match box (imp. control)

stingray · Post by **stingray** » 13 Jan 2002 10:25 am

Hello "FORUM"
Has anyone used a match box on a Peavey Nashville 1000?
I have used one on many amps, mostly tube,
with only one volume control.

most of the solid state mfg. that use a pre & post cotrol claim there is no need for one. just adjust input level to get the same
type of pickup match...any thoughts?

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Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 13 Jan 2002 2:31 pm

If you've used one with a Tube amp you will probably want to use it with a solid state amp. I've never heard what you've said about SS amps.

I used to use one all the time with my PP Emmons and a Session 500 and Nashville 400. And with my Franklin with the original Lawrence 510 pickups. With the newer L710's I find I don't need a matchbox type unit.

stingray · Post by **stingray** » 13 Jan 2002 3:20 pm

Jack!

What they are saying is that a match box is a var. gain mini amp. on a nashville 1000 you can turn up the pre amp gain and do the same thing. I haven't got a answer from Peavy on this yet. thank you for your reply!

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Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Jan 2002 3:40 am

A "Matchbox" or similar device is primarily a buffer amp that has a low Z output. Some have gain controls on them and some even have a tone control.

But, it's more than a "gain control".

stingray · Post by **stingray** » 14 Jan 2002 12:39 pm

Jack !

"NOW" that makes more since.. more of a imp. match than a over all gain. "Thanks"

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