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Summoning Elite Troubleshooters

#321
bdplaid said:
Glad you like your tone. I love the Audere.
Did it all solve your hum issue? I listened to the test and at times thought I heard some light hum even with the new setup. However, it sounded as though it would be easy to eq out using the Audere.
Anyway, like the sound a lot.
Cheers!
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I won't say it solved my hum issue, but it (and/or the 96 art pickups) certainly reduced it, and greatly improved my tonal options. I'm going to refresh myself on the custom tone setting options the Pro Z has to see if I can improve the sound even more.

fig said:
Good to hear you're happy with the direction this took and cool about possibly being a design tester, too.

Also, nice random Spaceballs reference in the comparison video. :thumbsup:

Now, if you'll excuse me, it's lunch time and there's some Pigs in a Blanket and a beer calling my name.
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That sounds like Friday food to me bud! Unless I forgot a Spaceballs reference which would be inexcusable as I have the Mel Brooks collection on BD.

Can't describe how much brighter the end of the tunnel looks with this gear. I was feeling very defeated, almost surrendering to the idea that this is as good as it gets. Now to sock away some funds for a Genzler Magellan 800 and Bass Array rig.
 
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#322
Crosscheck67 said:
Can't describe how much brighter the end of the tunnel looks with this gear. I was feeling very defeated, almost surrendering to the idea that this is as good as it gets. Now to sock away some funds for a Genzler Magellan 800 and Bass Array rig.
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Glad to hear it! Genzler is killer, but don't overlook the Mesa Subway stuff. It's awesome. Mosey over to the Official Subway thread and have at it.

Good luck!!
 
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#324
Crosscheck67 said:
That sounds like Friday food to me bud! Unless I forgot a Spaceballs reference which would be inexcusable as I have the Mel Brooks collection on BD.
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Yep, Pigs in a Blanket and beer (Jalapeno Poppers, too) was a fig reference to post 237 and is a great combo on a convenient Friday. Especially when you're watching your copy of Spaceballs again for the first utterance of The Schwartz LOL.

Truth be told, I had hummus, Naan bread, and olives for lunch today.

I second bdplaid's suggestion to check out the Official Subway thread, if you haven't already. Genzler was on my short-list when looking for a new amp. I'm sure I would've been quite happy with it, too. The tie breaker was that the designer of the entire Mesa Subway line, agedhorse, is there all the time answering questions. I own the Subway 800+ now. Tempted by the later Subway models LOL.
 
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#326
So 96 art was way cool about letting me try three different types of pickups, and I found my perfect set. Made a video about it here (note the absence of hum due to the proper grounding at my buddy's house):



So regarding hum, my conclusions are as follows:
  • If there isn't a proper ground, nothing will prevent the crazy amount of EMI emitting from the power lines out front. However a well designed pair of split coils can greatly reduce it.
  • A friend suggested I try a Tripp-lite iso box, but I'm not into the idea of dropping another bunch of cash right now. Need to breathe for a spell.
  • Big brains watch over these forums, and I thank all of you for helping me.
 
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#328
Crosscheck67 said:
I'm at wit's end trying to kill a 60 cycle hum in my bass I had built last summer.
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Man, what a journey! One I got emotionally involved in along the way LOL

Really glad you're happy and content right now. Alot of leg work and intelligent follow-ups on your part. Not to mention the way cool videos you've posted along the way.

Thanks for this update. Most excellent. :thumbsup:
 
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