duluthdan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 A couple years ago I tried to have my guy install a Trance Audio pickup in the 2006 J-45 Legend I have. Bridgeplate was too small, so that was that. Buck McMaster dove in and acquired an “Edwina” microphone from Ear Trumpet Labs, and I began to get a bit intrigued. Hey, its good enough for Buck, and the Milk Carton Kids, I figured it’d be interesting. So… I picked up the new Bose S-1 Pro – initially plugged in guitars – K&K, lyric, Trance, and used a Shure 58. Was not blown away as the whole rig seemed a bit quiet, even timid. Fast forward to a couple days ago – and my Edwina , with phantom power from a tiny little Rolls PB23 adapter, plugged in, grabbed the Legend, set the mic out in front, and yahoo ! I found my rig ! Picks up both guitar and vocal splendidly. Still a small venue rig, but for the small house settings I find myself in, a very nice system. I am going to bring this setup to the Gibson Homecoming so others can try it if so interested, and then it will go with me to small settings in Fargo North Dakota, Minneapolis, and if my traveling legs hold out, further east to Philadelphia. Smile Fierce !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 That Edwina is a sexy-looking thing, in addition to being a really good mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 That Edwina is a sexy-looking thing, in addition to being a really good mic. Yip. Beautiful looking thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 You are talking a foreign language to me. I use Dearmond 210 pickups run straight into an early 1960s Standel amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I have heard Buc's recordings with the Edwina mic, which all sound great. What are your experiences with it as a home recording mic? If I ever decide to upgrade my mic, I will be looking for something a little more forgiving when it comes to the top end, meaning harshness and sibliants. My recording room is not optimal and it is easier to change the mic than the space. Any recordings to share? Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Nice rig.......but what's in the brown case?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Nice rig.......but what's in the brown case?! That's a '57 J-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Good on ya, Dan. Hard to beat a good mic for small rooms........you can dial in a very accurate, dynamic sound with a lot of presence. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I have been intrigued by the S1 pro for quite a while. After doing some small coffee house gigs with a friend with WAY too much p.a. gear I started researching and found the L1 Compact. Price and the fact that you still need a T1 for the best sound kind of put me off. A lot. Since the S1 Pro came out I have absorbed every word that has been written about it probably. There is a guy who owns both and even says he thinks the S1 is louder/better, in certain situations. I'm in "High School Graduate / College" mode right now, not really gigging hardly because of day job time restraints, and also summer time land management (mowing acres and acres) . However, please write more words about the S1 Pro, as I think it's the coolest thing since guitar picks and will probably be getting one eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I'll second Murph's request for info on the Bose S1. In my imaginary world where I have money, I am torn between that and the Fishman loudbox artist... would love to hear your impressions. rgds - billroy (Also in my world where I have money, I am getting a rosewood hummingbird, maple SJ 200, and paying for a week long trip for everyone to meet at TPbii's house for an informal gibson /guitar festival (TPbii, hope that's ok - it's an imaginary world where i have money so it's an imaginary gathering... but fun to think about anyways :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Very cool! I'm a fan of the ETL mics and using a condenser mic for vocals + instruments; ETL are the "it" girls of the LDC world at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (Also in my world where I have money, I am getting a rosewood hummingbird, maple SJ 200, and paying for a week long trip for everyone to meet at TPbii's house for an informal gibson /guitar festival (TPbii, hope that's ok - it's an imaginary world where i have money so it's an imaginary gathering... but fun to think about anyways :) You're actually flying us all, I'm guessing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 First class, if not the private lear jet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 First class, if not the private lear jet Geez, you gonna be sorry you ever heard of me! Hey, Hogeye might mind all the dogs! Ummm, PA thing, looks good but a bit little? Won’t it sound scratchy up the back of a room? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Ummm, PA thing, looks good but a bit little? Won’t it sound scratchy up the back of a room? Man, that little Bose gets a lot of respect. I must admit, I've never seen/heard one in real life. Just the interwebs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Dan had posted videos of his gigs before and his audiences sit quiet and listen Perfect for that but I’d be a bit nervous taking the little amp to a busy bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Dan had posted videos of his gigs before and his audiences sit quiet and listen Perfect for that but I’d be a bit nervous taking the little amp to a busy bar Back at the dawn of time, I joined a band that used the massive concert PA one of the band guys hired (with ‘the works’) to large clubs and venues....a ‘double four way’ it was called ....2 huge bass bins the size of 4 wardrobes, 2 mid bins, 2 large horns.....with a fab mixer and power amps. I mean, Black Sabbath would have been happy! But for a short while, we got to use it..and also carry it in and out the gigs. My back aches thinking of it, but the sound...oh boy. The rig had the power to trundle along quietly and smoothly with the whole audio spectrum seemingly covered. The guy that owned it went zip, zip, zippity zip with the amps and mixer dials and what can we say? Superb! Plus!!! But can you keep that up - all the heavy lifting? Nup! So a bit of a downsize is needed, but I mean...you don’t have to be lazy! The little Bose would be nice at home or a little cafe, so would my 60 watt amp. I would run a line out of the back of my amp to a PA. But to get a full sound for acoustic guitar and vocals, correct me if I am wrong, but a little more effort could be needed. [blink] (Oh yeah, one night I could hear the Better Half and her friends talking at a table while the band played on....we played louder, they talked louder..and everyone else! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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