Enhancer, anybody using one?

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 2 Jun 2003 9:08 pm

An interesting addition to our amps is the Enhancer and was wondering if anyone here has one and what amp are you using. I see them on the stage at the Opry and figure they must do what the name implies. The idea sounds feasible and makes sense if they indeed do as advertised.
I have a new Webb 614-E two piece on order and may invest in this extra piece as sometimes we need all the help we can get, thanks, Gary.

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 3 Jun 2003 3:36 am

I know the bass player from Spinal Tap was using an "enhancer".

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 3 Jun 2003 6:26 am

I believe the Enhancer lets you 'go to 11'
It also puts armadillos in your trousers

All seriousness aside, I'd be interested in knowing what an Enhancer is. I'm not aware of a product with that name. What exactly does it do? Why do you feel you need it? Are you talking about a Sonic Maximizer? Who is the mfgr?

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 3 Jun 2003 9:04 am

I was curious if steel players are using this also. The Enhancer is a cool ampstand that scoops the sound from the back of an open back cabinet and forces it out a big "horn" focused towards the front. I've seen guitarists using them, and was pretty impressed. It really increases volume and bass responce. Here's a link...
http://www.smithsoundproducts.com/home.htm

Tony LaCroix · Post by **Tony LaCroix** » 3 Jun 2003 9:39 am

Wow! That's a really cool idea. Kinda pricey for a chunk of carpeted wood, though. I've got $100 for the first guy who can make me a decent copy of this thing for my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 3 Jun 2003 10:09 am

Moved to "Electronics" section.

Michael Brewer · Post by **Michael Brewer** » 3 Jun 2003 11:01 am

I use an Enhancer with my Music Man 115HD and the difference is significant. My Carter S-12 sounded great before and now is even better. I do a lot of jazz stuff and the bottom side is much improved with the Enhancer. It is a great looking unit with quality construction. You only get what you are willing to pay for.

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Mike Brewer

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 3 Jun 2003 4:22 pm

I did not put this in electronics to begin with because there is nothing electrical about it but it fits here also. I agree that you get what you pay for and I'm sure someone with wood and tools could make a home-made copy but when you pay so much for a steel and a good amp, what's another 3-4 hundred bucks for a professional job that doesn't look like it was built on the tailgate of a ranch truck. I think we all want to look pro as well as sound like one.

Steve French · Post by **Steve French** » 11 Jun 2003 8:35 pm

I see these things every year at the NAMM Show, and every year I am amazed again at how good they sound. Even a Princeton or a Deluxe sounds fat and beefy with one of these things. Are they pricey for a "carpeted chunk of wood?" Absolutely! But it is a very good product.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 12 Jun 2003 9:28 am

I'd like to try a baby one for my Fender Champ!

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 12 Jun 2003 7:25 pm

I just bought a new Peavey Classic 50 - 212, and with that great sound, I have high expectations for an Enhancer soon! I now have the sound that I had years ago. I'm not going to spoil it with too many effects! I doubt anything more than a reasonable amount of Analog Delay, maybe!

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