SANSAMP

[JJBACOOMBA]

You have band mates? That's what they are there for!

I've had both hips replaced. The first 3-6-months post surgery I was on pins and needles trying to decide what I could do and what I couldn't do.

After 6-months -- back to normal(ish).

Now, I'm the guy who does a fair share of heavier equipment lifting in the band. Go figure.

As everyone else has said, a DI-equipped Pre-amp (or Zoom B3) will do the job for you.

Happy travels!

Thanks Semi. Thank God the guys have helped me load in and load out. Felt useless but Im sure once I heal up Ill be cut no slack anymore lol. Did you have both hips done at the same time?

 

[Zooberwerx]

Too cool. Bass into input jack, Balanced Out connector to the board.? Then select pre or post thats it?

That's it. I'm sure you could come up with a few passable amp emulation patches.

Riis

 

[Engle]

I would hope your band mates would help you move your gear.

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

It's in the name! Sans Amp! Rock it with that brick that fits in your pocket!

 

[tb-player]

The nice thing about Sansamp is that they can run on phantom power. So, in most cases, no power supply is needed.

 

[SteveFromBerlin]

+1 for the timeless SansAmp... they are legendary and still around for a reason despite all the modern modeling possibilities. Wishing you a speedy recovery as well!

If all that doesn't work for you, you could try some ultra light cabs, e.g. the new MarkBass range or GR Bass from Italy. I hope it works as is though. Best wishes from Germany!

 

[Jazz Ad]

The B3 is all you need. I used it as a preamp on many, many gigs. The SansAmp model is quite convincing.

 

[Joe Lonsdale]

Hi Joe. I hope you make a good recovery and get back to "normal" soon

I use the Sansamp Programmable Driver as this gives me three independent channels (for me: 1 normal tone, 2 boost, 3 dirty solo) and run this directly into a clean amp/cab but ALSO directly to the desk for the PA and it sounds GREAT: the Sansamp really does sound good, very natural and flexible.

My Sansamp is on a little pedalboard and preceded by a tuner, a high-pass, a multiband compressor, a distortion pedal, a limiter and then the Sansamp. It's a tiny pedalboard but gives me a super-controlled, highly flexible rig whether I use an amp or just go direct to the PA.

My band have a golden rule that the drummer completely ignores: get the lightest gear possible! The audience are not responding to the minutiae of our "tone" they are responding to the songs, the performance, the energy etc (obviously!). My priority is to stay healthy, reduce load-in time and energy and keep our stage footprint as minimal as possible. I use a Markbass 2 X 12 which is about 14kg / 30lbs, an EBS Reidmar head 3kg / 7lbs and a Les Paul Jr bass (not sure of the weight, but it is SUPER light). I can carry it all in with one journey using a foldable trolley. Whilst my priority is to keep things light and minimal, this is easily the best sounding rig I've ever had by a MILE.

Hope this helps and sorry it was long-winded - I don't get to talk about gear very often, at least without the other person raising their eyebrows and stifling a yawn.

Another Joe

 

[Solude]

If you already have a pedal board and the amp was run clean, go with the T21 BDDI. If you want it to also handle dirt go with the DG B7K.

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

That's it. I'm sure you could come up with a few passable amp emulation patches.

Riis

Thanks Zoober

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

I would hope your band mates would help you move your gear.

Yes , they have been a blessing this past year for sure.

 

[BassyBill]

Absolutely, yes - you can make that work just fine. The Para Driver DI would be my first choice device for the job, as it happens. I don't think you could pick a better option, it's a fantastic little piece of kit.

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

It's in the name! Sans Amp! Rock it with that brick that fits in your pocket!

Thanks OneManMutiny

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

The nice thing about Sansamp is that they can run on phantom power. So, in most cases, no power supply is needed.

Thanks TB

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

+1 for the timeless SansAmp... they are legendary and still around for a reason despite all the modern modeling possibilities. Wishing you a speedy recovery as well!

If all that doesn't work for you, you could try some ultra light cabs, e.g. the new MarkBass range or GR Bass from Italy. I hope it works as is though. Best wishes from Germany!

Thanks Steve

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

The B3 is all you need. I used it as a preamp on many, many gigs. The SansAmp model is quite convincing.

Thanks Jazz

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Hi Joe. I hope you make a good recovery and get back to "normal" soon

I use the Sansamp Programmable Driver as this gives me three independent channels (for me: 1 normal tone, 2 boost, 3 dirty solo) and run this directly into a clean amp/cab but ALSO directly to the desk for the PA and it sounds GREAT: the Sansamp really does sound good, very natural and flexible.

My Sansamp is on a little pedalboard and preceded by a tuner, a high-pass, a multiband compressor, a distortion pedal, a limiter and then the Sansamp. It's a tiny pedalboard but gives me a super-controlled, highly flexible rig whether I use an amp or just go direct to the PA.

My band have a golden rule that the drummer completely ignores: get the lightest gear possible! The audience are not responding to the minutiae of our "tone" they are responding to the songs, the performance, the energy etc (obviously!). My priority is to stay healthy, reduce load-in time and energy and keep our stage footprint as minimal as possible. I use a Markbass 2 X 12 which is about 14kg / 30lbs, an EBS Reidmar head 3kg / 7lbs and a Les Paul Jr bass (not sure of the weight, but it is SUPER light). I can carry it all in with one journey using a foldable trolley. Whilst my priority is to keep things light and minimal, this is easily the best sounding rig I've ever had by a MILE.

Hope this helps and sorry it was long-winded - I don't get to talk about gear very often, at least without the other person raising their eyebrows and stifling a yawn.

Another Joe

Thanks other Joe

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

If you already have a pedal board and the amp was run clean, go with the T21 BDDI. If you want it to also handle dirt go with the DG B7K.

Thanks Solude. Is the BDDI v2 a better choice?

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Absolutely, yes - you can make that work just fine. The Para Driver DI would be my first choice device for the job, as it happens. I don't think you could pick a better option, it's a fantastic little piece of kit.

Thanks Bill.

 

[jdwinva]

Yeah, I had knee replacement surgery last year and 1) had my bandmates carry all my stuff and the PA and 2) I sat in a chair and played a few gigs. I recommend the same.