Tech 21 BSDR SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Dave | Mar 05, 2010 | Comments 4
- 100% analog
- For stage and studio applications.
- 3 outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, PA mixers.
- Active EQ controls specifically tuned for bass, cut or boost 12dB.
- Blend control to combine the proportion of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry.
Product Description
Pre-amp, stomp box and DI all in one. Dial up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between…. More >>
Tech 21 BSDR SansAmp Bass Driver DI
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I have had my SansAmp Bass Driver DI for nearly 10 years, and it is the single best piece of equipment you can buy for your bass rig on a limited budget. I use it twice a week live, and have used it for direct recording on numerous occasions. I have had people stop me after shows to ask me about my excellent sounding “rig”, which includes the SansAmp into a cheap compressor and a small combo amp. It can do great things even for an inexpensive bass, and sounds fantastic with my Warwick and Fender American Jazz basses. It is an absolute essential for bass players.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve had this preamp for roughly 11 years. It’s been used live hundreds of times and at practice thousands. I’ve recorded with it at home and in studio and it still works as great today as the day I bought it, even after many nights of being kicked, stepped on, beer spilled on it, and infused with cigarette smoke from the bar patrons. I’ve gotten many incredible sounds out of it but found that I have 2 personal favorite settings: one for rock and one for jazz.
The sansamp is also a great boost for passive basses and gives them power without distorting the sound. All in all it’s improved the sound of every bass I’ve ever owned from low to high end. Well worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I got this pedal for its distortion sound after borrowing a friends SansAmp Bass Driver DI and falling in love with it. I had to purchase my own. After using it for a few months it has become an essential part of my full time sound. I don’t use it as a distortion pedal anymore but as a full time pre-amp for live shows, rehearsals, and recording studios. Although, this pedal does offer my favorite distortion sound for electric bass. My favorite sounding bass ever has Bartolini Mark V pickups and preamps. I introduced the BSDR and now when I play the bass with out the BSDR the bass sounds dull. It’s because I’m so used to the great tone of the pedal now. I only have the drive turned up a 1/4 way at the most, which adds a nice punch. The pedal adds lots of presence, and fat, well rounded tone in the low end. I have gotten compliments from producers/engineers in several studios already, as well as compliments at live shows from fans and sound engineers. This has been the best piece of equipment I have purchased for my professional bass playing career. It adds a confidence that changes the way you play!
Rating: 5 / 5
Like any decent preamp, the SansAmp expands and refines the sound
of the electric bass, whether in the studio or playing live.
My friend has one and swears by it.
And I concur.
Rating: 4 / 5