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This came today. Sounds like my ol 800 RB. Smaller than the Plex (and I always thought the Plex was kind of artificial sounding).
The SBVT is gone, traded in part for a cab sim. I'm not overly into actual simulations, but having a parametric EQ and a LPF in one box helps me to get rid of two pedals on my board.
The SBVT is gone, traded in part for a cab sim. I'm not overly into actual simulations, but having a parametric EQ and a LPF in one box helps me to get rid of two pedals on my board.
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Jefe- (is that better than calling you Moon?) what is that pedal? I looked back in the thread but didn't see your talking about it before ordering it.
Either Jefe or Moon works lol. It's the Master Effects Super 800. The preamp version based on the GK 800 RB. So far it sounds great, really captures that tone.
https://www.mastereffectspedals.com/super-eight-hundred
Also, on order is a Sushibox Dr. Watson. The only other pre on my GAS list is the Master Effects Super 400, based on the Mesa 400+.
I ended up shifting GAS to compressors, then envelope filters and speaker sims. I've already gone thru a bunch of each, I'll post results once I finalize what I am keeping.
I ended up shifting GAS to compressors, then envelope filters and speaker sims. I've already gone thru a bunch of each, I'll post results once I finalize what I am keeping.
And I thought I was crazy for preamps.
I got into these magic boxes late in my tone seeking journey but on the whole these weren't around back in my heyday. Oh how I wish they were as i'v finally found the tones I crave,better late than never I suppose.
Here's the lineup:
One Control: Silver Peg, a V4 B mimic.
One Control: Crimson Red, B-15
One Control: Blue 360, guess what this is? These are all micro pedals.
AMT: A Bass,an Alembic clone.Tiny pedals with a real tube.
AMT: O Bass; Their Orange entry.
Orange Bass Butler: Biamp in a box.
Tech 21 DI-2112; Gedal says it all
Sushi Box: Sunday Drive X, a 2 tube presentation of the Sunn Model T.
Catlinbread SFT: Not specifically a preamp but close enough for R&R and the SVT grind.
Darkglass Harmonic Booster: A great clean preamp from the folks that specialize in dirt.Pairs up nicely with my Vintage Microtubes.
I'm probably not done as I'm currently lusting after the Sushi Box SBVT and the Nux MLD Bass preamp and DI,this one is interesting with many cool features including cabinet IRs. The journey never ends.
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How do you like the One Controls? I've also recently discovered IRs and just bought a few speaker sims.
The journey does never end, it just keeps going and going and going ... Vive la journey!
I wrote a longer review here, but in short the Super 300 is an SVT in a box, the SBVT is a preamp inspired by an SVT.
The Sushi Box FX Secret Society
I like them, they're tiny and sound very good.They definitely have the characteristics of the amps they're based on.Decently priced also.I use mine quite a bit.
Let me ask you this.If you had to choose betwixt the two which one would you keep?
I traded the SBVT if that gives you a short answer
As to why, it was simple. I wanted an SBVT in a box, and the Super 300 delivered. I was looking for almost an effect, I really wanted the SVT to shine thru. If I was looking for something to show more of the character of my bass, I would have stayed with the SB, but in this case I wanted an SVT tone and tones of it. Also, I preferred the grind on the 300, the tube OD on the SB is smooth and tubey, it sounded good but I wanted more dirt.
I traded the SBVT if that gives you a short answer
As to why, it was simple. I wanted an SVT in a box, and the Super 300 delivered. I was looking for almost an effect, I really wanted the SVT to shine thru. If I was looking for something to show more of the character of my bass, I would have stayed with the SB, but in this case I wanted an SVT tone and tones of it. Also, I preferred the grind on the 300, the tube OD on the SB is smooth and tubey, it sounded good but I wanted more dirt.
Same with me. Something about the Super 300 just cuts through and has great sounding dirt. Not knocking the SBVT as it is a great sounding pedal.
I have been looking at everything I can find on the 300 and man it sounds like an SVT.It really knocked me out.I think I'm gonna go for it.Plus there's a batch said going out at the end of the month.As much as I like SB no batches are scheduled according to the site.And it's less cash which is never a bad thing.I traded the SBVT if that gives you a short answer
As to why, it was simple. I wanted an SBVT in a box, and the Super 300 delivered. I was looking for almost an effect, I really wanted the SVT to shine thru. If I was looking for something to show more of the character of my bass, I would have stayed with the SB, but in this case I wanted an SVT tone and tones of it. Also, I preferred the grind on the 300, the tube OD on the SB is smooth and tubey, it sounded good but I wanted more dirt.
I gotta thank you for bringing this company to my attention,they totally flew under my radar.Checking their Facebook I got a load of their stuff and among other things the Super 800,their take on a G.K. rb800 looks interesting.ME said they usually take 2-3 weeks for a build so I'll be ticking off the days.I traded the SBVT if that gives you a short answer
As to why, it was simple. I wanted an SBVT in a box, and the Super 300 delivered. I was looking for almost an effect, I really wanted the SVT to shine thru. If I was looking for something to show more of the character of my bass, I would have stayed with the SB, but in this case I wanted an SVT tone and tones of it. Also, I preferred the grind on the 300, the tube OD on the SB is smooth and tubey, it sounded good but I wanted more dirt.
Might I ask you about the clean capabilities of the EBS?
I've embarked on a similar journey and It seems that the pedals based upon the Alembic have really clicked with me, with the AMT and Particle Accelerator being my current favorites.
I'd buy a Broughton in a heartbeat, but they are hard to come by in the EU.
However, EBS can be had in abundance. I was debating the purchase of a Valve Drive DI, but then decided against it and now I read here that it is based on the circuit I fell in love with, so it's back on the list.
I require a clean sound, though - and I don't want the lows to distort even with the bass knob turned up and with a 5 string. Both the AMT and the Sushi Box (I have the older version, without the X) work well in that regard. The vibe I sense from the EBS feels like it is tailored more towards being a drive pedal with preamp capabilities and so I fear the breakup point might be too low for my requirements.
And could you set those in any kind of relation with the Noble? That has been on my GAS list forever, but I've never gone the last step and clicked the 'order' button. If I decided on one preamp to keep around and sell off the accumulated mass of pedals that takes up valuable shelf space in my home, I might free up enough financial firepower to actually pull the trigger on the Noble, but again, I worry about getting a warm, fat, juicy lowend with a 6 string that provides a good fundamental without breaking up.
The Valvedrive is marketed as a drive pedal, but it's definitely a preamp first and foremost. I can get a very, very clean sound out of it - there is a lot of room before it breaks up. It's very smooth. I have it set so that it's very smooth, and then when I engage the "vintage" switch I get a touch of breakup. It's a cool pedal.
The Noble? It's not gonna breakup - it's very, very clean and smooth. Warm, tubey, full, it's almost like it turns your sounds 3d.
