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SVT + VTBass = Winner!

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KablesP

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Oct 29, 2013
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#1
I played a show last week at a studio that had an Ampeg CL and an 8x10 (not sure of which model) and since I didn't have to use the VT like I normall do, I used it as an overdrive and it sounds so great! I got as close to the sound of the CL with VT and added drive to taste and it made a wonderful overdrive.

I am getting an SVTII (non pro) tonight (weather permitting) that I am sure will sound great with the VT as overdrive.

Anyone else use an SVT and a VTBass? :bassist:
 
#5
+1 to all that
I use my VTD in front of all backlines I get, including SVT's. Some are great, some are not so great. The only time I did not use the VTD was when a venue (in Columbus OH) provided a totally clean 70's Blueline SVT into an early 70's flatback.

I also use the VTD in front of all my personal amps, and it does a great job.

Our resident Ampeg guru JimmyM questions this approach, i.e. VT into an SVT, but I guess I would expect that of him. :cool:

enjoy!
 
#6
I don't question the VT as a dirt pedal into an SVT. I think it makes a great SVT-sounding dirt pedal. I quit using it because all I have is a VT Deluxe and I got a super easy-to-use overdrive that I use instead, but I wouldn't mind getting another small VT.
 
#7
JimmyM said:
I don't question the VT as a dirt pedal into an SVT. I think it makes a great SVT-sounding dirt pedal. I quit using it because all I have is a VT Deluxe and I got a super easy-to-use overdrive that I use instead, but I wouldn't mind getting another small VT.
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What overdrive do you use instead? I like a little bit of grit, as long as it still sounds full. And I HATE those bass tones where you can heard the super clean clicky tone with a super distorted guitar like tone. It sounds like two different tracks...yuck.

I was also looking into getting a Blender pedal for my guitar od pedals so I can mix in just enough of my clean tone so I don't lose low end.
 
#10
Groover said:
How are you guys dealing with the noise the VT pedal adds? I sold it because of that reason.

pfschim - Where did you play in Columbus, OH?
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Corporate event, outdoors at the home of the University President (at the time), Gordon Gee. About 250 people or so. Nice party.

Sound was provided by a very big sound/stage outfit who is HQ'd locally in Columbus. I met the owner, but forget his name, and the name of the company. They provided top notch gear, thats for sure.


As far as noise, I don't find my VTD noisy at all. When I rehearse or practice, I am right next to my rig, and I don't hear any noise from any of the gear, other than some slight fan noise from the Walkabout head.
 
#12
KablesP said:
What overdrive do you use instead? I like a little bit of grit, as long as it still sounds full. And I HATE those bass tones where you can heard the super clean clicky tone with a super distorted guitar like tone. It sounds like two different tracks...yuck.

I was also looking into getting a Blender pedal for my guitar od pedals so I can mix in just enough of my clean tone so I don't lose low end.
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I use a customized Greedtone Overdrive clone that JohnK built. Has a couple different rolloffs for high end which are sweet. One is more like an SVT rolloff, the other is a darker tone. Sounds full to me, although that's often in the ear of the beholder.
 
#13
Just chiming in to say that I haven't noticed noise coming from any of my SansAmps: BDDI, VT Deluxe, RBI, RPM, VT-RM (I gig the rackmounts). I guess I'd notice some noise when boosting Presence, but that's no surprise, and it was only a problem in one room we played that had bad wiring... and the noise was far worse through the guitarist's rig.
 
#14
I have had noise on all three Sansamp pedals I have owned, especially when the Drive is boosted.

BDDI
Para Driver
VT

My signal chain is (Boss TU-2 - MXR Phase 90 - VT) powered by a Voodoo Labs PP2.

I am beginning to think my signal is compromised by either my Boss TU-2 or the VL PP2.

I still own the VT pedal and love it, especially thru my GK 700RBII or SVT 3 Pro.
 

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