Bass preamp, which to choose.

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Tom Smit · #1 Post by **Tom Smit** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:45 pm

Trying to look ahead for purchasing a preamp for bass guitar, and I was wondering what the recommendations are. Is the on-board distortion of your suggestion a decent one? Any other tricks on the one you suggest?

TIA.

ncgrove · #2 Post by **ncgrove** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:36 am

I'm a big fan of my Peavey Max Bass Preamp.

Chris_Allen · #3 Post by **Chris_Allen** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 4:06 am

Are you looking for a rack mounted pre amp or a floor pedal? Valve?

I've only played on a couple but I've seen others use the MXR M80. I did a quick search for reviews and it sounds like a good pedal.

http://www.talkbass.com/threads/mxr-m80 ... ew.945922/

Tom Smit · #4 Post by **Tom Smit** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:39 pm

Thinking mostly about a floor pedal. I was also thinking that somewhere down the line I might like to have a valve pedal, too.

Chris_Allen · #5 Post by **Chris_Allen** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:30 pm

I've sent some messages out to a few ex bass players to get their input.

ctmullins · #6 Post by **ctmullins** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:00 pm

SansAmp Programmable. Lots of good tones, both clean and dirty. I used to drive my QSC PLX1202 with one, until I replaced it with a SansAmp RPM.

Rune Bivrin · #7 Post by **Rune Bivrin** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:39 am

I can vouch for the Zoom B3. Does absolutely everything I need.

Works as a USB sound card, so you can practice to recorded music with headphones if you want. XLR output. Easily powered with a 3-cell LiPo battery or a USB power bank.

ripNdeb · #8 Post by **ripNdeb** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 10:58 am

Line 6; no amp needed if you're in to the PA that has subs (just some monitor perhaps). I've even got bass amps on my Pod x3 live (for guitar) that sound amazing. But there are bass pods as well.

Ryan Sober · #9 Post by **Ryan Sober** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:58 pm

You can find the Line 6 Bass PODxt Live for reasonable prices now, and it's a fantastic-sounding multieffect.
I've had one for about 4 years now, and I even record through it. It sounds that good.

heavybdrums · #10 Post by **heavybdrums** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:12 am

http://www.talwilkenfeld.com/ in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgffDVO2UyA appears to be using a http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/V5 a bit pricey but she is the bomb. The avalon may be being used for a pa direct box, just an example of some bass gear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMryWoRRqUc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HS41ke8ikY

Jeff Beck, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tal Wilkenfeld ...ENJOY

Tom Smit · #11 Post by **Tom Smit** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:56 pm

heavybdrums, she is an excellent bass player, without a doubt. I, however, do not have her skills or money, haha! Thanks anyway.

Tom Smit · #12 Post by **Tom Smit** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:57 pm

To the rest who have responded so far, "Thanks" for the suggestions.

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