NAD - Henriksen The Bud - Page 2

Methos1979 · #16 02-18-2016, 05:34 PM

In my waxing poetic on my last post I forgot to ask one of my important questions: How is the feedback? One feature I've grown accustomed to loving in acoustic amplifiers is a notch filter or other feedback-fighting circuitry. I notice no such features (at least in the photos above) on The Bud...

drplayer · #17 02-19-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Methos1979

In my waxing poetic on my last post I forgot to ask one of my important questions: How is the feedback? One feature I've grown accustomed to loving in acoustic amplifiers is a notch filter or other feedback-fighting circuitry. I notice no such features (at least in the photos above) on The Bud...

According to the Henriksen web-site, "The amp and cabinet are naturally feedback resistant which limits the need for artificial notch filtering and other suppression technologies that negatively effect your tone."

I've noticed zero feedback to date; but so far, I've only played through it by going direct from my guitar (with K&K Pure Mini) to the amp. I'm waiting for my Sennheiser e914 and Rode NT1-A to arrive before experimenting with mic'ing; however, if I'm not mistaken, Eric Skye mics his SCGC 00-Skye with a AKG 414 LDC mic and it sounds great. I've seen other The Bud reviews as well where the guitar is mic'ed, and they also sounded great, so I'm not anticipating any issues.

Methos1979 · #18 02-19-2016, 04:22 PM

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According to the Henriksen web-site, "The amp and cabinet are naturally feedback resistant which limits the need for artificial notch filtering and other suppression technologies that negatively effect your tone."

I've noticed zero feedback to date; but so far, I've only played through it by going direct from my guitar (with K&K Pure Mini) to the amp. I'm waiting for my Sennheiser e914 and Rode NT1-A to arrive before experimenting with mic'ing; however, if I'm not mistaken, Eric Skye mics his SCGC 00-Skye with a AKG 414 LDC mic and it sounds great. I've seen other The Bud reviews as well where the guitar is mic'ed, and they also sounded great, so I'm not anticipating any issues.

Very interesting, indeed. I'd like to hear from the others that have owned these for some time - any problems on your end with feedback? I might end up having to audition one of these and see if it will cover all my bases that the SA220 and Artist currently cover. What is the street price of these anyway? $1,200 to $1,300 sticks in my mind if I remember correctly...

drplayer · #19 02-19-2016, 05:24 PM

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Methos1979 · #20 02-19-2016, 06:01 PM

How is The Bud for vocals? Haven't seen a lot of comment specifically about that now that I think about it. Anyone use it for guitar and vocals and if so, how does it sound? How does it compare to some of the amps discussed here like the SA220?

drplayer · #21 02-19-2016, 06:55 PM

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How is The Bud for vocals? Haven't seen a lot of comment specifically about that now that I think about it. Anyone use it for guitar and vocals and if so, how does it sound?

FWIW, here's one example...

It sounds really good with my Shure SM58, but I just picked up a Rode NT1-A that I'm anxious to try...

jonfields45 · #22 02-20-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Methos1979

In my waxing poetic on my last post I forgot to ask one of my important questions: How is the feedback? One feature I've grown accustomed to loving in acoustic amplifiers is a notch filter or other feedback-fighting circuitry. I notice no such features (at least in the photos above) on The Bud...

In my gigging experience (obviously not the whole story), feedback is always a floor monitor pointed at a guitar with a soundboard transducer or internal mic. Since my duo gave up on floor monitors, we have not had feedback problems except at events with their own sound and booming monitors. For those gigs we leave the K&K equipped Martin's home or struggle with a Baggs Venue notch filter which is probably as good as it gets and still far from perfectly effective. I would not miss a notch filter and the one in my ZT Lunchbox Acoustic never gets used.

SimplyLuo · #23 02-20-2016, 01:48 PM

Maybe a silly question - is it safe to put distortion through this amp or no?

jonfields45 · #24 02-21-2016, 08:11 AM

Several recent threads note that the mic inputs on various (not all) acoustic guitar amps don't do justice to an instrument. Two identical channels is a plus for the Bud. To put a second instrument into my ZT Lunchbox Acoustic I use the backside AUX (MP3) input and a 1/4" TS to 3.5mm TRS conversion cable. The mic input is only suitable for mics.

Regarding a Bud and distortion, I use my Tube Screamer (TS9 mini with a battery attached with a rubber band) with my T5z through our PA and my ZT. For my purposes it gets me a more than good enough distorted electric guitar tone with a minimum of fuss. I predominantly gig with the T5z in "acoustic guitar" mode.

Methos1979 · #25 02-22-2016, 04:03 PM

Just got off the phone with Robinson at SoundPure. Going to give The Bud a try since they do a try-before-you-buy deal. That will allow me to A/B it with the SA220. If it sounds at least as good as the SA220 then I'll likely keep it and sell both Fishman amps off to cover the cost. I really don't see needing more. Worst case I can always add an extension speaker.

jonfields45 · #26 02-24-2016, 07:37 AM

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Just got off the phone with Robinson at SoundPure. Going to give The Bud a try since they do a try-before-you-buy deal. That will allow me to A/B it with the SA220. If it sounds at least as good as the SA220 then I'll likely keep it and sell both Fishman amps off to cover the cost. I really don't see needing more. Worst case I can always add an extension speaker.

How did the Bud work out?

Methos1979 · #27 02-24-2016, 08:34 AM

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How did the Bud work out?

Haven't gotten one yet. They are sold out. Selling like hot cakes, he said, but getting more in soon and will get one then. Will do a review regardless of whether or not I decide to keep it.

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guitararmy · #28 03-03-2016, 08:38 AM

There's a favorable review in the latest issue of Guitar Player (David Bowie cover)

Br1ck · #29 03-03-2016, 10:25 AM

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There's a favorable review in the latest issue of Guitar Player (David Bowie cover)

Not trying to be snarky, but have you ever read a bad review in any music mag? For that matter, you don't get them from individuals either. You've got to be your own judge. That's why I admire anyone with a try first business plan.

drplayer · #30 03-03-2016, 10:52 AM

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Not trying to be snarky, but have you ever read a bad review in any music mag?

Generally not, however, it could just be that the magazine chooses not to publish reviews for items they find to be sub-par, rather than publish an unfavorable review and have to deal with the aftermath of that? Don't know, and not saying I agree with that approach, just that it could be a viable reason for not seeing more/any poor reviews. But as you said, nothing's better than taking it for a spin yourself...