a SOLID foundation. Master wide open and preamp in low gain for a cleanish tone. I dialed back the low end quite a bit and boosted the mids (on selector 3) and never touched it after sound check.

 

[ahc]

Anyone ever try a PF50T with a Barefaced One10? If so, what did you think?

 

[Interceptor]

Check with Plutonium244 he has.

 

[Plutonium244]

Anyone ever try a PF50T with a Barefaced One10? If so, what did you think?

It's a good combination IMO; if you like the PF-50T, you'll like it with the One10.

Side note: the width of the space between the rubber feet of the 50T is just about exactly the width of the One10 so it actually sits down kind of snugly, with the feet on the outside of the cab. Seems quite secure that way. It might eventually leave a little rub mark though.

 

[Hnz]

NAD!

 

[NortyFiner]

Is that a SVT-210AV cab? Do the feet of the amp fit in the cups on top?

 

[Hnz]

Yes it is. And no, they do not. They're even to tiny (9 mm) to fit over the cab's handle. I'm going to replace them with 15 mm ones.

During last Saturday's gig I had my two SVT 210AV's stacked horizontally, as I usually do. Hence the rubber feet on the side of the cab. (previous pic)

 

[jbd5015]

Love that stage!

Its incredible that most people dont realize thats all you need these days!

Is that a small bass drum or a floor tom on its side?

 

[Hnz]

Yeah, it was a very intimate stage. A "blues cellar". We all went through the FOH, so no need for bigger stuff.

It is indeed a floor tom on it's side. Converted in to a kick drum with a bought kit by Pearl.

 

[DylanD]

I'm hoping someone might have some insight as to why my Pf-50t seems to have developed a high hum from the transformer/balance out.

Last week I played 5 shows at 3 different venues with two basses using the transformer out into the house systems. I heard a little bit of this hum in and out during the first sound check, but didn't even think it was me, played the next two shows without hum, then it came back in the next show, pretty intermittently. the sound guys were able to determine that it was coming from me and said it was in the 6khz to 8khz range. I switched to the preamp line out (post EQ) for the last show without incident.

I'd like have the option to use the transformer out for recording purposes at least, if not live.

any ideas on what might cause this or how to remedy?

thanks!

 

[Ben B]

I'm hoping someone might have some insight as to why my Pf-50t seems to have developed a high hum from the transformer/balance out.

Use the ground lift button. As a general rule, if you DI an amp to a mixer, use the ground lift.

 

[DylanD]

I'm pretty sure it's not a ground issue, as I pushed that button while hearing the hum with no effect. Also it's intermittent and i have never heard a ground hum up in that frequency.

 

[Ben B]

I'm pretty sure it's not a ground issue, as I pushed that button while hearing the hum with no effect. Also it's intermittent and i have never heard a ground hum up in that frequency.

Do you hear the hum from your speaker as well? Or is the hum only coming out of the PA?

 

[DylanD]

I definitely only heard it from the PA

 

[Ben B]

I definitely only heard it from the PA

If you don't hear the hum from your speaker, then the issue is likely in the DI out circuit rather than your pre-amp or power amp. And that still sounds like a ground issue. But I'm not sure why the ground lift wouldn't have eliminated it. I've also heard mixers hum when phantom power was on, but only when one or more amps were connected by DI. Using the ground lift should fix that too. Sorry, I got no other suggestions.

 

[Waltsdog]

I just took delivery of a PF20 and being in Canada it has been sitting out in the cold for a while (-10 ish) just looking for some advice on the best way to bring it up to room temp and avoiding any condensation before I attempt to start it up.

 

[Lowendtech]

I just took delivery of a PF20 and being in Canada it has been sitting out in the cold for a while (-10 ish) just looking for some advice on the best way to bring it up to room temp and avoiding any condensation before I attempt to start it up.

Turn the TV on to the Fireplace Channel and put the unopened box in front of it for a few hours.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I just took delivery of a PF20 and being in Canada it has been sitting out in the cold for a while (-10 ish) just looking for some advice on the best way to bring it up to room temp and avoiding any condensation before I attempt to start it up.

An instrument, I'd leave in the box, an amp is not as sensitive. Unpack it. A fan can help to bring it to room temperature and dry any condensation. Allow the tubes to warm up to room temperature. This will happn quickly. You don't want to subject them to thermal shock.

Enjoy the new amp!

 

[rodl2005]

+1 just leave indoors in a dry spot. Make sure there's NO condensation etc
..they're shouldn't be and it shouldn't take long.
Tube amps aren't as "delicate' as one would think.
They WERE the touring amps for all back in the day. Still are for many.
Congrats. . On the new amp

 

[jbd5015]

Finally got the PF-50T on a gig. Ran it through a Fearful 12/6. Massively big tone. Thick tone I could feel as well as hear. No trouble getting under the band and laying a SOLID foundation. Master wide open and preamp in low gain for a cleanish tone. I dialed back the low end quite a bit and boosted the mids (on selector 3) and never touched it after sound check.

My tone settings usually end up very close to that with all the cabs ive been using.

Ive been pullin the low down to 10 oclock most of the time.

I usually run the gain at about 1 oclock though, then bring the master in to taste. sometimes it ends up at noon or more, but with a good compressor, you can keep some clean with a light touch, otherwise its rockin!