Would an Ampeg SCR DI pedal be necessary with an SVT 7 Pro 1000 watt amp? Can't I get that overdrive sound by just dialing it in on the amp?
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Ampeg SCR DI for SVT 7 PRO
- Thread starter Hi-End Basses
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It's a good question. My next rig is an 810E powered by a 7 Pro. I'm currently using a BA 115. It has the exact same Legacy Preamp and Bass Scrambler. I'm definitely going to get the SCR DI, and use it through the "Power Amp in" of the 7 Pro. Its got to be easier than dialing it in, and it's right there at your foot. I don't think you can go wrong.
SirMjac28
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I think it would be a great addition because it's pretty tough to overdrive a 1000 watt amp without breaking your speakers.
It's a good little box for sure, but you can get a pretty decent overdrive out of the 7 Pro by cranking the gain hard. And it won't blow your speakers if you keep the master down
But if you do get both, I'd suggest just running it into the front end of your amp and using it like an overdrive pedal because the 7 Pro preamp is a better one.
I'm not familiar with either the SVT7PRO and the SCRDI, but I'm using a VT Bass (light settings) with a PF-500 head. Absolutely gorgeous sound, IMO and according to my bandmates.
It's a good little box for sure, but you can get a pretty decent overdrive out of the 7 Pro by cranking the gain hard. And it won't blow your speakers if you keep the master down
That's huge advice, because plugging into the Power Amp will disconnect the 7 Pro preamp. Thanks!
