EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate Signature Drive

Hello! I've been a big fan of this pedal and it's many iterations, including the Lomenzo HyperDrive which is also in the same realm. What are your thoughts on this release against the Sheehan Deluxe? Is it very similar, or are you noticing improvements overall? Any insight that you can provide would be much appreciated, thanks!

Edit: Also, how do you think this pedal compares soundwise to say, the DG VMT Ultra? Strictly from a sound perspective. Thanks again!

 

That totally makes sense. Thanks!

 

When is this pedal hitting stores?

 

The raw tone of the Yamaha signature bass does a lot in achieving BS' sound, I would have tested the pedal using a different bass also. Beside that, this preamp nails the classic BS tone even better than the older ones. I just hope that's a prototype though, 'cause it looks so cheappppp.. meaning as "JOYO" cheap. Unless they sell at 100$, then I'm ok with it.

 

No one bought this when it came out?

 

Not on TB, apparently. BUMP!

 

Or anywhere else around here...

I heard a few demos, thought they sounded pretty good, went to look for one, and was amazed...by the lack of buying options! Particularly, since the EBS BS pedals seem to get pretty good reviews almost everywhere. Sweetwater, who is apparently an EBS dealer, only has the original. Fortunately, I think my bass dealer is able to get EBS stuff, so we shall see.

Seems like it's Reverb or nothin'...

 

I guess the question I still need answered is, is this pedal really that much different than the Deluxe?
I hate to pay another $200+ for another pedal if the benefit isn't worthwhile

 

Personally I would say it's not that different. If you like the deluxe, you will like this. If you don't like the deluxe, this pedal is not going to change your mind. That being said, I've owned all three and I like the Ultimate the best out of the three, but the difference is extremely subtle. FWIW, the Sheehan Deluxe / Ultimate is my favorite drive pedal of all time! It sounds fantastic to my ears, and on subtle settings adds just enough edge to the midrange without losing any definition.

 

I ordered mine a few weeks ago. Hopefully EBS gets more Ultimate pedals to Prymaxe soon.

 

Picked one up used on Reverb for what seems to be a good price. Looking forward to comparing this to the YYZ.

 

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts. I have the Sheehan deluxe version and am considering trying the YYZ.

 

Initial impression is that the Sheehan Ultimate is more of a true bi-amp sound. It reminds me of the Tech 21 DUG but without the inherent scoop - this is a GOOD thing. Very versatile pedal with the boost, comp, phase, clean & dirty loops.

I'll probably keep it!

 

I'm after one of these too, possibly, as I prefer my full signal on the clean side of the blend. I have the DG Vintage Ultra v2, which does this pretty well -- also allows clean signal EQ and sculpting of the OD tonality.

 

Excellent, thanks for the information.

 

I still like mine very much. I use mine for low gain applications though. It really does capture that bi amping thing that a lot of us crave. The clean channel retains your original bass tone - not a baked in version like the YYZ.