mrcomputer
Well-known member
Finally,
Just scored a Triaxis off of EBay. It appears to be clean and I like the variety of tones I'm getting out of it. I'm playing it through a 20/20 into Thiele cabs (w / EVM's) - I 've got a GMajor in the effects loop.
A couple of issues:
1) Output volume control is very touchy - Almost no volume til about 1.5 - 2, then BAM! Louder to 3 or so, then really not much gain beyond that. The inclusion of the GMajor actually aids in tempering the output level, but I've got the inputs on the 20/20 down to 3 to keep from pissing off the neighbors and to avoid creating front-end distortion in the 20/20.
2) Hum. This sucker has got it. I've played with patch cables, grounds, equipment proximity - I expect some hiss on the hotter presets, but we're talking HUM! With the 20/20 at the lower settings it's not such a big deal, but my levels are going to increase at gigs and who needs the additional noice to complicate the mix?
I'm taking it into Mesa (Hollywood) today (the 20/20 needs some unrelated repairs, so I might as well drag the Triaxis along), but are these issues the exception or the rule?
Your comments appreciated - 8)
jbw
Just scored a Triaxis off of EBay. It appears to be clean and I like the variety of tones I'm getting out of it. I'm playing it through a 20/20 into Thiele cabs (w / EVM's) - I 've got a GMajor in the effects loop.
A couple of issues:
1) Output volume control is very touchy - Almost no volume til about 1.5 - 2, then BAM! Louder to 3 or so, then really not much gain beyond that. The inclusion of the GMajor actually aids in tempering the output level, but I've got the inputs on the 20/20 down to 3 to keep from pissing off the neighbors and to avoid creating front-end distortion in the 20/20.
2) Hum. This sucker has got it. I've played with patch cables, grounds, equipment proximity - I expect some hiss on the hotter presets, but we're talking HUM! With the 20/20 at the lower settings it's not such a big deal, but my levels are going to increase at gigs and who needs the additional noice to complicate the mix?
I'm taking it into Mesa (Hollywood) today (the 20/20 needs some unrelated repairs, so I might as well drag the Triaxis along), but are these issues the exception or the rule?
Your comments appreciated - 8)
jbw