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Xotic bass bb preamp alternative
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Mosky makes a clone of the BB: MOSKY B-Box Preamp. I've never used it, but there you go.
Otherwise, you're looking for a tube screamer that works on bass, like the JAM LucyDreamer Bass or Becos Ziffer. Just make sure it's either made for bass or you've read some bass player reviews because most tube screamers lose a lot of low end. That's why the BB is such a good one.
Otherwise, you're looking for a tube screamer that works on bass, like the JAM LucyDreamer Bass or Becos Ziffer. Just make sure it's either made for bass or you've read some bass player reviews because most tube screamers lose a lot of low end. That's why the BB is such a good one.
Hello @alauoh I have the Mosky B-Box and it does indeed cop the BB sound, I have compared it to my guitar players BB pedals and we both agree, he has since added a B-Box to his menagerie. Amazon [delivery 2/7] and several others show it in stock. I have it paired with a Mosky D250x for extra grunt.
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I don't notice any loss of lows except at high gain settings but I have not compared it a bass BB version to be 100%.
It's not the bass version. I bought one and gave it to a guitarist friend. It didn't cut it as a bass overdrive IMO.
That Jam pedal mentioned earlier looks like a great upgrade.
Their Bass RC booster V2 has a 2nd gain stage. Perhaps that would take the place of the BB?
I've got one for sale but I'm based in the UK. Shoot me a message if you're interested.
not a tubescreamer clone, but I am getting very close to my BB preamp heavier settings with an Idiotbox Blower Box
I would first try to find a used one though, the BB is too good to be passed on...
I would first try to find a used one though, the BB is too good to be passed on...
- Sep 26, 2005
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Another clone not mentioned is the joyo orange burst. stupidly cheap and bloody good especially in the mix.
- Sep 26, 2005
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- 641
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- endorsing artist: Dean guitars, Marshall , Rotosound strings
If you're handy with a soldering iron (or know someone who is), you can build yourself a clone. Aion FX sells a PCB for the BB preamp, with explanations how to make the bass version. If you don't specifically need the baxandall tone stack, any of the DIY TS projects, adding the appropriate mods, will get you close. Just a thought.
