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Sadowsky Outboard Bass Preamp/D.I.
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100% of reviewers
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$150.00
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9.0
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Description:
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Volume, bass, and treble knobs. On/off and a mute switch. Balanced out and an unbalanced 1/4" out. Tuner out. 9 volt battery or AC powered. One 1/4" input.
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caesarbass
Registered User
Registered: September 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1791
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Review Date: Thu October 21, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Mute switch is a +++++++++
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Cons:
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none
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This pedal, DI, preamp, rocks!!!! I use it with passive basses, although I have used it with my active bass without engaging the preamp circuit, it is an awesome passive DI. One of the buttons went out on me and I mailed it back to Sadowsky and they fixed it, they had it back to me within a few weeks. They are great people. I\'ve also used this preamp with a power amp, and that also worked great. It is a very flexible little unit.
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nubs
Registered User
Registered: March 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 908
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Review Date: Wed January 3, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $100.00
| Rating: 9
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i think this pedal rocks! i use it as a DI my GK's line out is way to hot and i don't have a volume control. I also use it too tweak my tone...i only rated it a 9 just because i haven't tried others to compare too. I am seriously considering giving the sansamp tech 21 a test drive. But I really am completely satisfied with this product, i would suggest to anyone to pick one up. I use it with both passive and active basses. BUY ONE!
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It's such a fine line between stupid and clever" - David St. Hubbins
USE:Warwick Corvette 5's, THUMB B05 & Lakland Scheff 5 Ampeg SVT Cl W/810
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definite
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Registered: January 2007
Location: new zealand
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Sat April 19, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 0
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^ I wish i could just straight away lend my support to these reviews but the truth is I just can't get my Sadowsky preamp to do anything positive for my tone!
I guess when you find your sound being better with the pre switched OFF its a little disconcerting :/
I still need to fiddle with it some more to see what I can get out of it (not that theres much to them - just vol/treb/bass) but right now it simply feels like an expensive DI and tuner/mute switch!
(PS: Im using a Washburn Bantam XB-800-active soapbars as my primary bass)
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mikopita
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Registered: February 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 376
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Review Date: Mon November 24, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $175.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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The positive change in 'feel' when used with a band.
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Cons:
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Lack of a Mid control.
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I've tried several similar outboard preamps, and this is my favorite. The sansamp just didn't do it for me, while the MXR was close but just not in the same class as the Sadowsky. The only thing this thing lacks though is a Mid control.
For me, the real test is at a gig. I really don't care what something sounds like until I put it to use on stage. The Sadowsky shines there. It has a sweet bottom end that sits beautifully in the mix. It can be bottom-heavy if you aren't careful, so I prefer to run the bass control a tad past noon.
I've used it with great success with an acoustic guitar, and with an electric guitar on a recording. I highly recommend trying it like this too.
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Without humility there can be no humanity.
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fclef66
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Nashville
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Mon March 8, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $175.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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simple controls, sturdy, mute switch(!), low batt led(!), sound
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Cons:
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knobs a little fragile - carry it in a box or case
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This thing has become indispensable for me. On recordings I run it into my Avalon U5 to thicken & sweeten the sound of passive electrics. Live, I use it to boost output. Fly dates, it's a great sounding DI that gives you some control of your FOH tone. The biggest surprise was how good it sounds with my Full Circle equipped upright! Haven't touched my Platinum pre since I got this. Bass & Treble controls are simple and effective, but a little goes a long way. Mute control let's me change axes fast and silently. It's a great tool!
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