Fede Delfino Rig Rundown Part 2: Amps and Signal chain
In this video Fede takes us through the amps and signal chain he’s using on this tour. This rig is all about vintage analog tone and feel!
Fede Delfino Rig Rundown Part 1: Touring Basses
We had the opportunity to catch up with Fede Delfino as the Sebastian Back “The PARTY NEVER ENDS” tour came through Greenville this year.
In this video Fede shows his main Spector Euro used on this tour and discusses how the LHZ preamp has impacted the feel of this instrument.
Tone Capsule vs LHZ Preamp Comparison
We’ve finally posted our comparison between the Darkglass Tone Capsule and the LHZ preamp. This is NOT intended to show one preamp as better than the other. Instead, the goal is to help players understand the unique EQ, dynamics, and harmonic response of each circuit design to be able to make a more informed decision. We all struggle to decipher marketing jargon and the subjective opinions of other players, so we do these video with the intent of objectively showing…
LHZ vs TonePump A/B Demo: Steven Ferguson
Steven Ferguson recently upgraded his 2009 Euro LX from the stock TonePump to the LHZ-04 preamp. He’d previously recorded a cover of “Shot In the Dark” with this bass, and online users asked if he’d re-record the same song with the LHZ. We reached out to Steven to see if we could mash these up to hear a back-to-back comparison. Here’s the result! While the differences are subtle in the final mix, focus on the initial note attack where you…
LHZ-05: 3-BAND Preamp
We are proud to announce that the long awaited 3-band version of the LHZ preamp has been released! The LHZ-05 combines our existing LHZ-04 (2-band preamp) and our MID-03 midrange module to provide a single-board 3-band preamp. This video walks through some of the new features of the LHZ-05 3-band preamp.
Preamp Identification: Find My Diagram
Need to find the wiring diagrams for and older LHZ version? Not sure which one you have? No problem! Let’s start by figuring out which revision of board you have.
Installation Planning Checklist
A preamp upgrade can seem overwhelming when you open the cavity and see all the wires. It’s not bad at all, as long as you plan your install well. To make it easier, following is a general checklist for planning and installing your LHZ.
LHZ-05 Install Manual
View and Download the LHZ-05 3-Band Preamp Installation Manual right here!
This is a living document that is constantly being updated as we create new installation diagrams for clients that have unique wiring challenges.
Marty O’Brien “Mirror Bass”
Marty O’Brien is currently on tour with Daughtry, and Bass Magazine shared this video where he explains his “shattered mirror” bass. Marty has been using LHZ preamps for several years and we are thrilled to have the shoutout in this clip!
Does a Spector do Rush? Joe Pettengill
Joe Pettengill recently posted this playthrough of “Roll Them Bones” by Rush. This is performed on a Spector Doug Wimbish with an LHZ preamp, and really highlight the versatility of tone that can be achieve. When conversation around the “classic Spector tone” happen online, it often revolves around only a few specific artists whose bass tone has inspired a generation of players. This happens so often its easy to overlook the warm vintage tones that you can get out of…