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August West
Bronze Member
USA
137 Posts |
 Posted - 02/29/2008 : 20:57:07
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| I'm wondering how everyone likes their NS-2s. One thing I'm curious about in particular is whether or not people with humbucker guitars perceive as much of a benefit as single coil people. Are there any tone sucking problems that anybody notices? Thanks. |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 21:08:04
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| I love my NS-2 so much that I actually own 2 NS-2s. I use one for my metal setup, running it last. And for that "band" I just use humbucker guitars. At home I use an NS-2 first with my Telecasters, and it gets rid of the single coil hum, yet doesn't affect my sound. Anyone who says this squishes their sound doesn't have it set right. I haven't noticed any tone sucking, if anything, it clears up your tone. Sometimes I'll notice the high end is a bit clearer when you turn in on, and I suspect thats just because some background noise has been suppressed, allowing the highs to come through clearer. |
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ssanyee
Silver Member
Hungary
288 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 21:27:54
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Hi guys,
I also have noticed some mid range boost using NS-2:
http://www.bossarea.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3862
This phenomenon still existing, however I am using mainly with humbuckers.
BTW, very usable pedal, no other major problem with it!
cheers  |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 21:53:26
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Counting my NS-2, TU-2 and PSM-5, I have 15 compact pedals and a wah in my chain. The NS-2 stops all the unwanted pedal noise, even when I use some of my older pedals. I just use regular guitar cables, as I can't afford the ones spun from Rapunzel's hair by cloistered monks, and the NS-2 stops any unwanted noise from those as well. One of the most useful features of the NS-2 is the mute function, it allows you to engage the pedal and kill the input signal completely so you don't have to worry about a lot of hum and feedback developing when you are not playing. |
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August West
Bronze Member
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 01:58:56
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| I may have to pick one of these up. On the Musician's Friend site there are currently 249 reviews posted and literally only about 6 of them are bad reviews. I don't think I've seen that for pretty much any other pedal. My hesitation is that somehow it seems strange to buy a pedal that eliminates a negative instead of creating a positive. As one reviewer wrote (more or less) "What it does it does well, but it only does one thing". I get enough hum in my setup that I think I may want to do this. Thanks. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 02:21:14
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Originally posted by jack
I love my NS-2 so much that I actually own 2 NS-2s. I use one for my metal setup, running it last. And for that "band" I just use humbucker guitars. At home I use an NS-2 first with my Telecasters, and it gets rid of the single coil hum, yet doesn't affect my sound. Anyone who says this squishes their sound doesn't have it set right. I haven't noticed any tone sucking, if anything, it clears up your tone. Sometimes I'll notice the high end is a bit clearer when you turn in on, and I suspect thats just because some background noise has been suppressed, allowing the highs to come through clearer.
Hi Jack
Will you please post your Favorite or working setting, for use with your EVER-GROWING collection of Telecasters.
In O'Clock settings please.
Hey Jack, I did a really (Bad thing, as in sic) yesterday, PM me & I'll tell you.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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alpine_56
Copper Member
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 02:32:09
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| With my NS-2 if I set it right it is about as effective as my recordind software noise suppressor. The only negitive I've found is with the NS-2 on my clean channel, it acts like the signal is distorting some. So I would guess there is some signal gain happening with the NS-2. So I only use it on the od channels as that is only where it is needed anyway. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 02:35:25
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Originally posted by pedals 4 pv
Counting my NS-2, TU-2 and PSM-5, I have 15 compact pedals and a wah in my chain. The NS-2 stops all the unwanted pedal noise, even when I use some of my older pedals. I just use regular guitar cables, as I can't afford the ones spun from Rapunzel's hair by cloistered monks, and the NS-2 stops any unwanted noise from those as well. One of the most useful features of the NS-2 is the mute function, it allows you to engage the pedal and kill the input signal completely so you don't have to worry about a lot of hum and feedback developing when you are not playing.
Hey pedals 4 pv
You left out:
Spun from Rapunzel's hair by cloistered monks,
while their foreheads are anointed, by naked vestal virgins, with tissues bathed in sacred scented oils.
Now Defrag, I might have the quote a little incorrect, but can you remember where that one came from?
No Pun or malice intended, I just couldn't resist the temptation, of using that line again. 
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 03:21:10
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
quote:
Originally posted by jack
I love my NS-2 so much that I actually own 2 NS-2s. I use one for my metal setup, running it last. And for that "band" I just use humbucker guitars. At home I use an NS-2 first with my Telecasters, and it gets rid of the single coil hum, yet doesn't affect my sound. Anyone who says this squishes their sound doesn't have it set right. I haven't noticed any tone sucking, if anything, it clears up your tone. Sometimes I'll notice the high end is a bit clearer when you turn in on, and I suspect thats just because some background noise has been suppressed, allowing the highs to come through clearer.
Hi Jack
Will you please post your Favorite or working setting, for use with your EVER-GROWING collection of Telecasters.
In O'Clock settings please.
Hey Jack, I did a really (Bad thing, as in sic) yesterday, PM me & I'll tell you.
Regards Dr. Bob
For the one I use with my Teles, 3 o'clock on the first knob and 9 o'clock on the second. |
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How do you like your NS-2?
