Poor electrical??

[Norseman]

Ok I've been searching and reading, and I am very sorry if I'm posting a topic that has already been posted. Here's my dilemma:

At some of the venues I use my Solo 50 in, I am getting like a "brown sound" or like ...I'm not getting the full punch and distortion from my head. Also it'll sound very "bassy".

I'm thinking about adding an OD pedal to combat this when it occurs. (added to this thread in the "Effects" forum: http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=61906

But I wanted to see if you guys have experienced this, is it common and what do you do to combat it?

Thanks in advance!

 

[domct203]

Ok I've been searching and reading, and I am very sorry if I'm posting a topic that has already been posted. Here's my dilemma:

At some of the venues I use my Solo 50 in, I am getting like a "brown sound" or like ...I'm not getting the full punch and distortion from my head. Also it'll sound very "bassy".

I'm thinking about adding an OD pedal to combat this when it occurs. (added to this thread in the "Effects" forum: http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=61906

But I wanted to see if you guys have experienced this, is it common and what do you do to combat it?

Thanks in advance!

It could also be an issue with the acoustics of the room you are in.

I use a voltage regulator with my rig and still notice that some rooms/stages just don't sound as good or clear as others.

Dom

 

[Norseman]

Thanks for the reply man.

My bass player said the same thing. It's something I've been dealing with for the 2 years I've had this amp. I bought it used and the first time I had bad problems with it I went and spent like $250 having it serviced. Then the very next time we were back at the last place I played before having it serviced, it was doing the same exact thing. Boy did that piss me off. Since then, I've noticed certain places I get kind of a washed out OD from my gain channel, and the over all sound is very bassy and I have to EQ the lows to fix that. Hopefully adding the TS or OD Pedal will help me bump the distortion in these venues. I see they sell power conditioners upwards of $200 that will supposedly fix any power issues, but I'm not sure I want to spend my money on that just yet.

 

[domct203]

Basic power conditioners will not fix electrical problems. They simply filter out the noise in the AC line and protect the gear against spikes and surges.

If you want to "fix" voltage issues you need a voltage regulator.

Regardless I always recommend at the least a good quality surge protector/conditioner, especially for a gigging musician. $200 is only about a 10% investment to protect your amp, and prob alot less then 10% of your total gear value.

Also, throw one of these in your gig bag and use it at every place you play:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_292767-12704-61-500_4294722453__?productId=3128413&Ns=p_product_avg_rating|1
More than once I've found un-grounded outlets at some of the places I've played. I have one in each guitar case as well as one that I leave plugged into my PR-8 PRO (voltage regulator).

I find it amazing that most players won't skip a beat spending $200-$300 on effects/pedals, but cringe at the cost of gear protection (Power Conditioners, good Racks/Cases etc).

Dom

 

[Norseman]

Cool ...that's kind of the advice I'm looking for.

Do you think this would help me?

http://invertersupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=189&cPath=62

 

[domct203]

Cool ...that's kind of the advice I'm looking for.

Do you think this would help me?

http://invertersupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=189&cPath=62

The only thing I would be concerned about with that unit is that it doesn't say if it is quiet enough for audio amplifier use, or if it has surge/spike protection. I guess if you put a good conditioner that filters AC line noise & has surge protection after that unit it would work.

Maybe you could call the manufacturer and ask them those questions.

Dom

 

[Norseman]

Hey thanks man! Sounds like a plan. I'll post my results!

 

[elvis]

I would make sure it has "TRUE SINE WAVE" out. Otherwise it will have lots of line noise, and it may cause damage to your amp. Most AC line equipment is designed assuming it will be plugged into the wall, not an inverter. Most inverters do not have true sine out.

An AC conditioner will filter high frequencies, but not 60Hz.

 

[R_ADKINS80]

I have the same problem at my home. My jam room built out in the garage has all new wiring straight from the panel. 118v measured at the outlets. Inside the house is another story. 60 year old wiring and only have 90v measured at the outlets. So right away bringing my head and cab in the house is like flipping the variac switch to Spongy.

 

[Norseman]

Would this do the trick: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/16659769358406993509?q=voltage%20regulator&hl=en&client=safari&biw=320&bih=360&sa=X&ei=1RfuUM-OAou60AGmmICABA&ved=0CHsQ8wIwAg

Or should I go with the first voltage regulator I posted and plug a Monster power conditioner into that? I don't want a "rack mounting" voltage regulator so I'm thinking one these.

 

[Norseman]

Anybody know if my above scenario would work?

 

[domct203]

The reviews I'm reading online suggest that it would help.
http://www.amazon.com/APC-LE600-Aut.../176-9998339-3605366?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Read the one 4 reviews down by "D. Hoffman".

At $36 it's worth a shot IMO.

Dom