[DownUpDave]

Yesterday I picked up my Eastman 00 and Cordoba C10 crossover from Cosmo music , both had Schatten HFN passive pick ups installed. To be honest I was a bit apprehensive about going passive instead of active, everything else I own is active. I got caught up in the AGF Schatten passive lovefest. I do own a LR Baggs Venue DI and a Behringer AD121 so I have that covered if need be.

I plugged straight into my Fishman Loudbox Mini and both instruments were just fine with out a preamp. My gain and master were maybe 1 notch above normal so that was great. What was even greater was the tone.......ok I get it now, really really nice. Sure it needed a little EQ at the amp, what system doesn't.

The Eastman 00 when set flat on the Loudbox Mini sounded a bit bright but with good bass. I mean better base then unplugged, this made me very happy. I set the low to 12:00, the mid to 10:30 the high to 10:30 and Bingo......great tone, easy peasy. The Cordoba nylon string C10 was a little more finicky, it was a bit harsh and a bit piezo like in the flat setting. But turning the low to 1:30, mid to 9:00 and high to 10:00 brought back the warm soft nylon sound. As an aside both instruments sounded good played finger style all flesh and No nails. I know Methos had mentioned he was not as successful in that area.

I am now a believer and just wanted to say thanks to all the members who went before me and supplied so much great info and feed back. It was very helpful.