Resort Gig requires a bass preamp.

[Gougedeye]

So here's the deal. My band is about to begin an 8 week run at this resort. We are going to use a couple Bose L1 Model 2s for PA and monitors. Space is very limited, so we will be running direct. No amps. I need to find myself a decent Bass Preamp w/ modeling capabilities. Anybody have any experience and/or ideas I should try? Thanks in advance.

 

[kellyrojo]

Sansamp bddi 200new 125 used.... Done

 

[caeman]

Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro. Not a pedal, but it is fairly small for a rack-mount, and cheap used.

 

[JonnyAngle]

Vt deluxe, the pedal of the future

 

[meRTKendrew]

Vt deluxe, the pedal of the future

+1


-RTK

 

[EskimoBassist]

There's lots of great options out there, it just depends what kind of bass sound you want.

I went for the MXR M-80 as it works well with my set up, but if I were you I'd be looking at the new Eden WTDI, Aguilar Tone Hammer or one of the SansAmp range. My money is on the Aguilar - I think it's the most flexible out of the lot.

 

[Gougedeye]

Thanks for the replys!

 

[Yorick]

Cheap option, Behringer BDI21

 

[caeman]

I prefer the Behringer ADI21 to the BDI21. The mids control (with adjustable frequency) is handy with bass.

 

[fleizenkruz]

AMT BC-1. Dedicated cab sim output for going straight to mixer

 

[jaywa]

Sansamp bddi 200new 125 used.... Done

+1.

BTW I'm jealous of your gig.



Sounds sweet... you get to stay (and eat) there as part of the deal too, I assume?

 

[Robdrone]

If money is no object, I've heard the Avalon U5 is amazing. However also not a pedal.

 

[Oneirogenic]

Just out of curiosity would an amp head with a DI out work? Assuming you already have one it would save you a purchase.

 

[Gougedeye]

+1.

BTW I'm jealous of your gig.



Sounds sweet... you get to stay (and eat) there as part of the deal too, I assume?

It should be interesting...We only live 30 miles away, so we'll drive back and forth. the band and our significant others get to eat and drink, within reason, as part of the package.

 

[Gougedeye]

Just out of curiosity would an amp head with a DI out work? Assuming you already have one it would save you a purchase.

I thought about just using my head, but I realized I want something that will fit on my pedal board.

 

[caeman]

 

[jaywa]

Just out of curiosity would an amp head with a DI out work? Assuming you already have one it would save you a purchase.

I've heard its hard on your amp to run it without a cabinet plugged in... But that may be an old wives tale.

 

[Swift713]

I think that's old school tube amps.

 

[Gougedeye]

I have the new Fender Super Bassman 300. It will run with out a cab, but I need something light and easy to move that doesn't take up too much space.

 

[valentine1]

8 week run? Sounds fun! Congrats on the show dude.

Depends what your budget is and what you want your bass tone to be 'modelled' like
B7k ~ $350 > can be pretty aggressive, but also really nice grit for that modern rock sound
SansAmp BDDI ~ $150-200 > more of a tubey sound, very nice and reminiscent of the ampeg svt3pro
MXR M-80 DI ~ $125-150 > my old favourite, ran it DI when recording. was great. i guess it's a bit more like a more transparent sansamp without the bells and whistles. great for a budget and a solid unit on its own.