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abnerfm
11-15-2011, 10:11 PM
Hi everybody. According to its manual, with the dip switch 1 "on" you already start with 3dB of gain:

http://xotic.us/effects/ep_booster/pdf/EP-booster_manual_RevApril-2011.pdf (http://xotic.us/effects/ep_booster/pdf/EP-booster_manual_RevApril-2011.pdf)

If I understood correctly, the same as the first version. But, does that mean "the same as the first version" with bass boosted or not? I mean, the new version doesn't have bass boost anymore? Thanks in advance.
BlueHeaven
11-15-2011, 10:45 PM
No bass boost for ver 2. Unity on/off and bright on/off.
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 08:35 AM
No bass boost for ver 2. Unity on/off and bright on/off.Thanks for your reply; actually I think it already has enough bass, so I might like v2 better.
Stiffingers
11-16-2011, 09:49 AM
If I understood correctly, the same as the first version. But, does that mean "the same as the first version" with bass boosted or not? I mean, the new version doesn't have bass boost anymore? Thanks in advance.

I've had a v1, and now use a v2.
Seems to me v2 has about as much bass as v1 with the bass boost on!
IMO, too much. I have had to turn the bass down on my amp to compensate.
Fortunately, I use it as an always on boost, so my clean tone is not affected, and it works well for me. I have the gain switch off and the treble boost on.

I actually bought this to use as a volume boost for solos and such, but the bass thing was too much for me. Too bad. I want to try the RC next for that.

Mark
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 12:32 PM
I've had a v1, and now use a v2.
Seems to me v2 has about as much bass as v1 with the bass boost onI hope not (I just ordered one).

I actually bought this to use as a volume boost for solos and such, but the bass thing was too much for me. Too bad. I want to try the RC next for thatFunny, I just sold my RC to buy the EP. Anyway, both are great pedals and I bet you will love the RC. Also, it allows you to turn down the bass, if that's the case. Not to mention it has a flatter voice and is more transparent.
AceBSpankin
11-16-2011, 04:24 PM
I had V1, sold it now I have V2 ,how do I make it sound as close to V1 as I can! I had V1 and loved it for my clean tone but it boosted to much to run with my Od's,so I sold it. Now I want thay sound agian! I had it set stock. I don't think V2 sounds as good, HELP!!!
caspersvapors
11-16-2011, 04:42 PM
I've had a v1, and now use a v2.
Seems to me v2 has about as much bass as v1 with the bass boost on!
IMO, too much. I have had to turn the bass down on my amp to compensate.
Fortunately, I use it as an always on boost, so my clean tone is not affected, and it works well for me. I have the gain switch off and the treble boost on.

I actually bought this to use as a volume boost for solos and such, but the bass thing was too much for me. Too bad. I want to try the RC next for that.

Mark

what dip settings are you using?
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 05:52 PM
It seems like nobody knows for sure, huh?:huh
ajoel32
11-16-2011, 06:03 PM
I had a v1 and sold it for a v2. Even though I know better, for some reason I feel v1 sounded better...maybe fuller. I don't know.
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 08:29 PM
Anyone has a tip?
AlisterHag
11-16-2011, 08:31 PM
The factory setting has some form of bass boost going on. I play mine on the vintage setting and can tell the difference.
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 08:33 PM
The factory setting has some form of bass boost going on. I play mine on the vintage setting and can tell the difference.But doesn't the default setting boosts only treble?
AlisterHag
11-16-2011, 08:40 PM
According to the manual it does, but I can hear some low end lost when I set it at vintage. I have had both versions and can't ell much of a difference between them.
abnerfm
11-16-2011, 09:06 PM
But considering you've already had both versions, do you think the new one has the same amount of bass as the older one with bass boosted or off?
AlisterHag
11-16-2011, 09:21 PM
I might be wrong, but I believe there is no bass boost on V2, but they did eq the natural setting to have enough bass.
Stiffingers
11-16-2011, 11:19 PM
what dip settings are you using?

I have it on the unity gain setting. switch 1 off switch2 on.

I don't mean to sound critical towards the EP as I really like it. As an always on boost it makes every thing more..........well more.
Too bad the eq isn't more transparent.

I usually play with humbuckers. With single coils YMMV