Fishman Platinum Pro or LR Baggs Venue

[Kevin K]

Which do you prefer and why?


Thanks.

[Perry]

Red Eye Preamp

It is easy it works and sounds fantastic.

[Kevin K]

There are many that seem to like the unit. If it had a mute feature built in, I would not mind trying it out.

Red Eye Preamp

It is easy it works and sounds fantastic.

[Dave Sheets]

Been happy with a radial pz-pre, has a mute button

[pops1]

There are many that seem to like the unit. If it had a mute feature built in, I would not mind trying it out.

You can have the boost remade into a mute, I added a mini toggle to mine as I wanted to keep the boost so I have both. They will do it at the factory, the toggle is my idea and I am not sure the factory will do that, but they will change the boost to a mute.

[Roger Adams]

I like my Fishman Platinum Pro for both mandolin and banjo.

[lonestar_shawn]

Fire-Eye used to offer, and may still offer, a simple mute switch that plugs into the effects loop. I talked with the owner/designer when I bought mine and he sold me the mute switch as well. It's a great sounding and simple setup.

[Kevin K]

What pickup are using on mandolin? K&K?

[pops1]

What pickup are using on mandolin? K&K?

That's what I use, sounds great, it's a nice combination.

[Chief]

Been using the Venue for years, and I love it. Built like a tank. I play at least 3 instruments when I gig, and the tuner(mute) feature makes changing instruments a quick, quiet breeze. The tuner works great, especially in dark places, and the boost is handy for leads. If my Venue ever craps out, I'll immediately get a new one.

[Astro]

I have an older Fishman Platinum Pro EQ and it sounds good and does the job so I never upgraded but it doesnt have the features like tuner/mute or boost that the venue has. And I think those are important features. I am playing with a new guy who has the venue for his banjo so within the next few weeks I will be able to borrow it and set up the PA and do an A/B comparison to see if the venue sounds as good or better or the same. Features are very important but ultimately you're paying for the tone.

[Austin Bob]

Been using the Venue for years, and I love it. Built like a tank. I play at least 3 instruments when I gig, and the tuner(mute) feature makes changing instruments a quick, quiet breeze. The tuner works great, especially in dark places, and the boost is handy for leads. If my Venue ever craps out, I'll immediately get a new one.

Yep, I use the Venue as well. Both the mute and boost are a must have for me. Plus I can set the EQ on the pedal the way I want and just set the board flat.

[Dave Greenspoon]

I love the Venue DI. The only feature I find less than perfect is the tuner tracking is slow compared to other tuner pedals or even your better headstock clip-on. I find it is great for acoustic and electric instruments. Lots of features to shape and send sound in one awesome profile. I put it on a Feather Weight board for a little elevation, and feed it thru a Snark wall wort. It's all good, all the time.

[Perry]

There are many that seem to like the unit. If it had a mute feature built in, I would not mind trying it out.

I bought the Red Eye twin...you can switch channels and achieve a mute effect. Alternatively you can put a stomp box tuner in the effects loop and get silent tuning.