That’s a smart and a great idea. I do this with my Noble into my TH500 return all the time. But being that the Sisma is going to be way better for me on the power amp/ tube tone preamp sound… I think the TH will be retired soon
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Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.
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Honestly no. I really hope no one has financial difficulties because of me
.I bought Sisma and the Barefaced cab at a time when I had received a large sum of money from an insurance company, and I decided to spend some of it on bass gear. (I can't say I was lucky, because it was a compensation for a serious accident). At the time, I've also bought other fancy gear that I've sold since and I wouldn't recommend them obviously.
So yes, if you can afford it without financial compromises, it's really a great amp. But you should not buy it if you struggle. Let's not forget that we can make great music even with a Squier and a Fender Rumble.
And… Don't forget we're on talkbass, it's part of the game.
I found this to be true. In fact I did run the WD preamp out to the Sisma power amp in, and the Sisma preamp into the WD power amp in.
My findings were the WD into the Sisma sounded like the WD and the Sisma into the WD sounded like the Sisma. Maybe on a granular lever there was some difference in the bedroom but not enough to hear in a band situation.
I liked the Sisma but not enough to sell my beloved WD or to refinance my house to get it. The overall sound of it was great and powerful but there are things I still liked about the WD that I would miss more than just having the Sisma alone. If I were able to afford both, I would have both
No worries here. I am no longer gigging so I don't really need to get another nice amp that won't get gigged with. However, if your feeling generous...Honestly no. I really hope no one has financial difficulties because of me
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So yes, if you can afford it without financial compromises, it's really a great amp. But you should not buy it if you struggle
And… Don't forget we're on talkbass, it's part of the game.
I’ve wanted a Sisma since having the loaner that went around. Keeping an eye on the classifieds.
Same here. It's like that girl you kept eyeing in high school that you've never
Haven’t been seeing many for sale. Which is a good sign I suppose. Probably just have to order new.
After spending much time with my Capo, I'm very interested in the Sisma and Volta. My current and first tube amp is the Super Bassman 300 with a 410, I love the richness I get tonally but the thought of gigging with this thing does not sound appealing, just too damn heavy. I love the compact form factor of the Sisma and even the Volta, 29-30 pounds is pretty light for an all tube head.
Hoping to snag one of them in the near future along with one of JF's cabs. Not sure which, I'm leaning toward the Venere line for a more neutral response but some of the samples I've heard of the Minerva cabs sound wonderful. Jad Freer makes some amazing gear.
Hoping to snag one of them in the near future along with one of JF's cabs. Not sure which, I'm leaning toward the Venere line for a more neutral response but some of the samples I've heard of the Minerva cabs sound wonderful. Jad Freer makes some amazing gear.
Not side by side... but my experience is as follows.
I bought the Demeter and used it for one gig (Moollon P and Barefaced Super Twin) and then sold it. It sounded great at home, but couldn't hang on stage. Granted, it was a rock gig with amps and a full PA... but I was completely reliant on the monitors and the house mix. The amp didn't even need to be there.
I bought the Sisma and it became my go-to amp for almost every gig. I consistently used the same P, but now have a Super Compact. This is my perfect rig.
I love the Sisma so much that I am considering spending the $4k for a Volta. I don't have a need for an amp that powerful, nor do I have $4k to just toss around. So, it's not a likely proposition at the moment... but if there was a need...
As info, my previous go-to was the same Moollon P into a Noble, into the preamp of a Darkglass MT900 v1 (EQ set flat, but utilizing the gain structure) through the Super Twin (all pictured in my avatar). I generally plug straight into the amp without the use of pedals (though I'm not opposed). I generally played blues with this rig.
I bought the Demeter and used it for one gig (Moollon P and Barefaced Super Twin) and then sold it. It sounded great at home, but couldn't hang on stage. Granted, it was a rock gig with amps and a full PA... but I was completely reliant on the monitors and the house mix. The amp didn't even need to be there.
I bought the Sisma and it became my go-to amp for almost every gig. I consistently used the same P, but now have a Super Compact. This is my perfect rig.
I love the Sisma so much that I am considering spending the $4k for a Volta. I don't have a need for an amp that powerful, nor do I have $4k to just toss around. So, it's not a likely proposition at the moment... but if there was a need...
As info, my previous go-to was the same Moollon P into a Noble, into the preamp of a Darkglass MT900 v1 (EQ set flat, but utilizing the gain structure) through the Super Twin (all pictured in my avatar). I generally plug straight into the amp without the use of pedals (though I'm not opposed). I generally played blues with this rig.
I confirm Sisma + Barefaced Super Compact =
(although I'm playing very different basses, all with 2 x humbuckers)
Sorry, what am I missing? I was wondering what you meant about the stage comment. Nothing else you wrote addresses that, thanks
carsonchilders
Carson Childers
I agree about the Demeter. I had one that sounded like magic at low volumes. Live it just didn't cut through and feel like it had beef/heft to it. It felt too nice and was easy swallowed by the rest of the band.
IMO the Demeter and the Sisma are VERY different. Sisma is more muscle/can get big and dirty. Demeter (to me, the flip top inspired I had with the matching Demeter cab) felt nice/classy/soft/polite. But this is from memory years ago.
IMO the Demeter and the Sisma are VERY different. Sisma is more muscle/can get big and dirty. Demeter (to me, the flip top inspired I had with the matching Demeter cab) felt nice/classy/soft/polite. But this is from memory years ago.
From the perspective of volume, the sound of the rig could not be heard above the front of house. Therefore, I was forced to use to monitor mix as opposed to my amp and cabinet.
Interesting. I've used my 800 with a Barefaced Super Twin 2x12 for a few months. I'm against a Peavy 50 watt guitar amp and a very strong drummer. Hard to imagine the amp got lost unless the room was huge. or there were other players to the mix. I guess you'd have to be there .
The reason I'm asking is that there's a Sisma in my area for $1400 including the case. They are new at around $1800.
The reason I'm asking is that there's a Sisma in my area for $1400 including the case. They are new at around $1800.
Too polite and easily swallowed by the rest of the band are both VERY accurate in my experience with the Demeter. The Sisma freaking slays at any volume I’ve tested her at.
“The room” was a big outside stage… but I expect all of my amps to be able to handle outside events and big/small venues. And with the lack of presence I experienced with the Demeter I had, I just wasn’t enough for this gig.
I agree that 800 watts through a Super Twin should be PLENTY for just about any situation… which brings us to exactly why I sold it.
Now you got me thinking. Man today's been rough. In my area there's a Barefaced 3x10, the Sisma and couple more nice items. I'm in trouble. Anyone need a P bass
