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Also diamond pedals are available again, including the bass comp
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foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:47 pm Anyone used the Trun Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler Cable?
Yes I use one with an MXR eq that needs 18v. Nothing to report apart from the fact it works.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:47 pm Anyone used the Trun Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler Cable?
Is it active or just a Y cable? If the latter you will need to use two Isolated outputs, a daisy chain won’t work.
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jeremyb wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:37 pm
foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:47 pm Anyone used the Trun Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler Cable?
Is it active or just a Y cable? If the latter you will need to use two Isolated outputs, a daisy chain won’t work.
I think the technical description is: one 9v input, into a little magical barrel, one 18v output.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Kev77 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:04 pm Also diamond pedals are available again, including the bass comp
Yeah I’ll be getting the new Bass Compressor
If it’s the shit I’ll sell my old one with the funny power
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jeremyb wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:37 pm
foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:47 pm Anyone used the Trun Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler Cable?
Is it active or just a Y cable? If the latter you will need to use two Isolated outputs, a daisy chain won’t work.
It’s what Delayman said. They are $50 at NZRS
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foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:54 pm
Kev77 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:04 pm Also diamond pedals are available again, including the bass comp
Yeah I’ll be getting the new Bass Compressor
If it’s the shit I’ll sell my old one with the funny power
Oh are the new ones 9volt? Bonus, :)
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The Solidgoldfx Beta V is very fucking good. I haven’t got through all the Basses with it yet and just used the old ABM Klystrom SS Ashdown rig.

The post gain EQ was superbly thought through, it’s a really nice 2 Band Boost/Cut. The Bass side isn’t as heavy as the Sadowsky more like a MusicMan. Turning the drive completely off this is a lovely tone enhancer. I’d go as far as to say if the Beta had a DI then I could potentially flicked off the Sadowsky Pre/DI. (which I’ve been using for 25 years, so high praise)

The Drive is way less than I thought. Which suits me fine however those wanting extreme overdriven tones this might not be your bag. If you run the LPF as a mid scoop and boost the Presence or Treble Boost/Cut it can get a bit jagged. Works with a plectrum. Running the Wounded Paw Fuzz in front of it was certainly an “I wish Toany was here” moment Definitely need to try that with a Rawk Band

The three way switch engages/triggers a LPF. The middle position removes it and is louder than the other 2 settings.

Unity Volume is probably 10 o’clock but it does work smoothly and gradually
Increasing the drive does increase the volume. This annoys me

The Presence or Treble Boost/Cut really did not like the tone circuit of either of my 70’s Fenders...unusable in fact. Yet with a Stingray or MTD no issue apparent to my ears

So I think this is an excellent buy. Still have some things to try it out with but

✅ it likes both flats and rounds
✅ definitely blues and rock tones for days
✅ handled flatwound B string with plectrum at 9V (surprising)
✅ VCA Compressor behind it was smooth
✅ Diamond Optical Compressor in front of it with the P Bass w/flats was majestic
✅ slapping a Jazz Bass w/SS rounds it needed the Compressor, bass peaks where stressing the speaker cones.
✅ walking jazz lines on a Fretless Stingray with a smidge of the drive works great

They are $199US. In my opinion well worth a bo peep.
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Re: Bass effects!

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Kev77 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 10:15 pm
foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:54 pm
Kev77 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:04 pm Also diamond pedals are available again, including the bass comp
Yeah I’ll be getting the new Bass Compressor
If it’s the shit I’ll sell my old one with the funny power
Oh are the new ones 9volt? Bonus, :)
Can be run at 9 or 18v however a couple of early reviews strongly suggest 18v (which is why I asked about the True Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler)
It’s the mid switch and EQ I’m most interested in. I’ve hardly used the Compressor bit :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: it’s all about the Diamond Tone Enhancement for me

If I want a Levin squish Compressor I use the Dreadbox VCA in the Kinematic
Btw their Chorus/Flanger looks the business would definitely like to try out
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foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:56 pm
jeremyb wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:37 pm
foal30 wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:47 pm Anyone used the Trun Tone 1 Spot voltage doubler Cable?
Is it active or just a Y cable? If the latter you will need to use two Isolated outputs, a daisy chain won’t work.
It’s what Delayman said. They are $50 at NZRS
Should work perfectly!
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Yeah I think I’ll get one , if it’s not needed I can use it on the Diamond Bass Compressor when that arrives.
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foal30 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 7:42 pm Yeah I think I’ll get one , if it’s not needed I can use it on the Diamond Bass Compressor when that arrives.
Well, I’ll yoink whichever one doesn’t make the cut
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I nearly bought one of these last year

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... 4152856668

Apparently very good but I ended up with the Laney BCC Custard as a VCA type compressor
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Q. What can I buy alongside these strings to pad out the order?

A. Expensive Patch cables and extra power leads to spruce up my board

3 months later

Where did I put those patch cables and power leads?

8 months later

I really need to sell off some pedals what original boxes do I have?

Well inside these boxes are 2x loads of expensive patch cables and power leads.
Also found 2 brand new microphones and 4x microphone cables.

The strings remain unopened as well.
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The Solidgoldfx Beta V is superb

Well worth a go
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