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Pharaoh sustain

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:44 pm
by ryandfl
I got a Pharaoh a few days ago and it sounds really good, but it seems to have an odd effect on sustain in my rig. It sounds kind of like a compressor whose settings I don't like.

The initial attack and 'a moment' afterwards sounds compressed in a way I would expect, but after holding a cord for a second the volume drops off along with the compressed vibe, into a more natural sound. I'm not liking the transition because it seems unnatural ends up sounding kind of 'weak'.

This isn't going on with all settings, but many. I'm playing with a Les Paul into a '65 Fender Showman.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Re: Pharaoh sustain

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:48 pm
by sonidero
Which Pharaoh and which settings??? I can duplicate and see... :hello:

Re: Pharaoh sustain

Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:36 am
by zRobertez
I don't remember that with the Pharaoh I used to have.

Re: Pharaoh sustain

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:10 pm
by benjuro
Pharaoh can sound a little thin if the volume is too low but I've never noticed what you're describing either.
What are the input (hi/lo) and diode switches set to?