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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.

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!

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.

Getting Funky with a CST!!

Bassist Paul McFadden recently upgraded his Spector CST from the stock configuration (EMG X-series P/J pickups and Legacy preamp) to the LHZ preamp with the new MID-03 Midrange control and a set of EMG PJ (CS) pickups. The challenge was that while the stock configuration was great for his traditional rock band, he needed a warmer tone for his funk / groove band.