All modern amps have an internal HPF.
I've got the AG1000 and it's damn loud. But I also have efficient speakers and that makes a lot of difference too.
Anyway, I like the OC-5 best. It tracks better than the MXR even though the MXR has a slightly nicer tone to my ears.
I always run an HPF after an Octave so I can leave it on even when playing the lowest notes. Everything octaved below a normal B (A string 2nd fret) then cuts off before it goes to the amp. Stops a lot of muddy nonsense.
I liked the ray best. That surprised me as I’ve been mainly playing P types for a while.
I liked the PJ more than the jazz. The jazz just sounded a bit boring.
Nah!
I still want one! But with kids at university I just can’t do it at the moment.
I am tempted to mod one of my less used basses to put a passive MM type pickup in it though.
Spare. I’ll soundcheck with both to make sure all is well. If at the check one is sounding a bit better in the room for some reason, then I’ll use that. But I won’t swap during a show unless something goes wrong with my first choice.
The little Mooer Ensemble King sounds bang on to my ears, with the advantage of having a level control.
I have an old CE-2 from 1989 and the Mooer and they can be dialled in the same.
The Meatball designer is currently working with ThorpyFX and on their 'to-do' list is a new filter.
Hopefully sometime next year.
Thorpy's build quality is like I've never seen! Not really a surprise from a former bomb disposal tech!
I've been watching demos. The slightly gainy / drivey / farty sort of warmth is lovely.
Hopefully the price will stay low until after Xmas and then I shall treat myself.