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| Hi,
I just got a 2007 BCS with the VIP-5 preamp. It said in the users manual that the list of models used in the preamp would be listed on a tag with the guitar.
Well looked all over and saw no tag.
Do you guys know what the microphone/Guitar models used in the VIP5 preamp are.
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Location: Round Rock, TX | You would ask this the day after I cleaned up the studio (a semi-annual event). I have the list somewhere and will try to find it. Holding your breath is, however, not recommended.
The first position models using a LDC mic. The rest of 'em are a blur. I would've committed 'em to memory, but I usually just try 'em during sound check until I hit the one that sounds best to me in the room. |
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| Wilblee,
Thanks for the response.
I agree so far I have just adjusted it until I got a sound that was pleasing, but I am just curious to know what the settings are.
How would you compare the 2006KOA to the 2007 BCS?
I almost had a 2006 but I snoozed and some one bought it out from under me.
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Location: south east Michigan | Welcome WillS!!!
I really like the VIP pre-amp. |
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Location: nyc area | Image Microphone to Record Body Style Guitar Top
1 Large diaphram condensor Contour cutaway Figured Koa
2 Dynamic Contour cutaway Figured Koa
3 Large diaphram condensor Deep Cutaway Uni-directional composite graphite
4 Large diaphram condensor Deep Non-cutaway AAA Spruce
5 Dynamic Deep Non-cutaway AAA Spruce |
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Location: Lebanon, TN | Is there only one set of images for the VIP? The ones Matt posted are the ones listed for my 2006, however I thought they had done "voicing" for each individual guit. For example is the 2080 voicing list different? I would imagine and hope it is. |
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Location: SoCal | Matt, thanks...knew we could depend on you.
Just got the 2006 Collectors in from Al (Sn 007)...now I understand why I like setting # 3. |
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Location: nyc area | There are several variations on that set of Images... I'll see if I can dig up yours.. I'll be out of town for a few days. |
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Location: Round Rock, TX | Originally posted by WillS:
How would you compare the 2006KOA to the 2007 BCS? Aside from the obvious cosmetic differences....
The neck on the 2006 is glossed instead of the oil finish on the 2007 neck. I prefer the feel of the 2007, but only by a small margin.
Koa and spruce sound different. A year ago I would've said I hands down prefer the sound of spruce. A good friend of mine has a 2005 and when we played together unplugged I preferred the spruce. OTOH, I prefer the VIP preamp to the OP Pro. So the 2007 seemed like the best of both. But, as time has gone by the koa really has opened up and I have come to love the sound. I may even prefer it to the spruce, but I figure that I need to give the spruce a few months to break in before I can do a really meaningful comparison.
Cosmetically, I dig the fire out of the 2007. I've always liked spalted maple and the bear claw spruce looks great. Matching the light wood with the ebony fingerboard and bridge and with the black binding, saddle, hardware and headstock veneer give it a killer look. It looks bitchin' on stage with the Martin CF-1 and the Bose PAS. I also have a custom made spalted maple electric that I'll bring, depending on the gig. I get lots of comments on that set-up.
I would say enjoy your 2007 BCS, but you're gonna do that anyway... |
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| Thanks to everyone for the info back.
I agree that Koa does have a different sound tha grows on you. I have an all solidwood Koa Tacoma Chief that when I first got it I was a little disapointed with, not quite what I expected but over time as it opened up it is one of my favorite guitars.
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Location: Round Rock, TX | Will,
Here is the image list for the 2007 BCS:
1. Large diaphram condenser Contour Multi soundhole Spruce
2. Dynamic Contour Multi soundhole Spruce
3. Large diaphram condenser Deep Cutaway Multi soundhole Graphite
4. Large diaphram condenser Deep Non-Cutaway Center soundhole Spruce
5. Dynamic Deep Non-Cutaway Center soundhole Spruce |
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| Wiblee,
Thanks for the info.
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