OK, so I tried the VT Bass, the BDDI, and the PDDI from Tech 21, and they're all pretty sweet. However, I only got to try them for a few minutes, as the store was about to close and they had to give me the boot. To anyone who has a fair amount of experience with these pedals: which offers more tone-shaping possibilities without compromising a great sound? Thanks in advance!
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I'm so torn!
- Thread starter Low_End_Theory
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If I could, I would go back and try them again for sure. My local music shops have very little range when it comes to effects. I have to listen to opinion and sound clips most of the time as my only research before buying. Sometimes im still left with something that doesn't really do it for me.
If you can, wait till the shop is open again and give them another go.
If I could, I would go back and try them again for sure. My local music shops have very little range when it comes to effects. I have to listen to opinion and sound clips most of the time as my only research before buying. Sometimes im still left with something that doesn't really do it for me.
If you can, wait till the shop is open again and give them another go.
I've owned the BDDI, PDDI (and Behringer copy) at one time, and I just got a VT Bass. I've only owned it a week or two, but so far I like it. To be honest, it's nothing I use all the time, like a preamp. I used to use my BDDI's for pick playing as I felt it took the edge off a little and removed some of the harsh mids. However, these days I'm basically bass-amp regardless of pick or fingers.
My VT Bass is basically my light dirt/overdrive/grit box for the moment as it replaced my Fulltone Bassdrive. I've looked forever for something for that purpose that I didn't completely hate, so I'll give the VT Bass a try. It has plenty of tones and is quite versatile, actually. I've said this in other posts, but it's a touch more transparent (especially in the mids) than the BDDI's. The mid control actually makes a difference, but the VT bass has the similar mid-scoop characteristics of the BDDI, likely due to the cab-modeling.
Like I said, it's what I'll use right now but my mind changes much....
Hope that helps,
Lyle
My VT Bass is basically my light dirt/overdrive/grit box for the moment as it replaced my Fulltone Bassdrive. I've looked forever for something for that purpose that I didn't completely hate, so I'll give the VT Bass a try. It has plenty of tones and is quite versatile, actually. I've said this in other posts, but it's a touch more transparent (especially in the mids) than the BDDI's. The mid control actually makes a difference, but the VT bass has the similar mid-scoop characteristics of the BDDI, likely due to the cab-modeling.
Like I said, it's what I'll use right now but my mind changes much....
Hope that helps,
Lyle
