Brad's BlackBox

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 12 Mar 2005 5:56 am

I recieved my new BlackBox over the weekend. WOW! What an incredible difference and improvement to my tone. The BlackBox smoothed out my tone while giving it more depth and a bigger dimension.I can't imagine playing without it now. I really believe in this product.
T.W.
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Randy Beavers · Post by **Randy Beavers** » 12 Mar 2005 6:08 am

Hello Tommy. Wait 'till you record with it! And if you're in a studio where you have to record direct, it will make your day.

Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 12 Mar 2005 6:35 am

I`ve had mine for about 9 months now and I won`t play without it.
I really belive in it. It is no gimmick or effect - it`s just basic amplifier construction, so to speak, and thats why it works for the better.

IMHO this is the best steelguitar product to come along in maybe over 30 years.

Dag[This message was edited by Dag Wolf on 12 March 2005 at 06:36 AM.]

Richard Cooper · Post by **Richard Cooper** » 12 Mar 2005 7:08 am

Best thing I have ever got to improve my sound.
Black Box Goooood!

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 12 Mar 2005 7:42 am

Pardon my ignorance, but what is a Black Box? I've seen it mentioned before but never quite understood what it does,- is it some sort of preamp/compressor?

Steinar

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Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 12 Mar 2005 8:19 am

http://home.earthlink.net/~bradsarno/blackbox.html

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Gere Mullican · Post by **Gere Mullican** » 12 Mar 2005 9:40 am

I ain't believing ANYTHING can improve Tommy White's tone. Do you use anything else with the black box? If the black box can improve on your perfect tone then I got to have one. Maybe I need one instead of the POD xt. Tommy, you have a fan for life (me). Thanks
Gere

Gaylon Mathews · Post by **Gaylon Mathews** » 12 Mar 2005 6:58 pm

I've been wanting one of these for a while now but I can't bring myself to buy something that has to sit on the floor by me. Things are too cluttered around me as it is. Can you rack mount the Black Box?

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Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 12 Mar 2005 10:45 pm

Gaylon, my Black Box rides in the bottom of my rack.
Jerry

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 13 Mar 2005 9:13 am

Well Allright!! Thanks for the kind words about the Box guys. And Tommy, thanks so much! We're thrilled that it's working well for you. I really like your description of the change it makes. Keep us posted.

Thanks,

Brad and Auset Sarno www.steelguitarblackbox.com

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 13 Mar 2005 2:45 pm

Brad,
You are very welcome. Thank you for such a great product!
Gaylon,
I would wear it in my hat to have the tone of the Black Box. It is like hearing fm radio for the first time after listening to an unclear channel on an a.m. pocket radio.
Gere,
Thank you very much. I most often use a Boss DD2 foot stomper delay. However, the Black Box is such a rich, pleasant tone, I did not feel the need to use any delay this weekend at the Opry. Just the Box and a little amp reverb put a smile on my chubby face.
Thanks again and my best,
T.W. [This message was edited by Tommy White on 13 March 2005 at 02:54 PM.]

Bruce Bouton · Post by **Bruce Bouton** » 13 Mar 2005 7:08 pm

I just recieved my second Black Box. I second what Tommy said.
BB

Auset Sarno · Post by **Auset Sarno** » 14 Mar 2005 7:05 am

bump...

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 14 Mar 2005 8:44 am

This is interesting.

seldomfed · Post by **seldomfed** » 14 Mar 2005 10:11 am

Things are too cluttered around me as it is. Can you rack mount the Black Box?

Since I don't use 19" rack EFX now - I took an old sewing machine box and created a 'tall pedal board'. Basically the lid sits up high enough I can touch pedals without bending over. It's wide enough for my Black Box, Peterson VSII tuner, a powerstrip, and a few Boss pedals. But small enough that I can sit it right next to me, plug in the Hilton into the power strip. Everything else is permanently plugged in. All the signal cables are in place to make connections so setup is quick. I'll try and put a pic up sometime soon - it works for me. Plus the case stores my Hilton and some other stuff I usually haul that won't fit in the pacrat seat.

chris[This message was edited by seldomfed on 14 March 2005 at 10:12 AM.]

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 14 Mar 2005 8:58 pm

Gee...I guess the word is really out now! I really love the BB. You go Brad. Brad is really particular about the quality. I carried my Black Box all the way to Dallas where Brad upgraded a small part at the show. He and his wife are really special people. I always enjoy chatting with them, I bet they'd be fun to party with too! Airport security didn't say much about it going there but checked it on the way out. Can an X-ray machine look through a black box? I don't think it could hurt one though. It's working fine, very fine. Since I've gotten it I have personally gotten more comments about how "sweet" my tone is from other musician as well as not players very regularly. [This message was edited by W Franco on 14 March 2005 at 09:00 PM.][This message was edited by W Franco on 14 March 2005 at 09:07 PM.]

Auset Sarno · Post by **Auset Sarno** » 15 Mar 2005 8:31 am

Thanks Wayne, it was so nice seeing you in Dallas - what a show! Glad the your SGBB continues to serve you well.

Auset Sarno

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 15 Mar 2005 12:27 pm

Since coming home from Dallas I have used the SGBB every night at home for practise and had it out last Friday on a gig.
I honestly cannot find the words to describe the difference in my tone and believe it or not I am actually playing better than ever.
The Black box will soon become a standard piece of equipment.No Steeler should be without one.
It is also nice to know you are purchasing from a nice couple(Brad and Auset)
Thanks again
Billy

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 15 Mar 2005 12:48 pm

...sounds like it's designed to optimize a solid state power amp...what's it do if you're already playing through a Hilton pedal which has impedance matching, into a tube amp such as a Fender Vibrosonic?...

Peewee Charles · Post by **Peewee Charles** » 15 Mar 2005 3:07 pm

The Black Box is amazing!!! I 3rd what Tommy & Bruce had to say.......Just received mine & used it direct in the studio today & it was more than I expected!!! Thanks for a great product Brad!!!! Looking forward to meeting you & your wife someday, you guys sound like great people!!!

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 15 Mar 2005 5:32 pm

I borrowed one from Pete Burak, HAD to have one before my next gig, have not played without it since. With my setup it gives me such clarity in the upper midrange. Like TW I am using less effects all of the time as I am in love with my PP sound all over again. Thanks a million Brad.

Larry Behm

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 15 Mar 2005 8:53 pm

Brad, I wanna buy one just so I can take it apart. You're not rubbing all the funny numbers off the parts with acetone are ya?

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 16 Mar 2005 5:20 am

Then Larry did the same thing to Me!

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 16 Mar 2005 1:03 pm

..bump up...any comments on this question?..

...sounds like it's designed to optimize a solid state power amp...what's it do if you're already playing through a Hilton pedal which has impedance matching, into a tube amp such as a Fender Vibrosonic?...

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 16 Mar 2005 4:45 pm

Verrry Interesting question. What does the BB do (i.e. do to the perceived sound quality) in an amp that already has a nice pair if 6L6's (or equiv) in the tube output circuits anyway. Is the result then BB^2? (as in Black Box Squared)?