Looking for a new preamp - Page 2

VeganThump · #21 12-05-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by esa372

The Eden tube circuit won't give much in terms of overdrive; it's a very subtle "tube warmth". I love it, but it won't provide all-out distortion.

Truthfully, that's really what im going for anyway, I always say I want SVT-esque overdrive but I find little practical use for it in my band situations. I haven't heard the Eden though, so im curious how it stacks up to the SVP-CL as far as tube warmth is concerned.

Primakurtz · #22 12-05-2012, 11:34 AM

My fave? The SWR Interstellar Overdrive. Goes from warm to hot.

thebandcircle · #23 12-05-2012, 12:43 PM

Eden Navigator, Ashly BP-41, Demeter, Jule Monique..

Tuned · #24 12-05-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

Truthfully, that's really what im going for anyway, I always say I want SVT-esque overdrive but I find little practical use for it in my band situations. I haven't heard the Eden though, so im curious how it stacks up to the SVP-CL as far as tube warmth is concerned.

I use an SVP-CL through an IPR1600, and I hear exactly what you mean. I've played around with slamming the preamp and if you overdo it you lose dynamics and clarity. But when you hit the sweetspot you keep the dynamics, it gets this awesome "chimey" coloration that helps it cut through the stage sound, and it bites just a bit when you lean into it. The interaction not only sounds killer, it compels you to play better. I'm sure there are other great preamps out there, but I envy no other bassist's rig.

PatQ · #25 12-05-2012, 01:52 PM

Really, no one mentioned the Fender TBP-1 yet?

bgavin · #26 12-05-2012, 03:47 PM

I have the SVP-Pro and IOD.

The IOD is HiFi (or sterile) sounding, but offers foot switch grind on demand.
The SVP-Pro is tubey, variable grind, and only EQ circuit in/out by foot switch.

IOD is dead quiet, and SVP-Pro is luck of the draw for noise. Some are, some are not.

If I was without any, I would opt for the Sansamp RPM + VT Bass pedal.
This lets me dial in any basic amp tone, then kick the foot pedal when I want grind.

RPM is modern technology, currently in production, quiet and a proven performer at a reasonable price.
SVP-Pro and IOD are both out of production and more expensive used by $100+ than a new RPM.

**jbybj** · #27 12-05-2012, 04:01 PM

My Carvin Redline pre that I'm selling might be just the thing. Wide tonal variety, compression, gate, SS and tube stages that you can blend between, and bi-amp capable, if you so desire.

FS Carvin RSP preamp, Crown XLS202, SKB

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

Im definitely looking to go with a rack pre, doing research now on the SVP-CL and the Eden Navigator, both seem to be highly praised, though the general consensus on the SVP-CL is that it wont get much OD, can anyone speak for the Eden as far as OD goes?

Primakurtz · #28 12-05-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PatQ

Really, no one mentioned the Fender TBP-1 yet?

Terrific preamp, too! Boost the input signal, and you can get some grit out of 'em.

Got2SadowskyNYC · #29 12-05-2012, 06:09 PM

You want to drive an amp. Although things like the Sadowsky outboard pre can drive some amp they are not designed for it.

Several that haven't been mentioned.

Alembic F2B or F1X
BBE BMAX or the tube version BMAXXT These are basically Alembic clones but REALLY good.
Demeter you said versatile so HPB1.
I use an EBS MicroBass2 but it's not easily rack mountable because it's meant to be on a pedal board.