Review of the NEW Ampeg SGT-DI Pedal

[Paddy777]

31 minutes ago, steviedee said:

I wasn’t getting the tone I was after with the Stomp so I bought the SGT DI. The Stomp is cool but the SGT DI does the Ampeg thing better. Still use the Stomp tho. 
 

apologies for the psychedelic carpet! 

 

Nice looking board 😎 

[markorbit]

I like mine. I have SGT circuit set on SVT at 9 0 clock with Ultra Lo engaged (which is only a 2db boost - it's mainly a mid-scoop). I EQ from there. The problem now is going back to another DI sounds quite anaemic.

[Thunderpaws]

17 hours ago, markorbit said:

I like mine. I have SGT circuit set on SVT at 9 0 clock with Ultra Lo engaged (which is only a 2db boost - it's mainly a mid-scoop). I EQ from there. The problem now is going back to another DI sounds quite anaemic.

Yep, sounds cracking. At rehearsals Guitarists in band have mentioned it has better oomph and sounds better than my Genz Benz amp. That’s plugged in to effects return on  provided amp. 

[BassAdder60]

Reassuring this thread as I’ve now ordered for the second time the SGT-DI pedal !

 

I sold mine as I was gigging the Ampeg V4B and didn’t need it however all my heavy Ampeg gear has gone and I’m playing light class D heads and MarkBass cabs I needed an Ampeg tone in a box.

 

I will run this into the front of the Orange Little Bass Thing which is a pretty clean amp with decent compressor. The SGT will give me better EQ range for pick playing a PBass and a bit of grit for the rockier songs. Plus it’s a DI so will act as a backup to my amp in case of amp issues during a gig. 
Nearly went for the Venture V7 amp but it’s twice the price of the SGT and I didn’t need a new amp just improved tone and EQ / Grit 

[Lozz196]

Makes good sense, easier than taking along a second amp, plus from what I understand the SGT-DI has cab simulation so if needed through PA you can quickly get yourself where you need to be sound wise.

[BassAdder60]

Update SGT -DI arrived and 15mins later it was back in its box and a request to return to Andertons was made 

 

Now I know why I didn’t keep it, it’s a nice pedal but I still thought mostly the grit wasn’t to my liking and although it had good EQ control I thought for over £300 it wasn’t adding much.

For that reason I will keep an amp spare as a backup instead 

[Paddy777]

1 hour ago, BassAdder60 said:

Update SGT -DI arrived and 15mins later it was back in its box and a request to return to Andertons was made 

 

Now I know why I didn’t keep it, it’s a nice pedal but I still thought mostly the grit wasn’t to my liking and although it had good EQ control I thought for over £300 it wasn’t adding much.

For that reason I will keep an amp spare as a backup instead 

Origin Super Vintage does a better SVT, especially the drive side of things, the Broughton Effects SV-Pre is also a better SVT drive and matches your needs perfectly I think if you’re just running it into an amp - you can pick them up pretty cheap used and they’re excellent 

Edited 6 hours ago by Paddy777

[BassAdder60]

Well I gave it a second try and actually I’m starting to like it 

 

It’s definitely an Ampeg sound and is getting close to my old V4B in tone so I’m keeping it 

[BassAdder60]

5 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

Well I gave it a second try and actually I’m starting to like it 

 

It’s definitely an Ampeg sound and is getting close to my old V4B in tone so I’m keeping it 

After trying it again with both my amps I’ve decided it’s going back for sure . 
 

It was a good pedal but added very little that a decent EQ pedal could provide me with what I’m trying to achieve