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Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:29 pm
by numberthirty
Teacher's Pet wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:24 pm This past weekend I spent some time playing electric guitar with headphones on, going through a few (stereo) pedals and into a cheap mixer.
It was fun, but the guitar did have a kind of "direct" sound to it, where I'd prefer something that sounds more amp-y. More guitar-y.
Should I entertain one of these super cheap pre-amp pedals? There's also a ton of pre-amp/DI stompboxes for acoustic guitars.
I'm sure an amp modeler would do the trick, but I don't need 5000 options and I'd prefer to avoid any kind of a screen or scrolling menu.
Nothing fancy. Gotta be cheap. I don't need dirt box / break-up, I'm just wondering if there's a less "direct" sound that's easy to get.
You might be barking up the wrong tree. If you really like the existing sound? This might be a little bit closer to what you seem to be saying. Run it at the end/Stick with the mixer.


Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:30 pm
by numberthirty

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:33 pm
by numberthirty
That said, it's really going to depend on just how sold you are on the core of the current sound. Kinda hard to tell from what was there.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:04 pm
by numberthirty
While I was doing the dishes, it hit me that you said "Stereo..."

There is this. Seems like it's in the ballpark only stereo.


Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:09 pm
by TylerDeadPine
numberthirty wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:04 pm While I was doing the dishes, it hit me that you said "Stereo..."

There is this. Seems like it's in the ballpark only stereo.

seems to be only for worship

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:27 pm
by numberthirty
They told me that they were cool with sharing the "Stereo..." with the rest of us. Even checks out.


Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:45 am
by benadrian
tallchris wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:48 pm Any recommendations for keeping a Quilter Bass Block from slowly vibrating off the cabinet besides “turn the fuck down” or “no really just turn down”? I guess I could just put it on the ground since it does just sorta look like a dorky little bowler hat on a 1x15.

I’ve also seen the 202 guitar head almost fall of a 4x12 so I know it’s just not me.
This sounds like a job for the EA carpeted brick.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:54 am
by Garth
tallchris wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:27 pm
Garth wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:33 pm Finally figured out the solution Chris, you just need two 40-pound sandbags.

I'm so stupid why did I not think of this sooner.
Can they be class D sandbags?
Just before the pandemic I put together a smaller "b" rig w/ a couple small powered subs and really nice tops...but it's a little top-heavy for the usual pole mount on the subs...

...and I seriously considered this as a solution to lump around sand bangs to put on the subs.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:43 pm
by Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:24 pm Should I entertain one of these super cheap pre-amp pedals?
Thanks for all the suggestions! Mind is kinda blown. I have some homework to do...

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:53 pm
by numberthirty
Teacher's Pet wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:43 pm
Teacher's Pet wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:24 pm Should I entertain one of these super cheap pre-amp pedals?
Thanks for all the suggestions! Mind is kinda blown. I have some homework to do...
"Can I Just Skip The Amp, And Go Direct From The Pedal Board?..." is a whole corner of things now.

Not always budget friendly, but it feels like you might be able to get buy with a little bit less than some folks.

Happy hunting.