Re: Amps and EMG Pick Ups

robert wrote:

"Shawn" <spf1222@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have been playing with a Crate V16 tube amp and it just doesn't sound as
sweet as it should. Many have said that
EMG pick ups are "harsh", but OK with modellers and efx units. I like them
and have been using a Boss GT-6 and now
a LIne 6 POD XT-Live. It sounds pretty good, but I wanted to go back to a
differnt set up using
a small amp and a few pedals (delay, chorus, OD). I play in a church band
that has alot of sounds, so it's not just a guitar band.
If that was the case, I would have ditched this set up long ago. I don't
want to switch my guitars back to passives.....

I was thinking that maybe I should be looking at solid state or hybrid 

amps?

I was looking at a three channel crate rfx65,
a Marshall mg50dfx, Marshall AVT50, a vox ad50vt, Tech 21 Trademark 60.


The

amp set up gets mic'd and put through the house PA.

The other idea was to scrap the 15 watt tube crate and maybe try a Peavey
classic 30.

I should add that weight and cost factor in because I did the schlepping
around big amps and cabs when I was a younger rocker.
If not I would look at that dang Vox AC30 CC1 1x12 combo....that looks
sweeet.

Anywho, looking forward to comments from you folks, especially if there is
any EMG users in the group...

Thanks

Shawn




               Hi Shawn,
        I have EMG's loaded in my homemade strat clone. They are dead quiet.
My next one will be minus some of bells and whistles I thought, at the time,
would be useful.

        I did discover the EMG's sound does vary depending on the voltage
supplied. Hitting them with 5-6v, makes for a "grittier" sound, .....12v
gives more bright punch.

        I called EMG, the engineer I talked with said they are designed to
deal with 17v as a suggested max. voltage. I think this info is mentioned
somewhere on their website also.

                                    Cheers,
                                         robert

Actually, it's 27V. All of the EMG gear that I use is rated at over 18V. I use two 9V in series on my SG. It gives more clean headroom. Not really a noticeable boost in output, but less distortion. Plus, it's a heck of a long time before the batteries ever need replacing.

From EMG's FAQ:

Can I use multiple batteries?

Yes. If you've got room for multiple batteries in your guitar, you can use two batteries wired in series to power your onboard circuitry at 18 volts. The output level will not appreciably increase, but you'll have increased headroom and crisper transients. This is especially useful for percussive/slap bass styles where you can generate enormous instantaneous power levels across the entire frequency spectrum.

You can also wire two batteries in parallel to provide a regular 9 volt supply but with much longer lifespan between battery changes.

Although most of our products are rated for 27 volts, we recommend a maximum of 18 volts. The additional benefits of 27 vs. 18 volts are negligible.
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