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Topic: Getting a Black Box again |
Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 3:54 am |
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I used one with my Webb, sold both to get a FSK, sold it got a Webb again because it was available. Wayne Franco brought down the new version of the BB (variable knob) I plugged it into my PP-Webb system, I ordered one Tues.
I really like the way it cleans up the low end, and brings out the mids. I tend to play most of my stuff from string 4 down so this is going to be fantastic once again.
The new varialbe control really give every user more to work with in tailoring their sound.
Larry Behm |
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Brad Sarno
From:
St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 7:08 am
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Thanks for the comment Larry. Yea, the new Black Boxes ship with the Vari-Z built in. In case people don't know this, I can add this control knob to the older models for $15 (+$10 for return shipping). Essentially the Variable Impedance (Vari-Z) knob varies the load on the pickup. On a magnetic pickup this acts like a tone control, but a bit different sounding than a typical capacitor based guitar type tone control. The original Black Boxes were fixed at 450k Ohms. The Variable Z knob will swing from 50k to 1Meg (1000k). This can get your pickup dialed in a range that goes from very dark and mellow to very bright and snappy and anywhere in between. It's a great way to perfectly match any pickup to your particular preamp or amp and speaker combination.
Brad
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 7:51 am
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Brad,
I think I will send mine in for the mod.
One observation... I notice that the SGBB affects different pickups differently.
Some with a very noticable difference, some more subtle (when A/B'd with/without SGBB).
This upgrade can only increase the funn factor!
Cool,
pete b.
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autry andress
From:
Plano, Tx.
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 8:02 am
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I'm sending my Black box to Brad for the
up grade, just got back from Fed Ex awhile
ago. It will be there Friday.[This message was edited by autry andress on 25 October 2006 at 09:05 AM.] |
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Larry Hamilton
From:
Amarillo,Tx
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 8:31 am
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Got my SGBB at the Dallas convention this year. Every time I think about selling it, I discover something new. It's a keeper for sure. Used it with My Emmons with TrueTones, Desert Rose with E-66's, then Star PU's, NV 112, Evans Or Session 400, Hilton pedal. It seems I can dial in that little something without changing the amp. Like most things, you either like it or you don't. But I like Mine. Never leave home without it. My opinion only.
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Keep pickin', Larry |
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Jackie Anderson
From:
Scarborough, ME
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 9:44 am
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| I got mine upgraded -- Brad was, of course, quick on the turnaround -- and I like it even better than before. You can get a more consistent improvement from different pick-ups and/or different sounds from the same pick-up -- what could be better? (Answer: Brad will think of something, and make it available). I just can't imagine playing without that little purple light down by my feet.... |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 25 Oct 2006 10:09 am
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I particularly like it for D-10's
because one knob can give both necks
a great character very fast and easily. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 26 Oct 2006 2:31 pm
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| the only black box i know is the one they can never find after the plane wreck. |
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2006 2:49 pm
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I like the way it improves the taper of my pot volume pedal.
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