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11-17-2011, 02:27 PM
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anyone know of any other preamps like the ampeg svp-bsp (Billy Sheehan preamp) that has the blendable overdrive channel? i have fears of mine dying and want to look for other options. please dont suggest the pearce preamp that the ampeg is based on, i would love one, but chances of finding one are pretty slim! |
11-18-2011, 10:12 AM
|  | The "G" is for Gustav | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland | | | You can do that with the Sansamp RPM or RBI - crank up the gain and then use the blend knob to mix in the amount of clean direct signal. I found the RPM to sound much better than the BSP FWIW. |
11-18-2011, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JGR  You can do that with the Sansamp RPM or RBI - crank up the gain and then use the blend knob to mix in the amount of clean direct signal. I found the RPM to sound much better than the BSP FWIW. | i had a sansamp, good for grind but its not really full on distortion. |
11-18-2011, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JGR You can do that with the Sansamp RPM or RBI - crank up the gain and then use the blend knob to mix in the amount of clean direct signal. I found the RPM to sound much better than the BSP FWIW. | I have to agree. I've owned both the SVP-CL and SVP-Pro and have always gone back to the SansAmp RPM. Sorry, I can't speak with any authority on the BSP as I've only had limited exposure. I also have an early pre-PSA SansAmp which allows you to dial in the desired OD on the low, mid, or treble bands.
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11-18-2011, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Savage_Dreams
i had a sansamp, good for grind but its not really full on distortion.
| RPM or RBI? RPM has a lot more gain on tap. |
11-18-2011, 09:11 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL | | | Are you looking for tube OD or straight up distortion? The svt pro has a drive control for some OD. As said above the sansamp lines have a lot of fans also. If you like your current amp, it dosent take much to keep them going , especially pre's.
If it dies and you want to ditch it, look me up. |
11-19-2011, 02:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut, USA | | | SWR Interstellar Overdrive perhaps.
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11-19-2011, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JGR RPM or RBI? RPM has a lot more gain on tap. | rbi, ive never tried the rpm. i guess my main thing about the sansamps though is that the eq covers both sides of the sound. the ampeg has separate eq on both channels. i might have to check out the rpm though. thanks |
11-19-2011, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by grendle it dosent take much to keep them going , especially pre's. | you're probably right, just my paranoia likes to go for the worst possible outcome! im not even sure at this point yet if it is the preamp that gave me the problem. been rearranging and cutting out some gear this week to try to isolate the issue but havent been able to play at full volume till rehearsal this weekend. my rig isnt exactly neighborhood friendly  |
11-19-2011, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MuzikMan SWR Interstellar Overdrive perhaps. | looks interesting. why is it all the cool units i might want are discontinued!? same as the ampeg preamp, looks like either one might be just as hard to come by |
11-19-2011, 10:13 AM
| | | | theres a SVP for sale in the TB classifieds right now. |
11-19-2011, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Savage_Dreams looks interesting. why is it all the cool units i might want are discontinued!? same as the ampeg preamp, looks like either one might be just as hard to come by | I don't think that rack pre's sell that well outside of TB. They might be hard to find but not impossible. Be a little patient and keep checking the classifieds here.
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11-19-2011, 01:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | I don't get it. You like your SVP, so keep it. If it's acting up, it would cost less to have it repaired than buying something else.
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11-19-2011, 01:38 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL | | | SVP-BSP: I owned one myself and other than buying another SVP-BSP, you could buy an SVT 5 PRO. The 5 PRO is basically the SVP-BSP paired with a power section.
I do not know of anything out there that really sounds like it. You could also go the route of a distortion pedal and a blend pedal. Not the best ideas, but at least you have a few options. |
11-19-2011, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kapaauguy theres a SVP for sale in the TB classifieds right now. | is this what you are talking about? AMPEG SVP PRO pre-amp
its all i found, butim looking for the svp-bsp. thanks anyways though
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11-19-2011, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie I don't get it. You like your SVP, so keep it. If it's acting up, it would cost less to have it repaired than buying something else. | i dont want to get rid of it. like i mentioned a few posts earlier i just get paranoid about the worst case scenario happening. just looking for options if that were to happen. |
11-19-2011, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead17 SVP-BSP: I owned one myself and other than buying another SVP-BSP, you could buy an SVT 5 PRO. The 5 PRO is basically the SVP-BSP paired with a power section. | i never looked that closely at the 5 pro before. nice to know its out there. ive just always liked the preamp though because i still love the sound of my gk that i run into. thanks.
oh wait a minute, just searched, is that another discontinued cool amp i might like? why cant i like something thats currently made?
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11-19-2011, 04:26 PM
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