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Review – Miura K3 DI & Preamp

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Miura Guitars U.S.A. recently launched their second pedal offering dedicated to bassists, the K3 DI & Preamp.

This visually colorful follow-up to the visually stark M2 Compressor, shares a common trait with its predecessor: it adds little, to no, color to your natural tone. In short, you plug and play while enjoying a crisp, bright, and slightly more musical sound.

“Many players love the sound of our onboard K3 bass preamp so we designed and built the K3 DI & Preamp as an external pedal so bassists wouldn’t have to remodel their bass to get the Muira sound,” said Hiro Miura, founder of Miura Guitars USA, Inc.

The Preamp

Since the signal coming out of a bass is somewhat anemic, preamps are used to boost the signal before it reaches the amplifier. Bringing the signal up to “line level” allows the bass to work with power amps, mixers, etc. These preamps can be in the bass or in an external device like the Miura K3.

Preamps also lower the impedance, balance the signal, and even color the tone. The catch, however, with preamps is they can add to your bass’ tone. Many bassists will select their preamps to get, or to avoid altogether, that coloring.

“Because the Mid EQ is a pot, rather than a switch, players are able to find their preference seamlessly,” Miura said. “A switch only allows the user to set to a limited range, but the pot enables a wider range of selection.

“The K3’s Hi freq switch also allows the selection of a sound range, a characteristic combination of a single coil pickup and a humbucking pickup. As a result, the noise is extremely restrained, keeping the sound warm, natural, and very clear.”

The DI

One of the critical functions of a DI box is to convert unbalanced high impedance signals to balanced low impedance signals.

“Since our DI uses a full-scale EDCOR transformer, it can not be compared to a simplified DI,” Miura said. “You can think of the K3 as a high-quality DI with supreme sound quality…that comes with a preamp.”

Features

The K3 is a ruggedly-built pedal featuring bright pink and gold graphics. The features include:

  • VOLUME: Controls the volume of OUT and DI OUT.
  • BASS: Controls the low range (20Hz Peak).
  • MIDDLE: Controls the mid-range. The frequency of the mid-range can be adjusted by MID FREQ.
  • MID FREQ: Sets the zone of the mid-range to change. The range of the zone is 160Hz to 4kHz.
  • TREBLE: Controls the high range. The frequency of the high range can be adjusted by the HI FREQ switch.
  • GAIN: Controls the gain width (10dB to 22dB) of the sound signal coming through.
  • G-LIFT: ON/OFF switch for the ground lift.
  • PAD: Decreases the signal of LINE OUT and DI OUT by -15dB.
  • EQ: ON/OFF switch for the EQ parts.
  • LOOP: Switches the flow of signal of Effect Loop IN/OUT.
  • HI FREQ: Switches the zone of TREBLE to 12kHz or 18kHz.
  • DC 9V: DC 9V, over 150mA, center minus.
  • LINE IN/OUT: ¼”
  • EFFECT LOOP SWITCH: The signal connected to this IN/OUT can be switched ON/OFF by LOOP.
  • DI OUT: XLR out.

The Miura is currently in limited production with a suggested retail price of $379.99 and can be purchased from authorized Miura Guitars USA, Inc. retailers.

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New Gear: Trickfish Introduces New Line of Pedals

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New Gear: Trickfish Introduces New Line of Pedals

Trickfish Introduces New Line of Pedals…

Trickfish is proud to announce the release of its new line of stompbox pedals, thoughtfully designed for discerning musicians. The VCA Compressor, Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and Signal Filter pedals are designed and manufactured by Trickfish in the USA and feature the highest-quality components and materials for long-term durability and pristine sound.

These pedals embody Trickfish’s commitment to delivering top-tier sound quality and dynamic musicality, providing smart and user-friendly tools to help bassists achieve their ideal sound on stage and in the studio. All of the Trickfish stompbox pedals feature a high-quality angled steel chassis, smooth taper knobs, top-mounted jacks, easy to read graphics and are powered by standard 9V DC pedalboard power supply-compatible jacks.

“The new pedals represent what I consider the “bass toolbox” that can enhance the experience of any bass player in a live situation”, says Ryan Owens, President of Trickfish. “We love how this first offering has turned out and there’s more to come!”

Click to view demo videos

Retail pricing: VCA Compressor: $249, Overdrive Preamp: $229,  Signal Filter: $219, and External Preamp: $219.

For more information about Trickfish Amplification and its innovative lineup of bass pedals, visit trickfishamps.com.

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Reviews: Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus 450 and Bass Engine 17

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Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus 450 and Bass Engine 17 Reviews…

In this issue, we take an in-depth look at two new amps from Phil Jones Bass, the Compact Plus 450 and Bass Engine 17.

For more information, visit online at pjbworld.com

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

K3 Sisters Band Interview…

It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.

Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount of original music,  music videos, streaming concerts, podcasts, and content that has taken numerous social media platforms by storm. On TikTok alone, they have over 2.5 million followers and more than a billion views.

Join me as we hear the story of their musical journey, how they get their sound, and the fundamental principles behind these prolific musicians.

Here is the K3 Sisters Band!

Photo, Bruce Ray Productions

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What is a Pinched Nerve? with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Dr Randal Kertz - Bass Player Health - Oct 2022

What is a Pinched Nerve?

In this month’s video, we will cover how to tell if you have a pinched nerve and when to seek professional help.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health

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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole

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Bassist Danielle Nicole…

Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. 

Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune home. Danielle recently released “The Love You Bleed” last January and will be touring the album this upcoming year.

Join me as we learn about Danielle’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, her plans for the future and more.

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Photo, Missy Faulkner

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