Members jr_vw2 Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 Anybody ever use one? Are they any good? What results did you have with it. Is it simply just a gain boost? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted May 30, 2010 Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 I use a EMG PA2 lets you set the boost between 0-20db. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2010 I use a EMG PA2 lets you set the boost between 0-20db. I have been looking at those too. Is it a usable boost? Or does it add alot of hiss to your signal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 I just ordered a pa2. So we will see how that goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 It has NO hiss and makes your output low impediance so you can run a long cable with no signal lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 Is simple gain boost and conversion to lowz. Had one in a jackson years ago. Worked fine for a little boost and worked fine for lowz conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 no hiss my ass. Mine was super noisy, and i had it with EMG's which are also fairly quiet. And that was when it was only halfway up. (PA2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 The thing is that even if you're getting a hotter signal with more sustain, you'll still need a volume boost for solos if you're using a certain amount of distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 I figure for $32 shipped I'll give it a try. I will probably try it out at 18v. I plan in putting it in my king v which has an x2n in it. And I may also try it out on my schecter which has 81/85 combo @18v. I will post the results when I get it. I figure it would add hiss to the signal. But I have an ns2 on the ready for that if it is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 I figure for $32 shipped I'll give it a try. I will probably try it out at 18v. I plan in putting it in my king v which has an x2n in it. And I may also try it out on my schecter which has 81/85 combo @18v. I will post the results when I get it. I figure it would add hiss to the signal. But I have an ns2 on the ready for that if it is the case. My problem was the hiss, and the crackling decay... kinda like when using certain fuzz pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EADGBE Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 I figure for $32 shipped I'll give it a try. I will probably try it out at 18v. I plan in putting it in my king v which has an x2n in it. And I may also try it out on my schecter which has 81/85 combo @18v. I will post the results when I get it. I figure it would add hiss to the signal. But I have an ns2 on the ready for that if it is the case. I think you should try it with 9 volts first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 Bleeding .You must of done something wrong to have all these problem . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hellion_213 Posted May 31, 2010 Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 You'll probably want to mess with the dip switches to get the correct amount of boost for you. I have Zero problem with mine at bedroom levels, at rehearsal levels, I finally just bought an ISP Decimator to keep it tame. It's fine while I'm playing, but you either have to kill it, or the volume on the guitar FAST! or bandmates are gonna be pissed. Awesome little unit, adds a lot of........character. Hope you enjoy it! edit: mine at 18v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 31, 2010 I will definatly play around with it Ill itry it at 9v first mess with my boost levels and what not. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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