Something like RMI Basswitch IQ DI preamp?

[brlottermann]

I recently heard about this awesome pedal from a "Bass Whisperer" video on youtube and was really impressed with what this pedal is able to do. The preamp and EQ sounded great, and the ability to switch between EQs (switching between upright and electric bass) is crucial for me. However, the $600 price tag scared me away, being a penny-saving college student. Could you suggest some pedals that have a similar function for a lower price?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[zwkoch]

Do you need the effects loop and phase switches as well?

 

[eeyorebass]

The first thing that comes to my mind is the Radial Bassbone:

http://www.tonebone.com/bassbone.php

 

[brlottermann]

Do you need the effects loop and phase switches as well?

No, I don't think so. The most important to me is the combination of the preamp and the ability to switch between EQs and instruments seamlessly.

 

[gillento]

The ToneBone isn't in the same quality league: sound, eq, switches.....!

You only get what you pay for

 

[VifferMike]

... you can have pretty much all that functionality and more (example: parametric eq on BOTH channels, not just one as on the Basswitch ... oh, and a power amp!) for about the same price with a gently used ShuttleMAX head and a Radial i/o.

Lehle stuff is gorgeous and well built, and I'm sure the sound is phenomenal, but IMHO, the Basswitch's price is kind of obscene. (Plus, it's huge. It would take up two-thirds of my pedalboard before connectors).

 

[Jacques]

Sometimes I get angry ...

The Basswitch incorporates the equivalent of 2 Sunday Drivers, 1 Lehle Parallel L, 1 Lehle Little Dual plus a serial Loop, a studio grade Di with a custom built Lehle transformer and an (acclaimed) EQ section all this in Lehle quality (gold plated relays ....)

Now take your calculator and say the word obscene price again ....

Regards

Jacques

P.S.: And if you think its huge try to put all of the above on your board and you will see that we did a great job in achieving the package we did.

... you can have pretty much all that functionality and more (example: parametric eq on BOTH channels, not just one as on the Basswitch ... oh, and a power amp!) for about the same price with a gently used ShuttleMAX head and a Radial i/o.

Lehle stuff is gorgeous and well built, and I'm sure the sound is phenomenal, but IMHO, the Basswitch's price is kind of obscene. (Plus, it's huge. It would take up two-thirds of my pedalboard before connectors).

 

[therhodeo]

Sometimes I get angry ...

The Basswitch incorporates the equivalent of 2 Sunday Drivers, 1 Lehle Parallel L, 1 Lehle Little Dual plus a serial Loop, a studio grade Di with a custom built Lehle transformer and an (acclaimed) EQ section all this in Lehle quality (gold plated relays ....)

Now take your calculator and say the word obscene price again ....

Regards

Jacques

P.S.: And if you think its huge try to put all of the above on your board and you will see that we did a great job in achieving the package we did.

This post reminds me of a sportsman from your country who occasionally gets "a fire in his belly". Exchange rates are not friendly with the Lehle stuff. Its all extremely well made stuff and as a designer/engineer I have alot of respect.

 

[Jacques]

Thank you, your mail helps to calm down . I hope it can be understood that I get angry when I am treated like being a thief.

This post reminds me of a sportsman from your country who occasionally gets "a fire in his belly". Exchange rates are not friendly with the Lehle stuff. Its all extremely well made stuff and as a designer/engineer I have alot of respect.

 

[therhodeo]

Thank you, your mail helps to calm down . I hope it can be understood that I get angry when I am treated like being a thief.

Plenty of euro guys complain because american products are expensive there. In this case we're just on the other end of things. I would love to have a Bassswitch on my board but the funds just aren't there.

 

[MingusBass]

The Basswitch looks to be my next purchase. Keep up the great work, Jacques.

 

[Jacques]

Thank you for your kind words!

The Basswitch looks to be my next purchase. Keep up the great work, Jacques.

 

[therhodeo]

Jacques I sent you a PM.

 

[Jetrider79]

Anyone know where I can buy a used one?

 

[Jacques]

They sometimes appear here with around a 100 USD of the street price and go quickly.

 

[Dave W]

I've never seen a Bassswitch anywhere near $100. More like $500.

 

[Jacques]

I wanted to say a 100 USD less than the street price, sorry for my english. I guess it will take some decades before you see a Basswitch IQ DI go for 100 USD

 

[Jetrider79]

I wanted to say a 100 USD less than the street price, sorry for my english. I guess it will take some decades before you see a Basswitch IQ DI go for 100 USD

Thank you Jacques. You have an amazing product. I am eager to get one, new or used. Cheers

 

[Lync]

I may have to go for a Basswitch eventually. I tried the Zoom B3 and now the VT bass Deluxe an am still not happy (I swap between Upright and electric for a modern country band).

 

[hztjtao]

Hi Jacques,

I just got the basswitch and I like what I’m hearing through the eq section!

Where is the equivalent of 2 Sunday drivers located in the basswitch?

John

Sometimes I get angry ...

The Basswitch incorporates the equivalent of 2 Sunday Drivers, 1 Lehle Parallel L, 1 Lehle Little Dual plus a serial Loop, a studio grade Di with a custom built Lehle transformer and an (acclaimed) EQ section all this in Lehle quality (gold plated relays ....)

Now take your calculator and say the word obscene price again ....

Regards

Jacques