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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Aristatertotle on July 20, 2016, 04:59:52 PM

Title: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: Aristatertotle on July 20, 2016, 04:59:52 PM
Hey all,

Anybody have any bass preamp recommendations? Can be vero, schematic, manufactured pcb, whatever. I think I saw one based on a fender baseman on DIYST but figured I'd ask here.
Title: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: jimilee on July 20, 2016, 05:22:41 PM
There's an ampeg one called the ginger, or a scrambled octave, or the sansamp tech 21. I like the ginger the best


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Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: Betty Wont on July 20, 2016, 05:48:06 PM
My favorite DIY bass preamp is Rullywow's Canned Yam based on the Yamaha NE-1 http://www.rullywow.com/product/cannedyam/ (http://www.rullywow.com/product/cannedyam/)
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: markeprice on July 20, 2016, 07:31:50 PM
If you want to go with an Alembic inspired preamp, that many bassists use and tube preamp at that, look at the Frog Tube Preamp PCB.  I designed it.  Just started to deliver it about 2 weeks ago.  There are two threads.   The development thread is:  http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=22173.msg227764#msg227764

The current/support thread is:  http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=23234.0
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: bcalla on July 20, 2016, 11:07:07 PM
Quote from: Torgoslayer on July 20, 2016, 05:48:06 PM
My favorite DIY bass preamp is Rullywow's Canned Yam based on the Yamaha NE-1 http://www.rullywow.com/product/cannedyam/ (http://www.rullywow.com/product/cannedyam/)

I built one of these and really like it.
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: Aristatertotle on July 21, 2016, 05:47:43 PM
Thanks for the recommendations. I'm pretty sure I to build a few just because they all look like good options ;D.

Markeprice, I think I might snag one of those frog boards. Looks like a cool project!
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: markeprice on July 22, 2016, 03:27:53 PM
I sent your Frog Tube Preamp PCB out this morning!  Let me know when you get it.  Follow along on the support/info thread:  http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=23234.0   I hope people will post their project progress and of course any questions there as well.  You are familiar with the website http://frogpedals.com too I guess.  I'll be adding your pushpin on the Frog Maps this evening.  Thank you very much!
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: markeprice on July 22, 2016, 04:03:45 PM
Another preamp I am doing, is the Aionelectronics Lab series L5 preamp.  It is a huge board and comes with 2 daughter boards and a label.  He does great work!
Title: Re: Bass preamp recommendations
Post by: jball85 on July 27, 2016, 11:05:11 PM
+1 Tech 21 SansAmp, especially great for bass players who like heavy styles (imo).