VHT Pittbull Ultralead with or without EQ?

[misterspockyall]

If it has a decent loop, why would a UL w/out the global eq not sound just as good, if not better, with a MXR 10 band or similar in the loop

This. But, it turns into a slippery slope. Boost pedals vs onboard gain stages, etc. At the end of the day, get the one that makes you happiest.

 

[Vin Diezel]

Thanks for your opinions!

 

[rottingcorpse]

If it has a decent loop, why would a UL w/out the global eq not sound just as good, if not better, with a MXR 10 band or similar in the loop

Steve Fryette knew what he was doing when he chose the frequencies of his graphic eq. Yes,any eq would work,but the one designed for the amp was specifically designed for the amp.

Also note the added noise an eq in the loop can add. Engaging the amps eq does not add noise because it was designed into the circuit.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

If it has a decent loop, why would a UL w/out the global eq not sound just as good, if not better, with a MXR 10 band or similar in the loop

Steve Fryette knew what he was doing when he chose the frequencies of his graphic eq. Yes,any eq would work,but the one designed for the amp was specifically designed for the amp.

Also note the added noise an eq in the loop can add. Engaging the amps eq does not add noise because it was designed into the circuit.

Makes sense, just curious

FWIW, I have no noise issues running my 12 year mxr 10 band. I hear a lot guys complain how noisy they are, but I must have gotten a rare gem or something, because it's always been dead quiet regardless of what amp loop I run it in