Jule Amps Monique part 5

[Jeff Moote]

Even on the dove cage, you're not driving the front of the preamp but the output stage. The line out and balanced out each use half of the 12AU7 and are controlled by the respective level controls. I had a dove cage/Minnie and I know what you mean about using the line level to push that 12AU7 stage but it's really more of a hack than a feature. It's so subtle (compared to different sensitivity settings) that I don't think it is missed at all on the integrated units.

Preferring the separate setup so you can do that is totally valid, but the 6SL7 preamp is where the majic happens, IMO, not the output stage.

 

[nostatic]

night 3 of 3. Outdoor gig (and a bit chilly at that). 100% on the fretless and another gig with 100% satisfaction on the tone. fwiw I really prefer having a separate "master" volume on the power amp to go along with the line out. I like to be able to control how hard I'm hitting the main output section. Ymmv.

This bass is killing through this rig

 

[foderaman]

Beautiful Koa top!! My first high end bass back in 88 was Ken Smith BT 4 Custom .

 

[Dominick C.]

I have an 84 BT4S11G. But mine is fretted. Day dreaming about adding a new fret less to the heard.

I am on the short bus, list, whatever... For a M700. Already paid, patiently waiting for shipping. I have 20 questions but will limit myself to just a request. Can you post a pic of the back?

 

[nostatic]

Beautiful Koa top!! My first high end bass back in 88 was Ken Smith BT 4 Custom .

Actually walnut top. I really like the Smith pickups/preamp on a fretless. Very focused sound.

 

[foderaman]

My mistake looked like Koa on my phone?

 

[nostatic]

two quick shots (with a friend)

 

[BassByBaldSteve]

Is that a Russian Blue?

 

[nostatic]

Pound rescue that we think is half Russian Blue. He's an awesome cat, though still a bit nuts (about 8 months old as far as we can tell).

 

[kesslari]

Beautiful cat, beautiful rig. Dig the walnut KS fretless. And I'm sure you make it sing.

 

[Baird6869]

1. two quick shots (with a friend)
   
   

   

   
   
   

   

   Looks good but I can't see replacing my Minnie with one. Be interested to hear A/B opinions/clips though.
   
   I am of the opinion that poweramps don't colour sound substantially.
   
   Does anyone know how much the M700 poweramp will sell for? The Minnie seems to be holding in the $900-1000USD range.
   

 

[Dominick C.]

I do not understand why the input is on the front?

 

[nostatic]

Not sure - I think Jule said it had to do with wiring inside. I just end up using a bit longer instrument cable between Monique and the M700.

 

[chadds]

Beautiful cat! Thought he she? was from space.

 

[chadds]

I do not understand why the input is on the front?

Because the Monique sounds so so good I accept his design decisions. He has left out numerous "convenience" items that affect the sound negatively. I for one and seemingly his purchasing base love this gear as is. Many have said they've been waiting for this for their musical life. The orientation of components affects sound. If I'm "inconvenienced" by something I choose the superior sound.

As always, thank you, Jule!

 

[Baird6869]

I do not understand why the input is on the front?

Not a big deal, but I prefer it on the back.... just like I prefer a preamp input on the front.

 

[Baird6869]

Because the Monique sounds so so good I accept his design decisions. He has left out numerous "convenience" items that affect the sound negatively. I for one and seemingly his purchasing base love this gear as is. Many have said they've been waiting for this for their musical life. The orientation of components affects sound. If I'm "inconvenienced" by something I choose the superior sound.

As always, thank you, Jule!

Well put.

I may nitpick about the little things, but Monique is the best amp I have ever heard and all I want to play. Hell, I even have a Jule guitar amp!

 

[JTonBass]

Night number 2. On break, more comments later. Fretless never sounded better.

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Monique really works good with fretless

 

[Fat240]

Not a big deal, but I prefer it on the back.... just like I prefer a preamp input on the front.

I recall Jule mentioning that there were interference issues with it mounted to the back.

 

[Baird6869]

I recall Jule mentioning that there were interference issues with it mounted to the back.

Ahhhhh.... That's right. I recall him posting something like that a few weeks/months back.