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LHZ Unboxing – PJ from Jota Quest

PJ is the bassist and co-founder of the multi-platinum Brazilian band Jota Quest, took a few minutes to do an unboxing of the LHZ Preamp kit that is now available from Planet Music Express in Brazil!

PJ – Jota Quest

PJ (Paulo Roberto Diniz Jr.) is the bassist and co-founder of the multi-platinum Brazilian band Jota Quest, one of Latin America’s most successful pop-rock acts.

TonePump EQ Explained

There is a lot of misinformation regarding the TonePump preamp shipped with some Spector basses. Let’s get to the science behind this divisive preamp!

Pickup Showdown: EMG P/J vs Aguilar DCB vs EMG HZ

In this video, we’re taking a departure from the usual preamp comparisons to do a quick comparison of the LHZ with 3 different pickups:

1. EMG P/J set: Active single-coil P/J set we all know and love!
2. Aguilar DCB: Passive humbuckers that are the stock pickups in the new Spector Icon models.
3. EMG HZ: Passive humbuckers that were the stock pickups in the Spector Rebop models.

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…

Troubleshooting: The Sound of Silence

Finished with your new preamp install, plugged in, and all you have is the sound of silence? No worries! This is almost always due to a missed or incorrect connection in the circuit. In this video, I’ll walk you through a series of 5 tests that will identify where the problem with the signal is. You can get the Troubleshooting Flowchart here: Troubleshooting Steps

Brother Cane “If This Means War”

It’s been 28 years, and “If This Means War” comes out of the gate showing zero restraint! Where some bands mellow with age, Brother Cane has sharpened their tools and bring a focused energy and drive to their signature sound. Bassist Glenn Maxey took his Spector Euro with LHZ into the studio, and this song shows it off well!

TonePump vs LHZ Preamp Comparison

This is an in-depth technical analysis and audio comparison of the TonePump preamp and the LHZ Preamp intended to provide objective data to help players understand the differences in tone and feel that they experience when switching between these two preamps.