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Topic: Sarno Freeloader and amp adjustment |
Ollin Landers
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Willow Springs, NC
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Posted 12 Oct 2013 8:25 am |
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Maybe Brad Sarno can chime in here.
I use a Sarno Freeloader and absolutely love what it does. Even though I also use a Hilton Pedal.
I play through a Roland Cube 80XL.
I set my tone controls on the amp using a technique specific to Roland amps here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4t9oC57osU
I do this with the steel straight into the amp. Then I set the Freeloader for the sweet spot.
My question is should I set my controls run through the Freeloader first to get the best impedance buffering or with the PSG straight to the amp.
With a Hilton pedal vs Pot pedal is the Freeloader acting basically as a tone control?
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Zum SD-12 Black, Zum SD-12 Burly Elm Several B-Bender Tele's and a lot of other gear I can't play.
I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted. W.C. Fields |
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Brad Sarno
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St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 12 Oct 2013 10:44 am
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I would recommend connecting the gear exactly as you'd use it and then adjust the amp's tone controls. I don't think it makes sense to plug the steel directly to the amp to set the tone because everything will then change when you set it up the way you'll actually be using it. The gain will change and the tone will change.
Maybe start with the FreeLoader set at 5, then thru the Hilton, then to the amp and then dial in the amp with the Hilton at about 65 percent.
The FreeLoader is more than just a tone control. It's actually a very musical and simple audio circuit that has some of its own tone character. It's variable-Z tone control also helps you find the ideal response from the pickup itself. Then the Hilton can cleanly deliver that on to the amp.
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Ollin Landers
From:
Willow Springs, NC
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Posted 12 Oct 2013 2:31 pm
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Brad,
Thanks for your reply. I usually set the Freeloader at about 6 or 7 for the sweet spot. This holds true for both my Zum (GL's 12-1) and my Carter (Wallace Truetone).
I'll start setting my amp tone as you suggested.
There is no doubt that it makes a huge difference in the response of the pickup. I forgot it one night at a rehearsal and everyone in the band complained my steel just didn't sound as good as it usually did.
Thanks for a great product.
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Zum SD-12 Black, Zum SD-12 Burly Elm Several B-Bender Tele's and a lot of other gear I can't play.
I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted. W.C. Fields |
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