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EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate Signature Drive

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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!
 
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bigsnack said:
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!
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Overall, there really are a few improvements in terms of tone and whatnot. The new one sounds almost a bit more "hifi" in a way - and the hi/lo switch for the tone knob opens up an entire new realm of tone shaping options!

I do love the DG pedals - but they are quite different compared to the EBS. The DG Ultras are great preamps, and this is more of a super versatile, tone shaping distortion pedal (if that makes any sense) that's more comparable to the B3k or the VMT :)

Anyways - sound wise, this one feels more like a hifi tubescreamer that goes to 11 whereas the DG is more of a pissed off tube amp (Ampeg or such) that is driven beyond madness (if that makes any sense)
 
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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.
 
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Fuzzbass said:
Not on TB, apparently. ;) BUMP!
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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'...
 
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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.
 
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StevieMac said:
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts. I have the Sheehan deluxe version and am considering trying the YYZ.
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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!
 
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