Author Topic: Using all three preamps (Read 134 times)

connor · « **on:** June 21, 2010, 07:21:06 PM »

I'm interested in knowing who here uses the SF-2, F-1X and F-2B all in the same rig. How does it sound?

I currently have an SF-2 and F-1X and I'm thinking of getting an F-2B as well. Would this be a smart decision? My playing style and sound I'm going for is very similar to Phil Lesh's.

oh, and money isn't an issue.

Thanks,
Connor

2400wattman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:34:20 PM »

Well if money isn't an issue why don't you buy me an F2-B?
All b.s. aside how do you plan on hooking this all up and how do you think this would be sonically effective?
I know you are asking others here for advice but you must have an idea how this could work for you.

edwin · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:15:23 PM »

I don't think it's necessary. For me, an F1X is only necessary if I want to biamp, although there are some aspects of the sound that I prefer to the F2B. So, one of those with an SF2 should give you a full experience. For the old school Phil tone, I recommend an F2B, SF2, a Crest CA9 and a bunch of JBL 15s in the appropriate cabinets. For an 80s and on tone, then the SWR front end with Meyer cabinets might be a good way to go.

For me these days, it's the former rig, sometimes with Euphonic Audio speakers.

Also, if you go with a Series I or II, the F2B is probably the way to go, so each pickup can have it's own channel.

connor · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:18:25 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I've seen pictures of rigs that had all three, so I figured it must be good. I'm interested in seeing if people have done this and how they had it set up so I could get an idea of how I should so I don't currently have an answer for how I would do so.

Connor

jseitang · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2010, 09:09:11 AM »

where? id like to see them

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2010, 09:50:43 AM »

In theory it is possible . Perhaps the the F-2B pre or post the SF-2 in the effects loop of the F-1X. The F-2B could be used in various configurations, ( perhaps even the high frequency out of the F-1X) for some in this case; nice distortion.If this is a colour on your creative palette that you would like to utilise in a tasteful display of Sonic Magic Then this kind of Sonic Alchemy is what it takes sometimes to Float The Boat ; I like it when my boat floats ______. LOL ____.
Connor , Sonic experiments such as this take caution in your gain structure so be careful . They can be very rewarding however in the end results and can often reward you with a unique experience.

Usual disclaimers & as always ...
Sonic Regards !

edwin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2010, 10:08:36 AM »

I did this for a little while. I used the F2B to blend the pickups of my basses (I had them all wired in stereo at the time, with another line coming from a pot that was mapped to parameters on my Lexicon effects so I could control reverb or delay times or pitch shifting right off the bass. It was silly), then the signal went through a crazy effects chain, including the SF-2 and finally to the F1X where I got my DI and then used the crossover to biamp. It sounded good, but it was a little much.

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2010, 11:09:12 AM »

Yes . For the most part I tend to keep it simple , but from time to I still get adventurous .

connor · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2010, 06:41:06 PM »

I think I may just keep the F-1X. I find it to still be very versatile, especially with the superfilter, and I can get Phil Lesh's tone post 1980 from it, and I bet I can get pre 1970 as well.

I'm going to start a new thread about getting a 70's tone from an F-1X, as to avoid hijacking this thread even though its mine