Tech 21 Sansamp VT Bass

Essential Tension · April 30, 2008, 05:29:06 PM

Anyone tried the Tech 21 Sansamp VT Bass yet?

There's a review at http://www.bassplayer.tv/

PhilT · May 14, 2008, 07:19:35 AM

I can't run the video at work. I know Ed Friedland has been saying a lot of good things about them, and is actually using one on gigs. They're not cheap, though I suppose if it saves you buying an SVT, they're actually small change.

angrymatt · May 14, 2008, 12:15:17 PM

I was just reading about them the other night (I'm one of those horrible people who go to the coffee shop/bookstore and drink my coffee while not paying to read the magazines) and I too am pretty curious about this thing.

Essential Tension · May 16, 2008, 08:22:52 AM

Quote from: PhilT on May 14, 2008, 07:19:35 AM
I can't run the video at work. I know Ed Friedland has been saying a lot of good things about them, and is actually using one on gigs. They're not cheap, though I suppose if it saves you buying an SVT, they're actually small change.

It will save you carrying the SVT too.

Essential Tension · May 16, 2008, 08:31:36 AM

I just listened to the review again - it did sound quite good.

Bert · May 29, 2008, 03:20:47 PM

Has anyone tried the blonde tech21 pedal on bass? I used to like my Bassman 100 quite well and I liked the way it distorted.

Bernardduur · August 15, 2008, 03:39:12 AM

This pedal is a FET based preamp of the "real deal"; they changed the tubes by FET's and biased em correctly to get the amp like character. Shame to say it won't be as dynamic as a real amp but will cover the sound of one.

Their bass version is very close to a DIY pedal called the "Flipster" as can be found here

Pilgrim · August 15, 2008, 11:11:11 AM

Sounds nice - but I admit the SVT emulation reminds me of what I hear with my $30 Behringer BDI21 pedal when I set it at the recommended SVT emulation adjustment.

Might be worth a shot if you're really searching for an inexpensive SVT emulation.

nofi · August 18, 2008, 04:48:38 PM

these emulation pedals are like fake tits. they may be fun but they just ain't real.

rahock · August 20, 2008, 06:20:33 AM

Quote from: nofi on August 18, 2008, 04:48:38 PM
these emulation pedals are like fake tits. they may be fun but they just ain't real.

On a guitar they seem to do a lot more for you. On a bass, they're nice....... but to me, no big deal. I still tweak the EQ to get the sound I want and the emulator has very little to do with the final result.
My little Roland amp has emulation for most of my favorite amps including B-15, SVT and Acoustic 360 but the setting I almost always gravitate to is the Bassman , which is NOT among my favorite amps. It seems to be a more neutral setting to begin with and then I add a little juice with the EQ. I can get pretty much the same sound with any of the emulation settings but the Bassman just seems to make a better starting point.

Rick