In The Studio..... 
by Jonni Lightfoot from Salt Lake City, Utah, March 2008
Music Background:  Bass Player / Recording Engineer For Air Supply

I use the U-5 On Acoustic guitars and my bass tracks, I love that round sound i get when using this piece. I have used it on 5 Air Supply Records, the old tracks (without the U-5) just sounded wimpy, now they are huge and round. I could not imagine our studio with out it in it! I never do a bass track without it!!

  Warning to all bass players - the purchase of an Avalon U5 may create more work than you can handle. 
by Hank Horton , February 2007
Music Background:  Bassist and Vocalist, Dennis DeYoung Band (20 years and counting)

I am absolutely thrilled with the Avalon U5. I am working on a new Dennis DeYoung CD, and the tracks I did before the Avalon did not stack up, andÂ_Dennis said 'I think we should redo them' using my new rig. The response has been great to the transparent, full, clean sound. And I thought my sound was great to begin with. Engineers have solo'd it up, and commented how clean and great it sounds. My fellow musicians have made comments about the sound. Not sure what else Avalon could have put into the U5 to make life easier..except maybe a blender. So far I have only told you about how it has chenged my electric basses, but my acoustic sound is rounder and richer than ever. I don't what more I can say, except thanks.

  The Avalon Is On! 
by Adhab Al-Farhan , October 2006
Music Background:  Recording engineer, producer, pro musician, hobbyist

Yes, it's pricey, but good. This may be the last thing you'll ever need to make your musical instruments sound vibrant during the recording process and or live performances. It truely makes a HUGE difference. The built of this product is very tough. Just look at it. If you're looking for the best, look no further!

  Great to use for studio or live 
by Jesse David from Salt Lake City Utah, October 2006
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Pro Musician;

I've had the U5 for two and a half years and felt compelled to write a review. Ever since I plugged the guitar in for the first time, I've been amazed at how well it delivers. It takes all of the nasally high's out of electric guitars and beefs up the sound. My bassist friend insisted on using his amp head when he first plugged into it, and then found the sound was more crisp when he plugged straight into the Avalon. Acoustic guitars into the Avalon before the DAW are a dream. I've used this unit successfully on many tracks and I can no longer imagine recording or performing live without it.

U5 ROCKS!!! 
by Gary Jibilian from Detroit, MI USA, May 2004

The Avalon U5 is an incredible piece of gear. From very warm to very ballsy, you can dial in exactly what type of sound you want. I credit the U5 for providing the huge sound of my NS/Stick on my first cd, "Galaxy Rodeo," and will definitely use it for my next disc as well!


Awesome stuff!


To hear what the U5 sounds like on my recordings, visit: www.garyjibilian.com

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