Prime_BASS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'm basically after another BB and while they rarely come up I've seen a few RC preamps and have no idea how they sound compared and find it hard using YouTube to try and compare. Anyone had both and care to share thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I built an Bass RC clone from a pedalparts kit. It's extremely tame compared to the BB clips I've heard. With gain well up it adds a little hair, but it's pretty subtle, which isn't the impression I have of the BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollin Thunder Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I would love a BB bass preamp really love the sound on my Zoom pedal but they are £200 for what is basically a distortion pedal, all be it a very good one, think its a bit trade description calling it a pre amp, it has no blend no di no mid switch just a pedal with bass and treble, still very good but would expect moor for £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just now, Rollin Thunder said: I would love a BB bass preamp really love the sound on my Zoom pedal but they are £200 for what is basically a distortion pedal, all be it a very good one, think its a bit trade description calling it a pre amp, it has no blend no di no mid switch just a pedal with bass and treble, still very good but would expect moor for £200 Just buy a Caline Orange Burst for abut £20. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 32 minutes ago, Rollin Thunder said: I would love a BB bass preamp really love the sound on my Zoom pedal but they are £200 I also liked the Xotic BB Bass emulation on my Zoom. I used it for a while in my live setup. Have you seen this comparison video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbENF9j10iA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollin Thunder Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 minute ago, jrixn1 said: I also liked the Xotic BB Bass emulation on my Zoom. I used it for a while in my live setup. Have you seen this comparison video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbENF9j10iA no i will check it out, i sold my Zoom, it is cheaper to buy a new Zoom than a xotic, but trouble with the zoom is it does not play well with other pedals, it the zoom on its own or nothing, thats how i found it. and no true by pass so you have to have the zoom in your chain the whole time, but we digress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) If you mean noise, then yes I also found it a problem in conjunction with other pedals, and in the end I needed an isolated power supply. You're right about the bypass situation - this pedal won't be the correct solution for everyone. Edited February 1, 2019 by jrixn1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 On 01/02/2019 at 09:41, Rollin Thunder said: I would love a BB bass preamp really love the sound on my Zoom pedal but they are £200 for what is basically a distortion pedal, all be it a very good one, think its a bit trade description calling it a pre amp, it has no blend no di no mid switch just a pedal with bass and treble, still very good but would expect moor for £200 Used ones tend to go for between 90 and 100 pounds. I love mine and had one on my board for over 7 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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