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Noble Amps Preamp
- Thread starter IanMartinAllison
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It’s puts in perspective how big that Cali box is compared to the Noble. I bet that compressor sounds great.
did you ever try the Cali76 CB ? if so, is there a noticeable difference between the TX and the Compact models ?
I've read a few reviews comparing the 2 and they seem to suggest that any differences are pretty subtle. Looks like there is a bit more control of some parameters on the TX.
Yup, I've got both. I think the big box Cali-76 tx sounds much better (from the transformer) and is much easier to use than the compact bass. My compact bass got repurposed to my mini guitar pedal board
I dug the big box version so much I grabbed another one from the recent reissue release for a a larger guitar pedalboard
I’ve used both extensively and published a formal review here comparing them: https://www.compressorpedalreviews.com/post/cali76-tx-vs-compact-bass-compressor-review
Yup, I've got both. I think the big box Cali-76 tx sounds much better (from the transformer) and is much easier to use than the compact bass. My compact bass got repurposed to my mini guitar pedal board
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You wouldn't sale me that Thumpinator would you lol. Been wanting one of those for a while.
sfx ships pretty fast. I have two of them... the older and the new box style. They are awesome!
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I've reached out a week ago email and through Facebook and neither was answered.
Got to play through my Noble and new Roscoes bass yesterday and as you all know the Noble is just a glorious piece of gear.
me too .... err, unless I'm traveling.
what I really wish is that I can use my Noble live again regularly. Some gigs are coming back in my area so I have had it out recently (for the first time since March).
crossing my fingers for a live music recovery along with everything else that has been crushed by covid.
what I really wish is that I can use my Noble live again regularly. Some gigs are coming back in my area so I have had it out recently (for the first time since March).
crossing my fingers for a live music recovery along with everything else that has been crushed by covid.
Interesting that you have the Noble in the classifieds.
congratulations indeed!
now I just need to find a good touch sensitive OD for some light breakup. Open to suggestions!
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Welcome to the fold! Darkglass B3K plays very well with the Noble.
Bearfoot Bluberry Bass Over Drive aka BBBOD.
the darkglass vmt is great for light breakup. Gives the essence of pushing a B-15. The smaller version is great because it still uses the “ERA” knob that my old deluxe vmt has. That made a bit difference in fine tuning for me. Perfect with noble.
congrats, welcome to the wonderful tone world of the Noble DI. Love the case (even though my Noble resides on my pedalboard).
enjoy!
I think I could get used to this.
My minimalist approach. To borrow from a current catchphrase, "Only pay for what you need".
My minimalist approach. To borrow from a current catchphrase, "Only pay for what you need".
As far as I'm concerned that is all you need. Cali and the Noble alone are a glorious combination.
