The Great Bass Preamp/DI Comparison

[JKos]

All that for $180!? The first result on Google (for me) is a shop a couple miles from me. Sent them an email.

Lol. I could have one delivered to my door tomorrow by the owner. Hmm.

- John

 

[scubaduba]

Here's the NUX on a Pedaltrain Nano to show how small it is.

 

[fivestringgecko]

I haven't turned my Edison pre off when I play since I bought it. It just makes everything sound better to me. I run mine before my Tone Hammer DI for recording, or in the effects loop of my TH500 when I play through my amp. The sound of my effects have GREATLY improved. I really hadn't expected to love it as much as I do.

I'll be quite interested to try it out. I was originally thinking about replacing my Qstrip with a tube preamp/DI, but the great suggestions from the experts (Preamp Nerds ) in this thread about just adding the Edison really got me thinking, and it totally made sense. I should probably stop following this thread now, or I'm going to have a preamp obsession. That Nux looks nice, and oooooo... that Beelzebub Boost that @DirtyDuke pointed out.........

(Also, I do mean the term Preamp Nerds in a totally positive way... much like I'm an Envelope Filter Nerd!)

5sg.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

I'll be quite interested to try it out. I was originally thinking about replacing my Qstrip with a tube preamp/DI, but the great suggestions from the experts (Preamp Nerds ) in this thread about adding the Edison really got me thinking, and I'm going to go with it as soon as I can. I should probably stop following this thread now, or I'm going to have a preamp obsession. That Nux looks nice, and oooooo... that Beelzebub Boost that @DirtyDuke pointed out.........

(Also, I do mean the term Preamp Nerds in a totally positive way... much like I'm an Envelope Filter Nerd!)

5sg.

I can second the Beelzebub. I have not had the pleasure of trying the Edison.

 

[Bassist30]

Gotta say, when I saw the video of it from NAMM, I was not impressed at all. But this video has really changed my mind. Especially from about 2:44 on, once you get past the muddled slapping with a drum machine and looper. Seems like an incredible value.

For the price that is very impressive.

 

[Bassist30]

Has anybody given a review or comparison with the API Tranzformer LX... Don't know why they spell it with a z. I have not played it but seems nice and love API compression.

 

[chadhargis]

Has anybody given a review or comparison with the API Tranzformer LX... Don't know why they spell it with a z. I have not played it but seems nice and love API compression.

I’ve tried the API one two occasions. I was left unimpressed. Just not my thing.

 

[ThisYouCanTrust]

I tried it too, it's more a studio preamp than a bass preamp IMHO.
If that's what you're after it is a great product.

 

[PeterH]

http://www.siegmundguitars.com/SimplexVintage.html

Discussing this preamp with Chris, but with some changes to the eq, more suited to bass

That’s some expensive... and intriguing... taste...

 

[shwashwa]

http://www.siegmundguitars.com/SimplexVintage.html

Discussing this preamp with Chris, but with some changes to the eq, more suited to bass

that looks great, and i just happen to be in the market for a mic pre, but no high pass filter on a mic pre??

 

[DirtyDuke]

that looks great, and i just happen to be in the market for a mic pre, but no high pass filter on a mic pre??

Email Chris, he will custom build anything for u

 

[DirtyDuke]

That’s some expensive... and intriguing... taste...

He built me the Big Boy 330. Mine is the walnut one at the bottom with kt150s. Its 1 of 1

http://www.siegmundguitars.com/bigboy.html

 

[Mr. Business]

He built me the Big Boy 330. Mine is the walnut one at the bottom with kt150s. Its 1 of 1

http://www.siegmundguitars.com/bigboy.html

WOW! If that sounds anything like it looks, it’s a grand slam! Beautiful piece!

 

[scubaduba]

This arrived.

 

[Bassworship1]

This arrived.

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I really want to hear your impressions on this preamp.

 

[Jazzdogg]

This arrived.

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Please tell us about the Lightning Boy 2020 Instrument Transformer; I've never heard of it.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

This arrived.

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Mmmmmmmm.....Grace Alix.....Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Deleted member 360599]

I just subscribed to this thread as I am in need of changing my preamp for going directly to the house. Right now I have the TC Spectra Drive, Trace Elliot Transit B, and Fishman Platinum Pro. Of these three I like the TC SD best, but I find I'm wanting something more or different. I like a bit of subtle tube character, but not obnoxious.

 

[scubaduba]

I just subscribed to this thread as I am in need of changing my preamp for going directly to the house. Right now I have the TC Spectra Drive, Trace Elliot Transit B, and Fishman Platinum Pro. Of these three I like the TC SD best, but I find I'm wanting something more or different. I like a bit of subtle tube character, but not obnoxious.

You want the Arkham Oracle.

 

[Zbysek]

I really want to hear your impressions on this preamp.

Me too!