Henriksen amp settings

**Jazz_175** · 06-10-2012, 07:46 AM

I would like to invite all those who own and use a Henriksen JazzAmp, including the Henriksen Heads,
to post the Eq setting they use, and possibly also the guitar they use and any pedal they put in front of the amp.
Today I tried the following (got it from AAJ forum)

Guitar: Gibson 335
Pedal: TC Hall of Fame Reverb
100Hz: noon
300Hz: 1 o'clock
1KHz: 3 o'clock
3KHZ : all the way up
10KHz: all the way up

I think I got some sort of Metheny sound, rolling off the treble to around 4

**jorgemg1984** · 06-10-2012, 08:03 AM

Those are the Bobby Broom settings right? Funny thing Metheny said on a GP interview some years ago he used an Henriksen on small clubs and I never noticed any buzz around that statement... (probably because of endorsment things, the same must have happened with Jim Hall too).

I remember I used the 300 hz knob quite low... the rest didn't seem to have that much effect honestly. Try the Jimmy Brunno settings, everything at 25% I think.

**Jazz_175** · 06-10-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

Those are the Bobby Broom settings right?

I don't really know. I took them from here
Ultimate Jazz Guitar Amp - Page 32 - Jazz Bulletin Board
post n.478
But according to this other thread
https://www.jazzguitar.be/forum/guita...-settings.html
the settings are:
Frequency settings for the Convertible's Head:
100 Hz--dialed all the way down
300 Hz--dialed all the way down
1 KHz--about 2 o'clock
3 KHz--about 2 o'clock
10 KHz--about 2 o'clock

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

Funny thing Metheny said on a GP interview some years ago he used an Henriksen on small clubs

So he liked it, I guess.

The setting with all knobs at 25% gives also a nice even sound with not that much boomy bass.

**Tom Karol** · 06-10-2012, 09:31 AM

General Jazz Settings JazzAmp 112 tilted up on an AmpWedge with Volume at 9:00 and Reverb at 9:00.
Guitar tone and volume controls at 8.
These are just starting points - depends on the room.

Archtop (Eastman AR403CE)
100 Hz 12:00
300 Hz 11:00
1 kHz 12:00
3 kHz 12:00
10 kHz 12:00

335 clone (Crafter SEG480)
100 Hz 10:00
300 Hz 11:00
1 kHz 12:00
3 kHz 1:00
10 kHz 12:00

Tele clone (Hamer T51)
100 Hz 12:00
300 Hz 11:00
1 kHz 1:00
3 kHz 1:00
10 kHz 12:00

**jorgemg1984** · 06-10-2012, 09:37 AM

Oh I got confused, so we have Bruno's settings, Broom's settings and Mav's settings from AAJ.

**Jazz_175** · 06-10-2012, 09:41 AM

Hello Tom,
thanks a lot, very detailed.
I was waiting for your input

**gersdal** · 06-10-2012, 09:51 AM

I always start with everything all down and adjust according to the acoustics in the room. Gibson Herb Ellis model.

**colski** · 06-10-2012, 09:52 AM

I've used a Henriksen for about 4 years now with a Gibson 175, no effects. I played around with the EQ when I got it, but for some reason I just leave everything set to 12 o'clock now, and I'm happy with the sound. Easy to remember the settings too!

**Jazz_175** · 06-10-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by gersdal

I always start with everything all down and adjust according to the acoustics in the room. Gibson Herb Ellis model.

I see, that's also a very good strategy

**NSJ** · 06-10-2012, 10:17 AM

Guitar: Gibson ES-339
Pedal chain: EH Reverb and Delay, Volume, Jam Man Stereo Loop Station, Seymour Duncan Twin Tube pre-amp
100Hz:11:00
300Hz: noon
1KHz: all the way up
3KHZ : all the way up
10KHz: all the way up

**mr. beaumont** · 06-10-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by gersdal

I always start with everything all down and adjust according to the acoustics in the room. Gibson Herb Ellis model.

Pretty much how i go about things too...

Im my living room it usually ends up like this...

Left to right....10 o'clock...9 o'clock...rest at noon...except for the last one...really depends on my ears that day...

**jorgemg1984** · 06-10-2012, 11:28 AM

I was just reading this other forum and this guy says Scofield also plays the Henriksen when he wants a simple setup like Metheny

http://www.playjazzguitar.com/forum/...ic.php?p=40486

**Jazz_175** · 06-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

I was just reading this other forum and this guy says Scofield also plays the Henriksen when he wants a simple setup like Metheny

http://www.playjazzguitar.com/forum/...ic.php?p=40486

He is not referring to any interview or video. So how can we believe that that is true?

**mr. beaumont** · 06-11-2012, 05:41 PM

Just tried the "Jimmy Bruno" settings for kicks.

How cool is that? It's like having a whole new amp! Transparent clean...very hi-fi, almost "acoustic" sounding.

So now I have that tone at my fingertips as well...best. amp. ever.

**jorgemg1984** · 06-11-2012, 05:44 PM

Well you can't know if it's true or not. On the other hand I can't see why he would lie about that.

**Jazz_175** · 06-11-2012, 05:53 PM

These days I am just thinking I should have bought the Head rather than the Combo, at times I find the amp too dark, especially when I switch back from the Deluxe Reverb. It might be the Henriksen speaker's fault.
I think I read somewhere that the 12" combo was initially designed for bass, but I might be wrong.

**mr. beaumont** · 06-11-2012, 05:55 PM

Bummer they're not currently making the convertible...I love mine, and the ability to try different speker cabs is cool...even though i generally stick with my redstone...

**jorgemg1984** · 06-11-2012, 06:53 PM

Since I have the jazzmaster utralight I have really converted to head and cabs configuration. The versatility is just unbeatable...

Jazz-175 Henriksen promoted the 112 as a bass amp but I don't know exactly why... Their amp is always the same in all models, even in the blues amp. The differences are in the speakers (size or type).

It's natural that you hear the Henriksen as dark after a Deluxe... the Deluxe is a pretty bright amp (the bright cap mod is legendary already on those amps). Part of the problem of the darkness of that amp is that you can't dial it out with the EQ but you can try some solutions: put some foam on the front hole or lift the amp from the floor (I received my 2x12 cab today after a mod and the difference on the bass between floor and the AER Tilt was pretty big).

I would try these before the expensive solutions (eq pedal / new speaker).

**Jazz_175** · 06-12-2012, 02:24 AM

I would be very much interested in making a side by side comparison between JazzAmp and BluesAmp.
I was in fact considering to buy one of these:
Ampwedge

**jorgemg1984** · 06-12-2012, 04:49 AM

AER Tilt System - Thomann Cyberstore Português

I use this one for small gigs and at home... cheap and practical

Standback Ampstand - Thomann Cyberstore Português

This is great for large amps / bigger gigs.

I think importing the amp wedge will be too expensive, but it might be worth it I don't know... never tried one!

**Jazz_175** · 06-12-2012, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by Jazz_175

I think I read somewhere that the 12" combo was initially designed for bass, but I might be wrong.

It is actually written on Henriksen home page

"The JazzAmpTM 112 was originally designed for string bass, but also sounds fantastic for guitar. JazzAmpTM 112 features a 12" Eminence speaker in a cabinet that is 14" X 15.5" X 13" weighing 32 pounds. Best for jazz bassists, 7-string players, or players who utilize a lot of walking bass line style at higher volumes."

**jorgemg1984** · 06-12-2012, 05:48 AM

They also said that about the Blues Amp - but the amplifier circuit (pre and power) is always the same. The difference between the 10 an the 12 is speaker / cabinet size; they actually use a bass speaker (Beta 10 and Beta 12) on both amps.

The funny thing is they say "We readily admit that a Henriksen JazzAmp-10, as great as it is for jazz, is by its nature a poor choice for rock" and then say "the BluesAmp utilizes a punchier speaker for greater sound pressure that cuts through mix, working perfectly with a solid body or semi-hollow guitar for blues or fusion jazz" and they are talking about the same amp with just a different speaker.

**mangotango** · 06-12-2012, 06:46 AM

Rehearsing last night, I used this:

100Hz: 10 o'clock
300Hz: 12 o'clock
1KHz: 4 o'clock
3KHZ : 4 o'clock
10KHz: 2 o'clock

Interestingly enough, I tried running a second amp (Ashdown bass combo, of all things, but a reasonable clean sound) out of the other output of my Boss Chorus stompbox. I set the Ashdown to approximate the Henriksen sound as closely as possible, and put the amps about 10 feet apart.

Huge sound. Not overwhelmingly loud, as both amps were turned down to "living room" level - but a sense of space was conjured up. Loved it.

**Jazz_175** · 06-12-2012, 07:28 AM

mangotango, thanks for your contribution.

Regarding the Henriksen speakers, I'd like to go more into the details, that I discovered this morning, and someone could also be interested.

JazzAmp 10", speaker Eminence® Beta-A 10, it belongs to the
Pro Audio series
"Recommended for professional audio, bass guitar, mid-bass or floor monitor applications in sealed enclosures. Also works well as a mid-bass or woofer in vented enclosures."

JazzAmp 12", speaker Eminence® Beta-A 1, Pro Audio series,
"Recommended for professional audio, bass guitar, mid-bass or floor monitor applications in sealed enclosures. Also works well as a mid-bass or woofer in vented enclosures."

BluesAmp 10", speaker Eminence® Ragin' Cajun 10,
Patriot Series
"The Eminence Ragin Cajun guitar speaker puts you in control to be heard loud and clear. Very loud, touch sensitive and responsive with nice bell sounding top end and a little bite."

BluesAmp 12", speaker Eminence® Legend 1258
Legend Series
"The Eminence Legend 1258 guitar speaker is a fastball down the middle, perfect for blues and rock. Vintage American tone with tight lows and warm, smooth mids and highs. Strong upper mid emphasis and extended highs."