Gary Galehouse Thx a ton for these kind words, Gary! It’s great to know that my videos are a source of inspiration! That’s why I make them! All the best!
Thx so much, Mallory! Your kind words are highly appreciated! The preamp is really great, you'll enjoy it for sure! The strap is hand made by Sue Schuh (kissfish design). You'll find her on Facebook and on the web. Her straps are extremely comfortable. She even did several of these beauties for Stanley Clarke! 😃 All the best, stay safe and healthy!
Good video - I appreciate the comment about moving 810 cabs as much as anything! These days I’m enjoying my Noble Preamp (I’ve seen it called a B15 in a box, and I’m inclined to agree.). I’m running that into a Catalinabread SFT for my SVT fix. All this through a Crown power amp into the house.
Well, of course there is much more control on the real amp, but I really liked the "presence" from the pedal, in my headphones it sounds so clear, little package, cheap and effective pedal for sure. Nice review. Thanks
Valter Kabas Yeah, that’s it! I love using the pedal in my IEM setup. I use it together with the Mooer Radar speaker sim. And that adds a lot to the „feel“ and the overall sound. I’ll do a video of this setup anytime soon! ;-) Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
Thank you for this demo. I almost forgot I have this. I just used it the other day into an IR loader from NUX BP5 MLD . I used their 810 models (Aguilar and Ampeg ) as well as something from Shift Line (2 Ampeg 810 IR). I used the MLD preamp model and kept it flat. That preamp model seems to be the flat compare to the Aguilar and Star Classic preamp model. I use to have an SVT CL but I used Mesa cabs instead so my only experience with 810 is backline or playing rigs belonging to other people but I do know that sound. In my studio monitors, Yamaha HS8's, HS5's plus sub. I was very impressed with this pedal. Works well with a power amp as well. I pair this with my small rig a Jay Ganz power amp and an EA M-Line 1x12. I still have my Mesa 400 (not the plus . This one has 6550 tubes like the Ampeg )
Superb. Glad that you like the pedal! I've used my with a Mooer Radar extensively in an IEM setup. Worked like a charm. Last October, I've switched to a Tech 21 Bassdriver DI. That's a really awesome pedal. Thx a lot for watching and commenting! 😀👍🏻
There is no question as to what is "better". The question is if the pedal is good, better than other SVT emulations like SansAmp... I think - possibly yes. I'm not happy with my SansAmp (bass driver v2). I'm considering to sell it and buy either this Ampeg pedal, or the Classic SansAmp. Thank you for a great video!
This pedal does a really good job, especially considering its size and price point. It might not be super versatile, but it delivers the classic Ampeg tone for sure!
The Ultra Lo on the pedal seems a bit too scooped, in my opinion as well. It probably isn´t an option that I personally will use regularly, whereas on the amp, I use it very often! Also, the amp adds a bit of compression, which really feels very nice while playing! Thx a lot for watching and commenting, all the best! :-)
Dear Michael, have a question... Have a 1964 Fender JB, passive of course, my very first pedal after the bass is the Ampeg Opto Compressor. With the level of the bass itself, the compressor doesn't work well because it needs a little bit more input level. I thought this Ampeg preamp could do the job but not sure when I saw the volume knob almost at 15 o'clock. Is the volume at 8 o'clock means no gain in regards to the input level signal ? I need this setup only in my office room where I have (like you) a sort of mini home studio. On stage I am using an Avalon U5 preamp -> dBx 160A all mounted in a 19" rack with 1 Mark Bass 104HF + 1 104HR cabinets... All of this could not be played in my office, the neighbors will not appreciate this in any way ! Thanks from Belgium, and I really love your channel and playing style, this is absolutely superb ;-) Cheers to all bass friends in the world.
Thx so much for your kind words. You're right, the Ampeg preamp doesn't offer much gain. If you push it too hard, it starts distorting. Do you have an effects insert on your amp? It's still a bit strange. The compressor shouldn't have problems with a passive instrument. All the best, stay safe and healthy! Greets to beautiful Belgium.
In this brave new world of all in ears for local poor musicians like us I just ordered a used Classic analog pedal. The day I play another huge theater I’ll have my rig ready to go until then between my new Ampeg pedal and my BBE rackmount I’m ready to rock. No speaker cabinets to Cary. One Rick bass, one jazz bass, a two unit rack filled with preamp and cables and picks. Sure makes the 200 bucks I collect a lot easier to swallow I don’t have to use a big Ford truck either transport my gear. Greetings from Indiana
Hello Michael!!! I watch this video often! As soon as I buy this pedal, the first thing I'm going to do is play your bassline!! :D Awesome video! Have you ever tested the scr-di? Today I read both manuals and the scr-di has a wider range of the dB upon the main frequencies... Some say that it has the real ampeg "mojo", bad the classic sounds really fine to me. Could you make a comparative video with both pedals?
Hi! Thx a lot for the nice comment. Glad, you've enjoyed it. I've tested the SCR-DI, but never side by side withe the Preamp only pedal. But the SCR-DI is definitely a good choice, if you need a DI out. In my IEM setup (which also includes a Mooer Radar Speaker Simulation), I'm more than happy with the Preamp pedal. Another way to go (which I also use more often these days), is the excellent BassFlyRig by Tech21. Its Sansamp section delivers many classic Ampeg tones, sounds way better than the Scrambler, when it comes to hotter, drive sounds, and offers an excellent Compressor, DI out and more, all in a very small package.
@@MichaelSchmittEleven Hello Michael! I finally bought the pedal! I have a quick question... when I activate or ultra low, is it normal for the volume to drop a little? I'm using the pedal connected to an audio interface and my reference is the headphone.
mine had factory issues, it was very very noisy. returnded back to the biggest german webstore (Th....), they sent it back to me after a week, because they hadn’t found anything. i’m quite dissapointed with the quality... (there was 2 additional pedals running from the same psu, also my amp, and they were noiseless) ps: Almost forget to wish you Merry Christmas!! ps2: thank you for the EMG GZR demo, purcased it a month ago, and this is the sound what I searched for decades. with thomasik flats, my P bass is punishing...
@trashja 69 It sounds awesome to me but I haven't had anyone else's opinion on it either. I'm an introvert I play mostly by myself and none of my friends know how to play instruments. With my setup I personally think it sounds the best with EMG pickups. To my ears the EMG's sound way better than any of my other basses that don't have EMG's
Im a guitar player doing solo performances with a looper. Could I use this pedal to punch in cool Ampeg Bass sounds using my Electric ( Les Paul or Strat ) Guitar ?
Niall Power Hi there! Sure, the SVT setup is just the standard. But for ampless IEM solutions, the pedal sounds and feels surprisingly good! Thx a lot for watching and commenting! :-)
A nice sounding pedal but of course it can't beat the real thing.Imagine if Ampeg could match the SVT sound exactly with a $129.00 pedal, they'd never sell another SVT amp rig.
I've heard a lot of people in talkbass saying that this pedal adds some nasty noise and that is holding me back. Did you experience any noise issues with the pedal?
Carlos Ps Hi there. I use it in my ampless IEM setup mainly, and I've not encountered any issues regarding excessive noise or hiss, so far. Thx for watching and commenting. Stay safe and heathy!
In my opinion the pedal sounds better for relaxed to moderate playing but the amplifier really starts singing when you dig in. It's like the harder you play the better it sounds.
I love the Ampeg pedal for its sound and compactness. The price is unbeatable, too. But I also love the Bass Fly Rig by Tech21. Its Sansamp sounds absolutely stunning as well, but it's a lot more expensive. Thx a lot for watching and commenting. All the best! 🙏🏻😉
As you said you can’t alway bring an 8x10 cab and then the pedal forsure will do the job. Let’s be honest after 2-3 beers 9 out of 10 people in the audience can’t tell the difference anyway
Beide sind nicht schlecht, aber Du könntest mit den Portaflex die Box im Studio weglassen denke ich. Hier ein paar Links: ampeg.com/products/portaflex/pf-20t/ ampeg.com/products/portaflex/pf-50t/ www.disssa.de/reviews/amps/ampeg-portaflex-pf-20t/ www.disssa.de/reviews/amps/ampeg-portaflex-pf-50t/
Allerdings ist das eine vielfach teurere Option! Wenngleich auch reizvoll! ;-) Gerade in Anbetracht des niedrigen Preises, hat mich die Performance des Classic Analog Bass Preamps echt überzeugt. Ich nutze zum Aufnehmen auch sehr gerne den Eden The Traveller (erste Version), der einen hervorragend klingenden DI Out besitzt. Aber gerade bei verstärkerlosen IEM Setups, habe ich es gerne so klein und unkompliziert wie möglich! ;-) Vielen Dank für´s Gucken und Kommentieren!
Jeziel Brizolla The pedal is just the preamp. You’d need a DI box behind it, or you go for the SCRDI pedal, which contains the preamp, the Scrambler and a high grade DI in one package. Thx a lot for watching.
The pedal is very close! Close enough that your back can't justify humping the amp! Bit of compression on the pedal and there'd be little enough difference
mindhead2005 Absolutely! I love using the pedal in my ampless IEM setup, coupled with a TC Electronic Spectracomp. And lately with a Mooer Radar speaker sim. I’ll do a review of this tiny pedal anytime soon. It really adds a lot to the sound and feel! :-)
bassuskrachus81 The pedal sounds and feels extremely nice while playing. I will surely add a compressor pedal to it, in the live setting, but its dynamics are really extremely convincing. That’s what I tried to demonstrate by moving the position of the plucking hand, and doing a bit of slap. Sure, the SVT is better in this regard, but again, for its price and size, the Classic Analog Bass Preamp is very good, and it surely is a true “Ampeg”! Thx a lot for watching and commenting! All the best! :-)
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I know this has nothing to do with the demo, but wow, you are a terrific player! Came for the pedal, stayed for the playing! Great inspiration for me.
Gary Galehouse Thx a ton for these kind words, Gary! It’s great to know that my videos are a source of inspiration! That’s why I make them! All the best!
Just wow!!! ... what a great sound and great playing! And a super nice strap by the way ;-) I will have to get this preamp!
Thx so much, Mallory! Your kind words are highly appreciated! The preamp is really great, you'll enjoy it for sure! The strap is hand made by Sue Schuh (kissfish design). You'll find her on Facebook and on the web. Her straps are extremely comfortable. She even did several of these beauties for Stanley Clarke! 😃 All the best, stay safe and healthy!
Good video - I appreciate the comment about moving 810 cabs as much as anything! These days I’m enjoying my Noble Preamp (I’ve seen it called a B15 in a box, and I’m inclined to agree.). I’m running that into a Catalinabread SFT for my SVT fix. All this through a Crown power amp into the house.
Well, of course there is much more control on the real amp, but I really liked the "presence" from the pedal, in my headphones it sounds so clear, little package, cheap and effective pedal for sure.
Nice review. Thanks
Valter Kabas Yeah, that’s it! I love using the pedal in my IEM setup. I use it together with the Mooer Radar speaker sim. And that adds a lot to the „feel“ and the overall sound. I’ll do a video of this setup anytime soon! ;-) Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
Came for the demo, ended up very happy finding out (through the shirt) you're a Kraftwerk fan! Love them to death
So am I! I love their work!
Definetely gettin one of these.Im an AMPEG convert.This IS the sound.
Thx so much. Yeah, these pedals are a pretty nice bang for the buck! 😀🙏🏻
DI 1:49
Ampeg preamp 2:00
Ampeg preamp Ultra lo 2:18
SVT 3:19
SVT Ultra lo 3:38
Thank you for this demo. I almost forgot I have this. I just used it the other day into an IR loader from NUX BP5 MLD . I used their 810 models (Aguilar and Ampeg ) as well as something from Shift Line (2 Ampeg 810 IR). I used the MLD preamp model and kept it flat. That preamp model seems to be the flat compare to the Aguilar and Star Classic preamp model. I use to have an SVT CL but I used Mesa cabs instead so my only experience with 810 is backline or playing rigs belonging to other people but I do know that sound. In my studio monitors, Yamaha HS8's, HS5's plus sub. I was very impressed with this pedal. Works well with a power amp as well. I pair this with my small rig a Jay Ganz power amp and an EA M-Line 1x12. I still have my Mesa 400 (not the plus . This one has 6550 tubes like the Ampeg )
Superb. Glad that you like the pedal! I've used my with a Mooer Radar extensively in an IEM setup. Worked like a charm. Last October, I've switched to a Tech 21 Bassdriver DI. That's a really awesome pedal. Thx a lot for watching and commenting! 😀👍🏻
Thank you!! Great video! Now I'm decided to buy this small preamp! 👌🏼
You wont regret it. 👍🏻😉
The best video for this pedal !!👏👋
Thx a lot! Glad, you've enjoyed it!
"Came for the pedal, stayed for the playing!" x10
Thx a lot! :-)
There is no question as to what is "better". The question is if the pedal is good, better than other SVT emulations like SansAmp... I think - possibly yes. I'm not happy with my SansAmp (bass driver v2). I'm considering to sell it and buy either this Ampeg pedal, or the Classic SansAmp.
Thank you for a great video!
This pedal does a really good job, especially considering its size and price point. It might not be super versatile, but it delivers the classic Ampeg tone for sure!
@@MichaelSchmittEleven versatility is over rated :)
Get the YYZ it's fantastic.
the pedal is fine, but SVT's Ultra low is noticeable better
The Ultra Lo on the pedal seems a bit too scooped, in my opinion as well. It probably isn´t an option that I personally will use regularly, whereas on the amp, I use it very often! Also, the amp adds a bit of compression, which really feels very nice while playing!
Thx a lot for watching and commenting, all the best! :-)
You could get the same sound by plugging it into a power amp and a good cab, or with some EQ
Dear Michael, have a question... Have a 1964 Fender JB, passive of course, my very first pedal after the bass is the Ampeg Opto Compressor. With the level of the bass itself, the compressor doesn't work well because it needs a little bit more input level. I thought this Ampeg preamp could do the job but not sure when I saw the volume knob almost at 15 o'clock. Is the volume at 8 o'clock means no gain in regards to the input level signal ? I need this setup only in my office room where I have (like you) a sort of mini home studio. On stage I am using an Avalon U5 preamp -> dBx 160A all mounted in a 19" rack with 1 Mark Bass 104HF + 1 104HR cabinets... All of this could not be played in my office, the neighbors will not appreciate this in any way ! Thanks from Belgium, and I really love your channel and playing style, this is absolutely superb ;-) Cheers to all bass friends in the world.
Thx so much for your kind words. You're right, the Ampeg preamp doesn't offer much gain. If you push it too hard, it starts distorting. Do you have an effects insert on your amp? It's still a bit strange. The compressor shouldn't have problems with a passive instrument.
All the best, stay safe and healthy!
Greets to beautiful Belgium.
In this brave new world of all in ears for local poor musicians like us I just ordered a used Classic analog pedal. The day I play another huge theater I’ll have my rig ready to go until then between my new Ampeg pedal and my BBE rackmount I’m ready to rock. No speaker cabinets to Cary. One Rick bass, one jazz bass, a two unit rack filled with preamp and cables and picks. Sure makes the 200 bucks I collect a lot easier to swallow I don’t have to use a big Ford truck either transport my gear. Greetings from Indiana
Thx a lot for your nice comment! I wish you are very successful and healthy new year, brother! 😀🙏🏻
I have the Ampeg SCR DI, awesome pedal :)
LOWD Yeah, it really is. Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
Man you can play bass
Alberto Alcolumbre Thx a lot, bro!
Hello Michael!!! I watch this video often! As soon as I buy this pedal, the first thing I'm going to do is play your bassline!! :D Awesome video! Have you ever tested the scr-di? Today I read both manuals and the scr-di has a wider range of the dB upon the main frequencies... Some say that it has the real ampeg "mojo", bad the classic sounds really fine to me. Could you make a comparative video with both pedals?
Hi! Thx a lot for the nice comment. Glad, you've enjoyed it. I've tested the SCR-DI, but never side by side withe the Preamp only pedal. But the SCR-DI is definitely a good choice, if you need a DI out. In my IEM setup (which also includes a Mooer Radar Speaker Simulation), I'm more than happy with the Preamp pedal.
Another way to go (which I also use more often these days), is the excellent BassFlyRig by Tech21. Its Sansamp section delivers many classic Ampeg tones, sounds way better than the Scrambler, when it comes to hotter, drive sounds, and offers an excellent Compressor, DI out and more, all in a very small package.
@@MichaelSchmittEleven I'm gonna focus on the Classic one! Thank you very much!!!
@@MichaelSchmittEleven Hello Michael! I finally bought the pedal! I have a quick question... when I activate or ultra low, is it normal for the volume to drop a little? I'm using the pedal connected to an audio interface and my reference is the headphone.
mine had factory issues, it was very very noisy. returnded back to the biggest german webstore (Th....), they sent it back to me after a week, because they hadn’t found anything. i’m quite dissapointed with the quality...
(there was 2 additional pedals running from the same psu, also my amp, and they were noiseless)
ps: Almost forget to wish you Merry Christmas!!
ps2: thank you for the EMG GZR demo, purcased it a month ago, and this is the sound what I searched for decades. with thomasik flats, my P bass is punishing...
Great video
I did a comparision too, but with a Micro Vr head (no cab, just xlr output)
is that the Autobahn album by Kraftwerk cover on your shirt?
Cool! ;-) The VR heads are killer amps!
And you´re absolutely right, that´s the album cover! I love this iconic band!
Michael Schmitt
Yay!
Would it be a bad Idea to run pedals through a 100W Ampeg V-4B? Like a compressor or drive pedal
No, sounds legit to me. You should give it a try. 😉👍🏻
@trashja 69 I use a B7K ultra and a darkglass compressor, is that bad?
@trashja 69 It sounds awesome to me but I haven't had anyone else's opinion on it either. I'm an introvert I play mostly by myself and none of my friends know how to play instruments. With my setup I personally think it sounds the best with EMG pickups. To my ears the EMG's sound way better than any of my other basses that don't have EMG's
Im a guitar player doing solo performances with a looper.
Could I use this pedal to punch in cool Ampeg Bass sounds using my Electric ( Les Paul or Strat ) Guitar ?
Hi there! Possibly yes, sounds like an itersting experiment! All the best, stay safe and healthy!
I have an Ampeg rocket 500, this pedal brings me a little closer to having a SVT
It definitely does. All the best. 😉👍🏻
The amp wins it hands down!
Pedal is good though for a tiny inexpensive thing.
Niall Power Hi there! Sure, the SVT setup is just the standard. But for ampless IEM solutions, the pedal sounds and feels surprisingly good! Thx a lot for watching and commenting! :-)
A nice sounding pedal but of course it can't beat the real thing.Imagine if Ampeg could match the SVT sound exactly with a $129.00 pedal, they'd never sell another SVT amp rig.
very close!
charlesandhisworld Yeah, isn't it? ;-)
I've heard a lot of people in talkbass saying that this pedal adds some nasty noise and that is holding me back. Did you experience any noise issues with the pedal?
Carlos Ps Hi there. I use it in my ampless IEM setup mainly, and I've not encountered any issues regarding excessive noise or hiss, so far. Thx for watching and commenting. Stay safe and heathy!
In my opinion the pedal sounds better for relaxed to moderate playing but the amplifier really starts singing when you dig in. It's like the harder you play the better it sounds.
Thx a lot for stopping by, watching and leaving a comment. Stay safe and healthy!
Which one do you recommend? SansAmp or Ampeg as preamp?
I love the Ampeg pedal for its sound and compactness. The price is unbeatable, too. But I also love the Bass Fly Rig by Tech21. Its Sansamp sounds absolutely stunning as well, but it's a lot more expensive. Thx a lot for watching and commenting. All the best! 🙏🏻😉
@@MichaelSchmittEleven what do you prefer, the tech 21 VT Bass or this Ampeg classic pedal? Thx for your suppot!
Thanks
As you said you can’t alway bring an 8x10 cab and then the pedal forsure will do the job. Let’s be honest after 2-3 beers 9 out of 10 people in the audience can’t tell the difference anyway
Agreed! 😃🍻🍻🍻😉
Run the pedal into an SVT for extra Ampeg-iness!
I've tried that. But if I play my SVT, I definitely prefer it dry, without any additional pedals. Not even my beloved EBS MultiComp... 😉
Beide sind nicht schlecht, aber Du könntest mit den Portaflex die Box im Studio weglassen denke ich. Hier ein paar Links:
ampeg.com/products/portaflex/pf-20t/
ampeg.com/products/portaflex/pf-50t/
www.disssa.de/reviews/amps/ampeg-portaflex-pf-20t/
www.disssa.de/reviews/amps/ampeg-portaflex-pf-50t/
Allerdings ist das eine vielfach teurere Option! Wenngleich auch reizvoll! ;-)
Gerade in Anbetracht des niedrigen Preises, hat mich die Performance des Classic Analog Bass Preamps echt überzeugt.
Ich nutze zum Aufnehmen auch sehr gerne den Eden The Traveller (erste Version), der einen hervorragend klingenden DI Out besitzt. Aber gerade bei verstärkerlosen IEM Setups, habe ich es gerne so klein und unkompliziert wie möglich! ;-)
Vielen Dank für´s Gucken und Kommentieren!
i will play bass into a PA system, no amp available... do you think this is a good one? do i need that preamp plus one DI?
Jeziel Brizolla The pedal is just the preamp. You’d need a DI box behind it, or you go for the SCRDI pedal, which contains the preamp, the Scrambler and a high grade DI in one package. Thx a lot for watching.
Simulates very well. Ultra Lo cuts too much mid/high and lot gain bass equalize. Nice demonstration.
Thx a lot for watching and commenting! 😀🙏🏻
The pedal is very close!
Close enough that your back can't justify humping the amp!
Bit of compression on the pedal and there'd be little enough difference
mindhead2005 Absolutely! I love using the pedal in my ampless IEM setup, coupled with a TC Electronic Spectracomp. And lately with a Mooer Radar speaker sim. I’ll do a review of this tiny pedal anytime soon. It really adds a lot to the sound and feel! :-)
Sounds like 2 completely different things. The pedal is very bright and the amp is much darker. Probably, both can be useful sounds.
monkey dangus Thx a lot for watching and sharing your opinion! :-)
SVT II pro sounds way more composed and "compact". This is what Ampeg Lovers are into.
bassuskrachus81 The pedal sounds and feels extremely nice while playing. I will surely add a compressor pedal to it, in the live setting, but its dynamics are really extremely convincing. That’s what I tried to demonstrate by moving the position of the plucking hand, and doing a bit of slap. Sure, the SVT is better in this regard, but again, for its price and size, the Classic Analog Bass Preamp is very good, and it surely is a true “Ampeg”!
Thx a lot for watching and commenting! All the best! :-)
Very rattling. Not a pleasant sound at all!! No bass on the bass only treble clunk.
Thx for watching and commenting.