isteen Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I use a EBS Classic 450 that I like but... It gives me a real oldschool sound, and that it what it’s supposed to do, but I sometimes wish it would give me a more bright/modern/top-end tone. I set everything more or less flat, and when I crank up the drive it really gets dark and oldshool. What do you do? Put a Sansamp in front of it, turn the drive off or something else? Help and pointers are really helpful, so thanks for all information on this amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hey isteen, I think the classic can do top end, so I’d ask what bass/cabinets you are using with the EBS? Could help in diagnosing where your sparkle is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, dood said: Hey isteen, I think the classic can do top end, so I’d ask what bass/cabinets you are using with the EBS? Could help in diagnosing where your sparkle is I use EBS cabs too. I used the 410 CL first, but now I use a 210 Proline with a single 10" Neoline on top. I have a Trace Elliot 210 I might use in that band along with the EBS 210 Basses - Yamaha BB1024 and G&L Tribute, but my favorites are Ibanez SR600, Fender Jazz and Warwick Corvette. Edited June 23, 2018 by isteen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Would a preamp or a EQ be the best solution to spark up the sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sounds like you'd prefer a Fafner if you want old school grind with top end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Apologies for not replying sooner! I have to say that you know what, you're right. Your cabs etc should have plenty of bite. I'd give EBS_freak's suggestion a go! (The TD650 is one of my favourite amps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, dood said: Apologies for not replying sooner! No worries dood, your input is always appreciated Edited June 25, 2018 by isteen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Microbass II straight into the FX return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteen Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Graham said: Microbass II straight into the FX return? On a completely different note, I hear the new Harley Benton Bass Expander are a copy of the Microbass II for 30% of the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, isteen said: On a completely different note, I hear the new Harley Benton Bass Expander are a copy of the Microbass II for 30% of the price Yup, well, the preamp is. As you probably know, HB ditched the loop and added in the compressor (if the compressor is a clone of the EBS compressor, than that's a pretty decent peal to have... - and even better now that they've fixed the phantom power issue!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 How's the preamp in that amp. A Fender tone stack type by any chance? If so true "flat" should be around Bass 2/10 , Mid 10/10 , High 3/10. If not, there's nothing wrong in pushing the mids a bit for bite or highs for snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, isteen said: On a completely different note, I hear the new Harley Benton Bass Expander are a copy of the Microbass II for 30% of the price That's very interesting as I was thinking about getting another DI as a backup for my EBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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