SPECTOR® Club - Part 70

[iceboxbass]

It's 60 pounds, he got back quick!

PM sent

 

[johnsonabq]

Anybody try the Shure PG52-LC to mic their bass?
Or Audix F6?

 

[puremetal33]

For those who've done it themselves, how difficult would a preamp swap be in a Euro? My Black Cherry (provided I don't sell it) has the TP (love it) and the one I have coming in a couple weeks has a US18V, which I'm sure I'll love. All this reading about the grit and growl of the 9V pre is making me salivate though. Provided I could get my hands on one, is it a pretty easy swap to make?

 

[Torn Bassist]

Anybody try the Shure PG52-LC to mic their bass?
Or Audix F6?

We use AKG d112 on the kick drum, this can be used for the bass as well but when I developed a DI hum I quickly hung a Shure 57...but...your a sound man and can look the AKG up to see if the frequency settings are what your looking for.

 

[CBNJ]

Woo! GB is winning.

 

[sumgruuvz]

Bad company on axs tv with a Spector filling the sound. I thought that bass sounded Badass when they started playing

 

[delucajohn2000]

For those who've done it themselves, how difficult would a preamp swap be in a Euro? My Black Cherry (provided I don't sell it) has the TP (love it) and the one I have coming in a couple weeks has a US18V, which I'm sure I'll love. All this reading about the grit and growl of the 9V pre is making me salivate though. Provided I could get my hands on one, is it a pretty easy swap to make?

Depends on the pre you are installing but if you plan to put either a 9V or 18V USA circuit in a Euro, the holes for the pots will definitely need to be widened. A reamer will do the job but if the bass has a gloss finish, you may want to put some masking tap around the outside of the holes so the finish doesn't crack.

The 18V USA circuit is easier than the 9V since it relies on the quick connects from the EMG pickups but if you know how to solder, it's not bad. The Aguilar ones have a bunch more wires but you can buy those pre-wired from Best Bass Gear so you won't have much left to do when you get them.

 

[anton72]

Still nobody knows anything about US Kramer era trussrod nuts? It turns out that noboby has ever replaced them but me?

 

[Betrayer_Bass]

I bought a Peavy MAX 115 yesterday. It was at a clearance sale, down to 1000kr from 3000. I tested it literally for 2 minutes with some 5 string J bass knockoff, it sounded real versatile and pretty powerful! On Thursday I'll get to test it with my trusty Euro. Anyone else got any experience with these?

 

[AdamR]

OK guys, Im thinking of going all tube next year. I have it narrowed down to either a Mesa 400+ or a SVT 2 (non pro seems to be more liked over the pro)

Kinda leaning to the 400+ right now for a few reason, Can go 8ohms if I need to use my 212 cab, a bit lighter. but I hear the DI sound look garbage.

 

[johnsonabq]

Bad company on axs tv with a Spector filling the sound. I thought that bass sounded Badass when they started playing

Looks like a Euro4LX. Good show. Got it recorded. Haven't seen them live since I saw them open for Foghat in 1975.

Interesting... Howard Leese from Heart is with them too.

 

[Clearwave]

Still nobody knows anything about US Kramer era trussrod nuts? It turns out that noboby has ever replaced them but me?

I'd go back to PJ, explain to him that he lead you to a dead end.

 

[Clearwave]

OK guys, Im thinking of going all tube next year. I have it narrowed down to either a Mesa 400+ or a SVT 2 (non pro seems to be more liked over the pro)

Kinda leaning to the 400+ right now for a few reason, Can go 8ohms if I need to use my 212 cab, a bit lighter. but I hear the DI sound look garbage.

You can't go wrong with tubes and spector and you can always get a DI box if you don't like the amps DI.

I use a SVT2 (non pro) and a v4b.....don't forget about the v4b.

I've never used the 400+......people seem to like them.

 

[Betrayer_Bass]

I have an SVT4Pro that sounds as awesome as the name suggests.. Erm, that is extremely awesome. It's clear and punchy, with all the frequency response you need and then some. Plus it has a really useful onboard compressor that I love, it gives a real tight and consistent feel to my playing

 

[Holdsg]

OK guys, Im thinking of going all tube next year. I have it narrowed down to either a Mesa 400+ or a SVT 2 (non pro seems to be more liked over the pro)

Kinda leaning to the 400+ right now for a few reason, Can go 8ohms if I need to use my 212 cab, a bit lighter. but I hear the DI sound look garbage.

Jody at Bass Club Chicago just did some demo video on Youtube of the new Mesa tube heads (Prodigy? I think?) Anywho, they sound great, but will be pricey as no secondary market (yet).

 

[AdamR]

I have some experience with the 400+ but its been a good 13 years since I played through. Never played through an all tube Ampeg. I definitely want rack mount though which the new Mesa arent.

 

[levis76]

I used to play thru a 400+ thru a pair of Diesel 15s. The 400+ is loud, really loud, which was actually a problem for me. I wanted some power tube grit without having to rattle the windows four blocks over. I should have gotten a 400 non plus. Less tubes, more grind at lower volume.

Now I use a BB750, which grinds at just about every volume level.

 

[AdamR]

Also a consideration. BigBlock 750/Tintan V12 and the M9 but I hear the M9 is pretty clean ?

Anyone know if you can blend the channels on the V12 ?

 

[anton72]

I'd go back to PJ, explain to him that he lead you to a dead end.

I did it twice already, it seems that guys are very busy, they used to give feedback much quicker before. PJ adviced to refer to all parts site. So I would, no problem, but I even don't know the specification or part#...

 

[levis76]

Also a consideration. BigBlock 750/Tintan V12 and the M9 but I hear the M9 is pretty clean ?

Anyone know if you can blend the channels on the V12 ?

Nope, the Titan channels are switchable, but you can't run both preamps at the same time.