Searching for that Perfect CLEAN Preamp Pedal!

[zacharybass76]

Hey folks, I'm trying to find an ideal clean preamp pedal with a DI to slap at the end of my pedal board. I already have my overdrive pedal (Darkglass B3K), so I don't need a preamp that specializes in OD (but if any of the those pedals sound great without the drive, I'm open to try them as well). I have been leaning toward a MXR M81 Bass Preamp, but if there is a better option out there, I'll give it a try. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[Fortyweight]

Tech 21 Q strip seems as clean as they come.

 

[zacharybass76]

Tech 21 Q strip seems as clean as they come.

I'm a fan of the Sansamp stuff anyway, so I may give this a go. I've never heard of it, tbh, so thanks!

 

[LowRenzo]

I'm a fan of the Sansamp stuff anyway, so I may give this a go. I've never heard of it, tbh, so thanks!

Have to second the Q! Been ogling it for years, and if my BDDIv2 wasn't still going so strong I definitely would've picked it up already.

I get my proper drive sounds and compression from other pedals, so the BDDI acts mostly as a cab-sim of sorts. From what I've read that's something the Q can do very well.

Hasn't left the back of my mind ever since it came out so go get it for the both of us and let me know how it gets on with the Darkglass

 

[gh0st42]

Broughton Messenger is a excellent clean Preamp/DI

 

[Turn Em Loose]

If money is no object the Grace products can’t be beat for clean.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Q strip looks very nice. I have the MXR bass pre and I can say that it is very clean.

 

[PrimitiveMan]

Nordstrand Starlifter !

 

[moon-bass]

If money is no object the Grace products can’t be beat for clean.

The Grace Alix is the best clean preamp I've ever tried, and I've tried tons. It's pricey.

The JHS Colourbox is up there as well. Not as expensive but still not cheap.

 

[Kevin Hailey]

Trickfish Minnow

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

I pretty much made a thread like this
Wanting more info on
The

genz EQ
subway di
Plex
Spectradrive
trickfish
Sansamp
Ampeg
Boss
MXR
Basically every brand

And after listening to the q strip I have to say, that’s probably the nicest eq I’ve heard after actually listing to a demo. my dad used to have a sansamp with a peavey gps 900 into an ampeg cab all I remember is mid scoop !

Have to second the Q! Been ogling it for years, and if my BDDIv2 wasn't still going so strong I definitely would've picked it up already.

I get my proper drive sounds and compression from other pedals, so the BDDI acts mostly as a cab-sim of sorts. From what I've read that's something the Q can do very well.

Hasn't left the back of my mind ever since it came out so go get it for the both of us and let me know how it gets on with the Darkglass

Tech 21 Q strip seems as clean as they come.

 

[burgerdj]

MXR M80 or M81. I had the M80 for a while and was really pleased with the pristine clean tone. Th OD left a bit to be desired. The color button did some interesting things to the mids, too.

 

[King Harvest]

+1 on Q Strip

I had the MXR at one point. It was fine, but it has a baked-in sound/coloration to it.

For color, I like the Barber Linden more, but no DI out.

 

[micguy]

I have a Q strip and the MXR. The Q strip is on a shelf, the MXR is on a pedalboard (it’s got less hiss). Both work fine, but if you’re noise sensitive, the MXR is a better choice.

 

[getBAK]

Hey... I know you from Facebook

 

[Killing Floor]

Chase tone? Or since you need a DI, assuming XLR, have a look at the JHS Pulp’N’Peel v4. Seriously. Not kidding. It can be used as a neutral DI and it’s a compressor.

 

[funkinbottom]

I like Sushi Box. Clean tube DI. Quality DI at a fair price.

Finally – Sushi Box FX

 

[Dave W]

Origin Bassrig? They can do some OD, but they sound great clean.

 

[Spectre1966]

+1 on Q/Strip. It’s always on on my board…..last pedal before the PA

 

[ahc]

Don't know your budget but the Noble pre/di is right up your alley.