We call that treatment "engine turned" in the auto business. It was a popular option for mounting accessory gauges back in the '60s.
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The Sushi Box FX Secret Society
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We call that treatment "engine turned" in the auto business. It was a popular option for mounting accessory gauges back in the '60s.
I think you quoted the wrong post for your question, since Input Impedance won't really have any effect on its ability to push a power amp.
As to the Output of the More, Nathan said "it's about 24dB boost fully cranked". That would probably be workable with many power amps, but it's not really gonna push one... for comparison, a cranked Klon outputs about 40dB and a cranked Tube Screamer about 41dB, and those aren't typically considered "preamps" used directly into a power amp.
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Engine turned is an awesome look and incredibly time consuming, and easy to ruin a part.
I've only seen it done in a milling machine with a very stiff round SS brush.
I've only seen it done in a milling machine with a very stiff round SS brush.
OvniFX used to have a good article on preamps. If his website is still up it’s a good website to poke around.
The answer is, of course, "it depends". It could potentially, but it's going to depend on the input sensitivity of the power amp. I've used it into the FX return of my GK Backline 600, so that one worked.
People may be getting caught by the word "push". It will be plenty to sound great with most power amps, but it may not have enough ooomph to overdrive a power amp, if that's your goal. That said, most solid state power amps are clean machines that will not impart tone (which comes from the preamp) and are therefore not designed to be driven hard for the sake of tone. The power side of an integrated bass head may be different, since many of those do have their own tonal character that only blooms if they are "pushed" hard (GK RBs being a classic example).
Random longshot: Does anyone US-based have a Digitech Trio+ they would loan out to me for a few weeks? If so please DM me to chat, needs to be that exact pedal.
And now back to your regular Sushi programming:
And now back to your regular Sushi programming:
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So, I now consider the DW as a primary contributor to "my sound" (amp/effects wise)
And, with a Broughton Omnicomp in front, it's the best-of-the-best.
And, with a Broughton Omnicomp in front, it's the best-of-the-best.
Thanks for the kind words, that really means a lot to me. I've had enough experiences of plugging into a new pedal and feeling like I never want to turn it off because it feels like what I want to sound like forever, I really enjoy hearing that people are having those experiences with my pedals.
On that note, I just finished final assembly for everything in the July batch except the HW SS. I need to sleep now, but I should have enough free time tomorrow to (barring unforeseen circumstances) get everything finished up, tested, and shipped.
Also for those that have been waiting for news on the DIY Space Heater boards, it's ready to go, I have enclosures ready to mill and be offered with it, but I'm waiting until July batch is finished before getting it listed on the site.
Probably my favorite post of the year for many reasons. I’ll get my first Sushi Box effect (HW UA)… and possibly get a chance to wrangle some potentially lethal voltages with my own three hands on a DIY project!
Picked up the Particle Accelerator mini in a trade recently. Wasn't sure what to expect since it's my first time using a tube pedal. Pretty familiar with preamps and various tonestacks, so felt good there. This blew me away from the get-go.
I play passive basses and usually have boosts at the front of my chain, my favorite has been the Xotic RC Bass. So far, I've put this first with flat EQ and other preamps at the end. I've also tested it by itself and honestly prefer it that way. The breakup with the gain up at 3 o'clock sounds so sweet and full and warm. It's just a fantastic sound.
I've got a Slampegg X on the way and the PA mini just made me even more excited than I was before.
PA mini was my entrance to the Sushi Box, too!
Just a reminder: EQ flat on that one ist something like 2-10-2.
I had trouble getting my PA to do breakup, it stays super clean until the very end, where it gets a bit compressed and squishy.
People told me in this very thread that if I liked the PA, I'd love the UA.
I remained sceptical, but in the end, I had to cave in. The UA is on my board, the PA is on the bench.
....And the HW UA should be here soon
Ditto on the Dr. Wattson. I play a mix of passive and active basses, G&Ls and Warwicks (which have very different pickups), and the the DW seems to be the perfect match for any/all of them. Its inherent tone has definition without harshness, and it's easy to adjust the bottom end to taste with the EQ.
Right now it's playing very nicely with my compressor and cab sim, but doesn't need either to sound great.
The Dr Wattson continues to be my favorite SB pedal. It sounds fantastic with any bass I run through it.
Im anxiously awaiting the release of the DIY SH boards. I have the Black Eye but am waiting to order all the parts at one time for both. Thank you for making them available.
Matt
The excitement is palpable for the July batch to be released into the wild
PA mini was my entrance to the Sushi Box, too!
Just a reminder: EQ flat on that one ist something like 2-10-2.
I had trouble getting my PA to do breakup, it stays super clean until the very end, where it gets a bit compressed and squishy.
People told me in this very thread that if I liked the PA, I'd love the UA.
I remained sceptical, but in the end, I had to cave in. The UA is on my board, the PA is on the bench.
....And the HW UA should be here soon
Thanks for the word!! I had not been setting the EQ like that, so the REAL flat test will be coming up soon.
Please don't get me thinking about the UA when the mini PA just arrived with the Slampegg around the corner jajaja! Words are useless to describe sounds, but the way could put it is warmth and dimension. Like my bass was a black and white 2D image and then it went to technicolor 3D. I love the Ampeg B-style tonestack (big fan of the Broughton Fliptop too), so to say I'm excited about the Slampegg is putting it lightly.
