"Q" Switch question

[mele_aloha]

So many people talk about getting the Q switch in different positions or setting positions. I hope this isn't a dumb question but- why hasn't the Q switch been manufactured like a pot or dial that you could turn instead of a switch so that you could really rotate it and dial in exactly what you want?
 
Thanks, Paul

[tbrannon]

Paul,
 
That's what you get with the Series II.  Instead of a Q switch, you get the CVQ (continuously variable Q) for each pickup.
 
Toby
 
BTW: Paul, if you're still interested in hearing some sound clips of the filters w/ Q switch engaged and not engaged, let me know.  I purchased a firewire recording interface for my computer and I could probably record some clips if you're intersted.  I'd still need to find a site that I could use to host the audio files, but I assume that's easy enough to do.  If your interested, shoot me an email (in my profile) and let me know.
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on April 14, 2007)

[mele_aloha]

Wow tbrannon,
 
First of all thanks for the quick reply. Man, what a great answer. Cuz I have a Series II on order as you probably are aware of and all this time I've been reading forum and never picked up on the fact that the Q in Series II is variable. You just made my day, my week and my month by telling me that. Awsome.
 
Secondly I would love to hear any sound bites I could of a Series II as being in Hawaii here I've never been able to let alone play one but hear one either. So you would be treating me to a real high! If you don't get this I'll respond on your e-mail.
 
Thank you very much, P

[tbrannon]

Paul,
 
I don't have a Series II- I have a Rogue   that has been upgraded to Signature electronics.  So, I have Vol, Pan, and a filter + 2 position Q for each pickup.  
 
Email me and we'll discuss what I can record for you to hear.  Keep in mind that your Series II will be infinitely more tweakable with the variable Q.  My Q is the standard 2 position, so it's not near as flexible as what you're gonna have in your hands.
 
Toby
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on April 14, 2007)

[mele_aloha]

Ya but I would love to even hear yours as I am dying to just hear some Alembic stuff period and I would love to hear your Rogue as my friend in Felton has one and I have never been able to hear his either and I'm the one who talked him in to buying the Alembic in the first place. I only have an Excel and it's awesome.
 
thanks, P

[tbrannon]

Paul,
 
I'm trying to upload stuff as I type- I'll send you an email with the link as soon as it's finished.
 
Cheers,
Toby

[tbrannon]

Paul,
 
Check your mail- I sent 2 emails:  one with the mp4 file attached to the email and another email with just the link in case your email has file size limits.
 
Toby

[mele_aloha]

Thanks Toby, I'll go check now.
 
Aloha, P

[tbrannon]

Paul,
 
If you didn't get the first email- with the file attached, let me know because that is the one where I explain what you'll be hearing filter/pup wise.  If that one didn't make it through, email and I'll shoot off the text explanation to you again.
 
Toby

[georgie_boy]

can we all hear this ??
Please!
 
George

[tbrannon]

George,
 
I'm finding it much easier to email the compressed MP3 files than to host them....
 
All the file contains is a scale being played with the filter wide open, then rolled back incrementally down the filter range (5 stops along the way).  I do this twice (different R hand placements) on the neck pickup and then twice on the bridge pickup.  
 
I did it for Paul because he's in Hawaii and doesn't have the opportunity to hear a filter equipped bass.  I felt his pain, because being in NZ I was in the same situation when I got mine.  It's no fancy playing- just a simple exercise that I hope helped give him an idea of the range of available sounds in a filter equipped bass.
 
If you'd really like to hear it, and your email will allow large attached files, let me know and I'll email it to you.  
 
Toby