Just a data point - I've never been to France (or Europe) but enjoy eating frog legs (the amphibians, just to be clear). I have yet to lick a toad nor can I say it's high (see what I did there?) on my list.
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D4+ is now online at Sweetwater! (Only 14 in stock 6 black, 2 red, 6 white)
For you TB'ers in the Great White North, our own @2ndBassGuitar has them for you!
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Very tempting, must (try to) resist....
I would love to replace my Riff with this (and a battery pack), but just can't justify the expense(s)....
Then definitely don't click on the Demo models they have for $50 off MSRP . . .
I have a BP-200 head with 2x CAB-27 cabinets and a shiny new 5-string Sterling bass. I play only at home at this time.
The cabs sound great with my 4-string basses, but the low B string is muddy and the notes are more difficult to distinguish from B to E on this new instrument. Some of that may be the original Ernie Ball strings on it, but could some of it also be the amp or speakers? The equalizer is set flat right now. The cabs, per PJB, are rated to 30 Hz but there was a discussion about that a while back and that rating is apparently not completely useable and honest.
Any suggestions on what the first steps should be to add some sound clarity and where I should spend some money to improve it?
Thanks.
The cabs sound great with my 4-string basses, but the low B string is muddy and the notes are more difficult to distinguish from B to E on this new instrument. Some of that may be the original Ernie Ball strings on it, but could some of it also be the amp or speakers? The equalizer is set flat right now. The cabs, per PJB, are rated to 30 Hz but there was a discussion about that a while back and that rating is apparently not completely useable and honest.
Any suggestions on what the first steps should be to add some sound clarity and where I should spend some money to improve it?
Thanks.
High Pass Filter (HPF) pedal. Sounds backwards, but it filters out the lower frequencies to let the "higher" frequencies through and should improve definition. There are many available, with different "slopes" (e.g. 6/12/24 dB/Octave), but you want to be able to adjust the frequency where the "Slope" starts.
(Edited to add) Our own @fdeck produces one that gets much love on TB.
(Edited to add) Our own @fdeck produces one that gets much love on TB.
I caved - that red Demo is headed my way. Looking forward to comparing it to the 75W Riff?...Then definitely don't click on the Demo models they have for $50 off MSRP . . .
That does help me with prospective rigs, as I was considering one just like yours.
I'm surprised the BP-200 doesn't have a built-in HPF set to 30Hz or higher.
I haven't seen any frequency plots for the amp, just if I were a modern amp designer, I put one in every amp I built as it helps to avoid exactly your situation, as well as making it harder to destroy drivers with crazy EQ settings.
I was drooling over a C8 for quite some time now, but cannot afford to buy one new.
Then I found one used for a very reasonable price, so I did not hesitate one minute.
Sounds AWESOME with my Eden WT330.
Any recommendations for a not-to-expensive head that works great with a PJB C8?
Then I found one used for a very reasonable price, so I did not hesitate one minute.
Sounds AWESOME with my Eden WT330.
Any recommendations for a not-to-expensive head that works great with a PJB C8?
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Picked up a C8 and D600 to go with my current gig/recording arsenal of BG400, PF50T, and C4. I was surprised at how differently voiced the D600 was from the BG400 and BP200 - which is kind of disappointing because it's so hard to find a 2-input, 2-channel amp these days. I may acquiesce back to my AI Clarus+ or go for a BP800. But very happy with the C8, will eventually pick up another!
try moving the EQ knobs. the 5-band EQ takes some time to get used to, but it's very powerful. the old pre might be 'flatter' on noon than the 3-band you own, but that doesn't mean, you cannot get it to sound the same.
try boosting the hi-bass and lo-treble first, then adjust lo-bass and hi-treble, then tweak mid to taste. it's a very powerful EQ, you should be able to get a useful sound.
I have one of his for sale in the classifieds, just sayin…
Can't help you, as my PJB experience is limited to the Bighead Pro, NanoX4, and soon I'll have the new Double Four in my hands. I'm sure someone else can share some thoughts!
It's here (NAD)!... The D4+ on low gain is considerably louder than the Riff on high gain, and D4+ on high gain does indeed leave the Riff far behind - I'm guessing +13 dB (3-4 times louder). Still awaiting the USB power pack and need to check Aux-In & BT, but it's a keeper!
