Ampeg SCR-DI vs Classic Pre

[bdplaid]

I just sold my SCR-DI in favor of an Ampeg Classic Pre. I wanted more room on my pedalboard. But it seems to me the SCR-DI had more of the Ampeg mojo than does the Classic.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? thanks.

 

[JimmyM]

They're more similar than different but the SCR-DI cuts highs similar to what their tweeterless cabs do while the Classic is more full range.

 

[bdplaid]

Thanks Jimmy.
At least there is a difference, so I'm not nuts. Gotta say, the SCR-DI is an awesome pedal even without the distortion; the Classic, not so much.

 

[40Hz]

I have the SCR/DI, and much as I like it, I got excited when the Classic Pre came out. Because I don’t care for the Scrambler’s sound so I almost never use it. And I have DIs I prefer to use more. So I figured I could free up some space by getting the smaller pedal.

However, I’ll agree with you that they sound different - and the SCR/DI sounded subjectively better and “more Ampeg” to me than the standalone preamp did.

I wondered if I was imagining things too. So thx @JimmyM for clearing up that little mystery.

(Note: I kept the SCR/DI)

 

[GroovyQ]

I have the SCR/DI, and much as I like it, I got excited when the Classic Pre came out. Because I don’t care for the Scrambler’s sound so I almost never use it. And I have DIs I prefer to use more. So I figured I could free up some space by getting the smaller pedal.

However, I’ll agree with you that they sound different - and the SCR/DI sounded subjectively better and “more Ampeg” to me than the standalone preamp did.

I wondered if I was imagining things too. So thx @JimmyM for clearing up that little mystery.

(Note: I kept the SCR/DI)

Thanks for the info, I was thinking exactly same to swap my SCR for the Classic for the same reason, space and not using the Scrambler section, but the sound is the most important aspect, so I will keep my SCR.

 

[johnk_10]

the only thing that i didn't care for in the SCR-Di is that it isn't true bypass. i replaced mine with the classic and i like it just as much since i didn't use the scrambler in the SCR-DI anyway.