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.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

Just wow!!! ... what a great sound and great playing! And a super nice strap by the way ;-) I will have to get this preamp!

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

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!

Thank you!! Great video! Now I'm decided to buy this small preamp! 👌🏼

@MichaelSchmittEleven

4 ай бұрын

You wont regret it. 👍🏻😉

"Came for the pedal, stayed for the playing!" x10

@MichaelSchmittEleven

Жыл бұрын

Thx a lot! :-)

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 )

@MichaelSchmittEleven

Жыл бұрын

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! 😀👍🏻

Came for the demo, ended up very happy finding out (through the shirt) you're a Kraftwerk fan! Love them to death

@MichaelSchmittEleven

3 жыл бұрын

So am I! I love their work!

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

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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!

DI 1:49 Ampeg preamp 2:00 Ampeg preamp Ultra lo 2:18 SVT 3:19

@NtWarlock

4 жыл бұрын

SVT Ultra lo 3:38

The best video for this pedal !!👏👋

@MichaelSchmittEleven

7 ай бұрын

Thx a lot! Glad, you've enjoyed it!

Definetely gettin one of these.Im an AMPEG convert.This IS the sound.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

Жыл бұрын

Thx so much. Yeah, these pedals are a pretty nice bang for the buck! 😀🙏🏻

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.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@daytonausa

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelSchmittEleven I'm gonna focus on the Classic one! Thank you very much!!!

@daytonausa

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

I have the Ampeg SCR DI, awesome pedal :)

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

LOWD Yeah, it really is. Thx a lot for watching and commenting!

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...

the pedal is fine, but SVT's Ultra low is noticeable better

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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! :-)

@amritjanardhanan

4 жыл бұрын

You could get the same sound by plugging it into a power amp and a good cab, or with some EQ

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

@MichaelSchmittEleven

Жыл бұрын

Thx a lot for your nice comment! I wish you are very successful and healthy new year, brother! 😀🙏🏻

Man you can play bass

@MichaelSchmittEleven

3 жыл бұрын

Alberto Alcolumbre Thx a lot, bro!

Thanks

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!

@MichaelSchmittEleven

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@helloagain4546

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelSchmittEleven versatility is over rated :)

@kevmac1230

3 жыл бұрын

Get the YYZ it's fantastic.

Run the pedal into an SVT for extra Ampeg-iness!

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 ай бұрын

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... 😉

The amp wins it hands down! Pedal is good though for a tiny inexpensive thing.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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! :-)

@kevmac1230

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! ;-) The VR heads are killer amps! And you´re absolutely right, that´s the album cover! I love this iconic band!

@NtWarlock

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Schmitt Yay!

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 ?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Possibly yes, sounds like an itersting experiment! All the best, stay safe and healthy!

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?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

3 жыл бұрын

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!

very close!

@MichaelSchmittEleven

3 жыл бұрын

charlesandhisworld Yeah, isn't it? ;-)

I have an Ampeg rocket 500, this pedal brings me a little closer to having a SVT

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely does. All the best. 😉👍🏻

Would it be a bad Idea to run pedals through a 100W Ampeg V-4B? Like a compressor or drive pedal

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

No, sounds legit to me. You should give it a try. 😉👍🏻

@BassPlayer9000

2 жыл бұрын

@trashja 69 I use a B7K ultra and a darkglass compressor, is that bad?

@BassPlayer9000

2 жыл бұрын

@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

Which one do you recommend? SansAmp or Ampeg as preamp?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

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! 🙏🏻😉

@marciosouza8656

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelSchmittEleven what do you prefer, the tech 21 VT Bass or this Ampeg classic pedal? Thx for your suppot!

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?

@MichaelSchmittEleven

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

Thx a lot for stopping by, watching and leaving a comment. Stay safe and healthy!

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/

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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!

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

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 😃🍻🍻🍻😉

Simulates very well. Ultra Lo cuts too much mid/high and lot gain bass equalize. Nice demonstration.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MichaelSchmittEleven

5 жыл бұрын

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! :-)