I have been using a Tech 21 SansAmp BassDriver DI for almost 20 years and my original unit now needs some repairs. I figured this would be the perfect time to try something new. In particular, I am looking into the EHX Battalion, the MXR M80 Bass DI+, the Eden WTDI, the Radial Bassbone, and the TC Spectradrive. All are seemingly capable and quality units, but due to me being disabled with limited transportation options, and lack of units, especially the less common ones, being locally available at brick and mortar stores to test out, I am relying heavily on demos on YouTube and reviews from users. I am basically looking for a unit that will provide my generalnuse sound which, as with the SansAmp, I will be using at least 99% of the time, not switching back and forth. I favor a tone with a clear, clean low end and a gritty growl of attack on top with mid range punch that sits nicely in the mix and fills out the frequencies where the rhythm guitar drops out while taking a solo. An example of this would be Tim Commerford of RATM or Rex Brown of Pantera, both of which use tones that compliment the drums and guitars nicely yet have a full, gritty sound that doesn't cause the overall groove to disappear whenever the lone guitarist takes a solo. The SansAmp does this admirably, but I would love to find a different approach to this old problem that is just part of being in a band with one guitarist.
I am leaning towards the Battalion or the Eden WTDI, and both happen to be at the lower end price wise, which definitely is a consideration. Basically I am asking if anyone has any negative experiences with any of the aforementioned units? I would be surprised if I can't get a solid tone with any of them, but I would like to know if any have issues such as being noisy, or unreliable, or cheaply built, that I would like to know about. Thanks.
Oh, and my main setup ATM is an Ibanez SR1500S with the old style AFR P/J pickups running into a Peavey Max 208 combo amp, which just serves as a stage monitor. I never mic amps anymore or use large rigs since I go direct at every show, except in rare except ion that the PA is only handling vocals, in which case I use a larger stage rig.
I am leaning towards the Battalion or the Eden WTDI, and both happen to be at the lower end price wise, which definitely is a consideration. Basically I am asking if anyone has any negative experiences with any of the aforementioned units? I would be surprised if I can't get a solid tone with any of them, but I would like to know if any have issues such as being noisy, or unreliable, or cheaply built, that I would like to know about. Thanks.
Oh, and my main setup ATM is an Ibanez SR1500S with the old style AFR P/J pickups running into a Peavey Max 208 combo amp, which just serves as a stage monitor. I never mic amps anymore or use large rigs since I go direct at every show, except in rare except ion that the PA is only handling vocals, in which case I use a larger stage rig.
