Curious how the SF compares to the LF models. Does the rubber pick up lots of fuzz and whatnot?
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No fuzz on the SF. It does pick up finger and handprints like anything else would, but they are easily wiped off with a cloth. Personally I even use a mild eyeglass lens cleaner spray on it to completely remove residue better than with a simple cloth wiping. In my experience this hasn't damaged the exterior of the case and leaves it feeling like brand new.
1000294
The soft feel cases are more "grippy". I've never seen one referred to as "semi-gloss" when I've purchased them, so I can't tell if that's a seller trying to describe the SF case, or something else.
952262
I found out when using that the "quick" pushes are not as quick as one would think.I found out from someone who had it , that you push and hold a little once or twice and then the next push, you hear like a grinding sound.That is what you want to hear. I was pressing like 8times quickly(quickly as recomm)and hardly any fizz, it wasn't until hearing the grinding sound
24375
Well they're pretty much the same volume level. The remote sounds better though, replicating the sfx on the show. The remote's emitter needs to be extended to achieve that same volume level too. When it's retracted it sounds even quieter. But i wouldn't get it if you're planning on going mobile with it. Its a good chunk of change to risk breaking on the move or cosplaying , etc.
1638883
I run the blended pickup signal (humbucker and piezo) into an electric amp and it sounds great. The acoustic sound is definitely a "piezo sound" in that it sounds reasonably acoustic-like, but it's not the same as mic'ing a plain old acoustic guitar.I play a mostly clean tone and it works really well for me- if you start kicking in lots of gain or distortion, the piezo pickup can respond in odd ways.
1724212
I found it noisier than my previous Oreck. It has a higher pitched noise but sounds louder. It does quiet down a bit on the bare floor mode.
1114996
There is a very extensive thread on this unit at head-fi. There is a FAC on the first page that has a lot of different tubes tried by the owners & their impressions of them. Most were an improvement over the stock tube.
2195675
I have the newest model just delivered today. Nowhere near as noisy as the units in the videos. However mine is sitting on a concrete floor and not on wood.
778758
I have a Fender guitar and a quality Fendar amp and a quality cable and mine made so much noise and buzz and no compression that I had to return it. It sounded like a fuzz unit to be truthful. I ran straight from guitar, through the unit, and into the amp. So it may have nothing to do I with your rig but more to do with a defective foot pedal. I'm still waiting for a replacement... based on comments, I hope they aren't just sending a single defective unit around and around to whoever will accept it.
333902
In my opinion Big Muff sounds has a kind of fuzz in its sound comparing with ProcoRat2. It is like ProcoRat2 was a "cleaner" distortion. I have both pedals and I prefer Big Muff Pi.
1261393
I have not personally compared, however here is an article that may help answer some questions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/673186/nuforce-mmp-review Michael @ Kraft Street Audio
1306538
The noise reduction with these is better than the tactical sport version. I have compared them side by side as a friend has the TS model. I regularly shoot at an indoor pistol range and the Pro model works very well. My friend "doubles up" using foam ear plugs in addition to the TS model shooting indoors. I think the extra cost is worth the additional protection.
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I personally find the RAT a lot less noisy in my chain and I like the nuances I get from the filter knob and hence the different kinds of distortion I get from it. But then again I guess it's a matter of personal preference and taste. I personally would pick the RAT over the Big Muff anytime but I'm sure there are others out there who think otherwise. Also, if you play on-stage live I really appreciate the clear light on this RAT especially when it's dark on stage. It's a lot easier to change the battery too if you are not connected to a power source. I realise these are not sonic features but as I stated above I am hesitant to say one sounds better than another because it really depends on your taste. I'd recommend you try out a few candidates at the store first to figure out the sound you wanna get and go from there.
585178
Is it in the same league as a Mesa, Dr. Z, vintage Fender or Marshall? NO. However, it sounds close enough that most commoners would never know the difference. And with a bit of tweeking from pedals, EQ, etc., mine comes close enough that after 30+ years of playing professionally, I am well satisfied with it. Every single experienced picker that has heard mine has commented on the great vintage sound that it puts out. Of course, I have changed every tube in it because the stock tubes were junk.
1867072
This is my first purchase and I am not sure how the other models are. I only know the one I bought (J8005) is super quiet. Really nice.
764178
Well... that is a tricky question to answer because the amp (or a modeler if you use one) also affects the tone a great deal as does the way you play and the guitar. I'd say that they are a decent representation but you have to consider that the pickup itself is only part of the tone you are hearing on their website. I like the SD sound samples because they don't use a lot of effects (i.e., unlike Dimarzio) but if you can I suggest checking youtube for a more diverse sampling of what the pickup can achieve.
504356
I recently put this in my GS Mini after using Taylor's ES-Go up which was alright.My guitar tech suggested the K&K;Wow,Much better tone and volume.And you still have that passive pu qualityGood luck!