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Topic: Goodrich Matchbox |
Robert Rogers
From:
Manchester,TN
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Posted 2 Aug 2018 5:13 pm |
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| I recently purchased a Goodrich Matchbox on eBay for $80 and I haven't used one of those in several years and I was wondering what it actually does to your signal. The only thing I remember that it does is it gives you more signal from your pickup and more sustain. Any help about this unit would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys |
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Georg Sørtun
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Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 2 Aug 2018 8:24 pm
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The Goodrich Matchbox, as all buffers, presents the PU with a high and constant input-impedance, and whatever follows it with a low output-impedance. This means the PU doesn't get loaded very hard, so it will sound more linear and clear in the higher frequency range.
The Matchbox is designed to come first – be connected directly to the instrument, and be followed by a pot-VP. It will then eliminate any high frequency loss a pot-VP may cause.
In addition the Matchbox also has variable amplification, and a tone control. Makes it easy to make small volume and tone adjustments without reaching for the amp's controls. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 7:44 am
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Georg,
Yes, I really appreciate a tone and volume control right at my fingertips. 
Erv |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 8:36 am
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Me too Erv 
Only thing is that the Matchbox's gain control and subtractive tone control only allow for minemal adjustments to overall volume and tone, unless one starts out by offsetting those controls.
So, despite the fact that the Goodrich Matchbox is a good buffer, and maybe the first purpose-built series, it isn't my favorite. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 8:51 am
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Georg,
What is your favorite?
Erv |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 9:28 am
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Same old LMB-3…
With 1Mohm input impedance, reasonable wide-range controls for volume and tone, pluss a little extra in case I want/need it. I like it so much that I added the leg-clip to get it in optimal position, and if I feel like playing without a buffer I simply turn it off. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 9:37 am
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Thanks, Georg
Erv |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 9:39 am
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| I used to run the lmb-3 after a Matchbox, which resulted in an ever so slightly rawer sound that subjectively made the steel sound clearer/sharper. Not enough of a difference to bother with having a buffer preceding another buffer though, so in later years I've only used the LMB-3. |
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Tommy Boswell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 1:35 pm
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Will my overdrive pedal work like a buffer if I put it first in the signal chain?
Input impedance is 500K, and output impedance is 10K |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 4:33 pm
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| Tommy Boswell wrote: |
Will my overdrive pedal work like a buffer if I put it first in the signal chain?
Input impedance is 500K, and output impedance is 10K |
Yes, those impedances are about the same as dedicated buffers like the Matchbox have. Cannot say how good it will sound, but on paper it is fine. |
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Robert Rogers
From:
Manchester,TN
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 8:32 pm
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| Thanks guys |
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Alan Judson
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 21 Sep 2018 5:21 am
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Hi Georg,
What setting do you usually use on your Bass Limiter? |
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ajm
From:
Los Angeles
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Posted 22 Sep 2018 9:20 am
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Overdrive pedal as a buffer: Stop.
Probably, but we cannot say for sure without knowing what it is.
So you know the next question....... |
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