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DIs: Tone Hammer or DHA VT1 EQ Bass Drive?

Lowbrow

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Apr 22, 2008
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I'm planning on adding a tone-shaping DI to my collection of doohickeys - can some who have experience with either/both the Tone Hammer and the DHA VT1 EQ Bass Drive share their impressions and advice? I've read a bunch here in TB about these pedals and both seem like great pieces of equipment; I'd use it as an alternative to my current chain, which consists of a BB Preamp and a VT Bass, my DI signal delivered via my amp head DI out.

Thanks!
 
I just got the DHA a week ago, and I doubt I'll ever part with it. This thing is amazing. It does EVERYTHING. Mine actually made me a sandwich the other night....

I was torn between these same two for a while, but I went with the DHA for the sheer versatility and gorgeous tone.
 
I have been very happy with my ToneHammer and would recommend it as a great DI and tone shaping unit, but the AGS can take some getting used to if you want transparency. I'd never heard about the DHA VT1 EQ Bass Drive before now, just did some reading and I've gotta say it looks really cool. Good luck with whichever you choose!