pete.young Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Used it again last night in a village hall at our practice, on a wooden floor. Once again much improved. I've ordered one this morning, so dave.c can breath a sigh of relief :-) Finally, there is a downside. The combination of this and the thumpinator means that I can now hear everything so clearly, it's painfully obvious how much fret buzz and rattle my bass is making. At first I thought it was the mid-range driver breaking up! Out with the allen keys and screwdrivers for a bit of tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Second rehearsal tonight with my new Grammapad - made a huge difference for me, wouldn't hesitate to recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I. Joe Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Might have a crack at making one of these! Got a plywood board, just need some foam insulation and glue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1335344361' post='1629444'] I don't understand why using a stand will reduce the amount of vibration transmitted to the floor. It seems to me that any stand capable of holding up a 2x12 or 4x10 is going to be very rigid and will transmit the same amount of vibration to the floor as the cab would. Anyone? [/quote] 'very rigid', perhaps, but not as rigid as cab plywood, so some of the vibration transmitted to the foam will move the foam itself and in doing so will be absorbed before being passed on to the stage. While I'm sure such foam pads can have an effect on the sound, I'd expect the actual effect to vary a lot depending on the weight of the cab/stack because this would affect the amount of compression of the foam and affect the way in which the foam absorbs the vibration, i.e. would change the 'frequency response' of the foam pad in terms of which frequencies are absorbed and by how much. But I've never tried one so that's all just supposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcater Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 £50 spare so decided to order one. Did try just with some foam underneath the cabs and found this to be a big improvement in places where the bass used to boom. No idea if this is going to be a good buy, but having read all the reviews / comments thought it was time to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 +1 Never leave home without it. Use it at home too, practicing in the spare room, allows for that extra bit of volume without shaking all the pictures off the wall and scaring the life out of the cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1339744824' post='1693513'] While I'm sure such foam pads can have an effect on the sound, I'd expect the actual effect to vary a lot depending on the weight of the cab/stack because this would affect the amount of compression of the foam and affect the way in which the foam absorbs the vibration, i.e. would change the 'frequency response' of the foam pad in terms of which frequencies are absorbed and by how much. [/quote] Perhaps with prolonged vibration the foam molecules align and you g[quote name='jcater' timestamp='1345540515' post='1778521'] £50 spare so decided to order one. Did try just with some foam underneath the cabs and found this to be a big improvement in places where the bass used to boom. No idea if this is going to be a good buy, but having read all the reviews / comments thought it was time to give it a go. [/quote][quote name='jcater' timestamp='1345540515' post='1778521'] £50 spare so decided to order one. Did try just with some foam underneath the cabs and found this to be a big improvement in places where the bass used to boom. No idea if this is going to be a good buy, but having read all the reviews / comments thought it was time to give it a go. [/quote] What did you find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 i've only read up to Dundee's "sexy street" (i've always preferred the Abroath Road though) so may have missed it, but would it make sense that if i were to get one of these, it would reduce the noise going through the floor to the flat below me? currently using a rolled up bit of carpet but i'm always wary of getting shouted at in broken English again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have the Studiospares equivalent and would never be without it. It kind of focuses the sound to come straight out of the cab and totally cured stage boom I was experiencing in a couple of situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Would this work (for a small size cab, like a Midget)? http://www.studiospares.com/acoustic-tiles/universal-acoustics-jupiter-wedge-flat-300mm-burgundy/invt/466140/?htxt=%2FUvRjc0xAaKk26JwgsxcsV6E2gjpK53ITJCPcypNRrR6jhjYX3SDlEUFWaOdTpLU0xVcTayKYYOc%0Aw4t9gBa9qg%3D%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1346240479' post='1786824'] I have the Studiospares equivalent and would never be without it. It kind of focuses the sound to come straight out of the cab and totally cured stage boom I was experiencing in a couple of situations. [/quote] These are £25 and so less of a risk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well, with VAT and delivery nearer £35 but no risk so far as I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Tried out my new Great Gramma at rehearsal last night, have to say very impressed as was only using one cab (due to dodgy speakon lead) and up against 2 VERY loud guitarists...and I could still hear myself! Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I think I spent 45quid better a couple of days ago. 100 plectrums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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