EA Doubler and "character pedal"

pauliebass · #1 01-31-2011, 04:02 PM

Hi all,
I was looking for ideas on a pedal to use with an EA doubler. From what I've read, Lots of guys think the EA is a little too clean and transparent. This little amp ticks all the boxes for me in terms of functionality and features except maybe the ability to add a little tone mojo. I could put something in the adjustable effects loop to "vintamagize" things up a bit for bass guitar. (I love made up words) Just wondering what's out there I've missed. I have 2 sansamps, and I feel they get a little harsh sometimes. I would like to evoke words concerning the gain like: creamy, smooth, and controlled. Something that you could leave on all the time, not just an effect.

I'm going the doubler rout because I will be putting an upright and my fiance's cello through it as well as BG. I dig the 2 separate channels. Any other amps with 2 separate channels other than A.I. or epi's that might work instead? I wish Epi would make an updated 502.

Thanks for any input

mrpackerguy · #2 01-31-2011, 04:08 PM

I've never used one, but never saw anyone write anything but praises for the Sansamp VT pedal. Otherwise maybe an Apex Exciter

silky smoove · #3 01-31-2011, 04:55 PM

EA stuff does tend to be very transparent, which would likely make it a great platform for a pedal to act as an additional preamp. Small package, lots of tones available between the two... Assuming the Doubler has enough power to keep you satisfied I don't see why it would be a bad idea at all.

Tech 21 VT, VT-Deluxe, Oxford, Leeds, etc. They've all received mostly glowing reviews. Catalinbread SFT for another Ampeg-emulating option. Tronographic Rusty Box for something with a bit more of an aggressive character. Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K, Aguilar Tone Hammer, Sadowsky Outboard.... The list goes on and on and on

pauliebass · #4 01-31-2011, 05:18 PM

Thanks, which one of those options is most likely to produce a creamy and smooth drive? I realize this can easily become a thread intended for the pedals forum, but I wanted it in the context of this amp. Any better choices for a 2 channel "doubler" amp?

Touch · #5 01-31-2011, 05:34 PM

I used a Tech 21 VT Bass pedal to warm up my EA iAmp 500. I would start there.

pauliebass · #6 02-01-2011, 12:57 PM

The SFT is looking pretty nice for this setup. I like the touch sensitivity that they claim. I've always liked Tech 21 as a company though... They rushed me a programable sansamp for a show I was playing before they hit the stores years ago. I'm pretty excited to order the EA soon though.