Sansamp Bass D.I. Deluxe vs. Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe

[mtshaw315]

This is probably a dumb question, but is there an audible difference in these two pedals? I'm not sure which one I want to buy and am curious as to which is better. They look like twins to me! haha

Anyway, any opinions would be helpful and appreciated.

Thanks!

[Gilian24]

If you use the search button you can find a lot about these 2 beasts. But in short:

VT: Vintage tones, more mids, more gain on tab
Bassdriver: Modern tones, more lows and a blend knob on tab.

You can even check youtube for the differences

[mtshaw315]

Thanks, I've watched clips and read a bunch, I was just curious what you all might be willing to relay to me. Based on that response, I'd lean toward the Bassdriver.

[JimmyM]

the vt is an ampeg simulator whereas the bass driver is a more general purpose simulator that has some ampeg tonality to it. so for me, the vt wins.

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

the vt is an ampeg simulator whereas the bass driver is a more general purpose simulator that has some ampeg tonality to it. so for me, the vt wins.

Well as JimmyM=Ampeg must the same hold for JimmyM=VT due to Ampeg=VT

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Duke21

Well as JimmyM=Ampeg must the same hold for JimmyM=VT due to Ampeg=VT

that's kind of the logic, yes. i won't pretend that the vt is as good as a real tube ampeg, but it darn sure cops a lot of the magic.

[mtshaw315]

Jimmy,

I play through an Ampeg SVT3 & an Ampeg 410 classic. Would it be wise, or too much to run the VT classic in front of it?

[JimmyM]

i only run the vt in front of every amp i use, even if i'm using an svt or b-15.