dbx or ebs...Which would you recommend?

[Hofbrauhaus]

Ok, I'm a bassist on a budget since I'm primarily a sax player, but I really think I need some form of compression in my rig. Looks like 250 bucks is my max. The EBS multicomp sounds very nice if I decide to go with a pedal, but for a rack unit I'm trying to decide between a dbx 266xl or 166xl. I would just like to know what the pros and cons of each are from you more knowledgable players. Thanks a bunch

 

[tomtom]

ebs stuff sounds good but breaks easily.

i've got a dbx 160x (80's) which i love (can't speak for the others) you may be able to find one used.

check out the Demeter pedal (supposedly the sheeeit ) and there's always the RNC (FMR audio)

 

[RevGroove]

Loving the dbx 266XL...run both channels in series, extra gain...NICE, really smoothes out my lack of technique

 

[AllodoX]

Go for the Digitech Bass squeeze ! It's a pedal, but has a compressor that was designed by DBX.

 

[RevGroove]

Originally posted by AllodoX
Go for the Digitech Bass squeeze ! It's a pedal, but has a compressor that was designed by DBX.

How do you know that? That's interesting if true...

 

[David Wilson]

From the digitech web site bass squeeze page:

The Bass Squeeze™ is the result of collaboration between DigiTech and dbx™ to create the world’s finest bass compression pedal. Utilizing award- winning dbx™ OverEasy™ technology, the Bass Squeeze™ delivers dual-band compression, creating the best bass compressor found in any stompbox.

The bass squeeze is a great pedal for the money. Personally, I prefer the EBS MultiComp - extremely transparent.

 

[RevGroove]

Thanks davidmwilson, something for me to consider when I can't take my whole rig...

 

[thrasher717]

DBX 163x is great for bass and very easy to use. I bought mine on eBay for $30.

 

[Eddy Flycatcher]

dbx or ebs...Which would you recommend?

I have both, bot the DBX is a lot better!