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Topic: Enhancer, anybody using one? |
Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 2 Jun 2003 9:08 pm |
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An interesting addition to our amps is the Enhancer and was wondering if anyone here has one and what amp are you using. I see them on the stage at the Opry and figure they must do what the name implies. The idea sounds feasible and makes sense if they indeed do as advertised.
I have a new Webb 614-E two piece on order and may invest in this extra piece as sometimes we need all the help we can get, thanks, Gary. |
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Chris Forbes
From:
Beltsville, MD, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 3:36 am
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| I know the bass player from Spinal Tap was using an "enhancer". |
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 6:26 am
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I believe the Enhancer lets you 'go to 11'
It also puts armadillos in your trousers
;)
All seriousness aside, I'd be interested in knowing what an Enhancer is. I'm not aware of a product with that name. What exactly does it do? Why do you feel you need it? Are you talking about a Sonic Maximizer? Who is the mfgr? |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 9:04 am
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I was curious if steel players are using this also. The Enhancer is a cool ampstand that scoops the sound from the back of an open back cabinet and forces it out a big "horn" focused towards the front. I've seen guitarists using them, and was pretty impressed. It really increases volume and bass responce. Here's a link...
http://www.smithsoundproducts.com/home.htm |
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Tony LaCroix
From:
Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 9:39 am
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Wow! That's a really cool idea. Kinda pricey for a chunk of carpeted wood, though. I've got $100 for the first guy who can make me a decent copy of this thing for my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 10:09 am
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| Moved to "Electronics" section. |
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Michael Brewer
From:
Carrollton, Texas
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 11:01 am
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I use an Enhancer with my Music Man 115HD and the difference is significant. My Carter S-12 sounded great before and now is even better. I do a lot of jazz stuff and the bottom side is much improved with the Enhancer. It is a great looking unit with quality construction. You only get what you are willing to pay for.
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Mike Brewer
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 4:22 pm
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| I did not put this in electronics to begin with because there is nothing electrical about it but it fits here also. I agree that you get what you pay for and I'm sure someone with wood and tools could make a home-made copy but when you pay so much for a steel and a good amp, what's another 3-4 hundred bucks for a professional job that doesn't look like it was built on the tailgate of a ranch truck. I think we all want to look pro as well as sound like one. |
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Steve French
From:
Roseville CA
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Posted 11 Jun 2003 8:35 pm
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| I see these things every year at the NAMM Show, and every year I am amazed again at how good they sound. Even a Princeton or a Deluxe sounds fat and beefy with one of these things. Are they pricey for a "carpeted chunk of wood?" Absolutely! But it is a very good product. |
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2003 9:28 am
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I'd like to try a baby one for my Fender Champ!
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jun 2003 7:25 pm
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I just bought a new Peavey Classic 50 - 212, and with that great sound, I have high expectations for an Enhancer soon! I now have the sound that I had years ago. I'm not going to spoil it with too many effects! I doubt anything more than a reasonable amount of Analog Delay, maybe!
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“Big John” wknsg®
Franklin, D–10 w/9 & 8
Peavey, Classic 50 – 212
Ibanez, AD–9 http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/BigJohnBechtels
[This message was edited by John Bechtel on 15 June 2003 at 03:11 PM.] |
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