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Masotti: FAQ

   

 

1 WB*; where to position?

The usual position is before any effect in the signal chain.

As close to the guitar's output as possible. (notice: Fuzz and Wah)

Fuzz; WB before or after Fuzz?

Our experience is that WB works very well before a Fuzz.

Wah; WB before or after Wah?

You can try to connect WB after this effect since some Wah like a high impedance signal.
WB will start to do it's job after the output of the Wah-Wah.
2 WB's; I have two WB's. Where to position?
The first WB should be connected immediately after the guitar as first. (notice: 1 WB)
The second device is perfect after volume pedal in order to eliminate bandwidth cut due
to volume position, and before ambient or modulation effects.  
Don't you use a volumepedal, than position the second WB as last in chain before the amp's input.

Buffer on buffer; I do have a pedal with integrated buffer (Boss, Maxon Reissue)

Buffer on buffer; With the use of a WB I get 'buffer on buffer'. Is this a bad thing?
WB is recommended not only for True Bypass chains but also for buffered ones, since
internal buffers of various effects don't match the following input circuit for level and impedance.
Digital pedals; Does the WB have the same effect on analog as digital pedals?
Yes. The most common feedback is "always new strings"-effect, more stability
and presence of bass notes, clearness and intelligibility of mid-high frequencies.
Wireless; WB and wireless systems recommended?
WB improves matching between guitar and input circuit of the transmitter.
FX-loop; WB in an (low Z) fx-loop?
Level acceptance of WB is enough also for +4dB signals, even in this case we
recommend (not mandatory) 18V power supply. In this position WB can solve
some impedance mismatches in hand-made or boutique amps, which fx-loop is
not so standard as level and impedance. Of course, it's main use is on pedalboards.

Bassguitar; WB recommended?

Yes, its bandwidth is perfect also for bassguitar.

For bass equipped with active pickups, we recommend an 18V external power

supply in order to avoid possible clipping of the strongest notes (headroom).
For passive pickups there's certainly no problem.

NOTE: Experiment with the positioning of the WB in the signal chain.

NOTE: What's best is what sounds best to you!

* WB=Masotti White Box

   

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