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February
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How Do I Choose a Pre-Amp? |
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Types
of preamps
There
are as many variations on preamps as there are pickup systems.
They range from simple guitar installed models with no adjustable
EQ, to full blown units that offer mixing, EQ, DI, and effects
capabilities. Once you have decided the amount of control
that you want over preamp-processing, the options seem less
confusing.
If you
already have an acoustic amplifier that you use as an on-stage
monitor, a simple jack-preamp like the Fishman Powerjack or
the B-band A-2 will work well for you.
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If you want to be able to adjust volume or EQ from your guitar,
the Fishman Prefix system, or Takamine preamps (some with onboard
tuner and digital reverb) would suit you well. If you do not
wish to alter the construction of your guitar, the Fishman G-2
or L.R. Baggs Gig-Pro allow EQ and level control from a beltpack
unit. The L.R. Baggs Para-Acoustic DI, and Fishman Dual Parametric
DI offer preamp, EQ, and DI abilities from a floor unit the
same size as a stomp box. Lastly, for those who require all
of the above, plus mixing capabilities for more complex pickup
systems, the Raven Lab's Master Blender, B-Band Entity, and
Fishman Blender offer EQ's for individual channels, individual
and master effects loops and the most gain available from any
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Your
sound, only louder
By finding
the pickup system right for you, and a matching preamp to
fine tune that sound, you will be able to create a great acoustic
tone regardless of the venue. You can even combine onboard
preamps with outboard preamps to maximize your tone. Members
of our staff have had extensive experience with these systems
here in the store, and around various venues ranging from
churches, to the Sheldon, to the Pageant. If you are looking
to fine tune your amplified sound, there is sure to be a preamp
that will provide you with the control and convenience you
need.
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