0175westwood29 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 looking into adding a bit of grit on some songs in my band. both of these can do it but what would you guys go with? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) They both sound quite different! Both di, the sansamp is more classic ampeg-ish, the tone hammer is little more modern and has a pre amp built in so it can 'active' your passive basses. Edited April 13, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 See also the thread on how to get the best out of the BDDI - the results you'll get will be closely bound to what rig you're running through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='805230' date='Apr 13 2010, 07:29 PM']See also the thread on how to get the best out of the BDDI - the results you'll get will be closely bound to what rig you're running through.[/quote] im running a db750 thru a 610hlf peg at the minute. but soon will be running that rig alongside a lm2 with two 210 ampeg cabs as a dirty rig which would be what this will be running thru eventually. but also like the idea of being able to send a dirty sig to the pa using the di. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='805227' date='Apr 13 2010, 07:27 PM']They both sound quite different! Both di, the sansamp is more classic ampeg-ish, the tone hammer is little more modern and has a pre amp built in so it can 'active' your passive basses.[/quote] would that pre amp screw with the pre amp in my modulus? ive got the 0bp-1 aggie pre in it btw. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 [quote name='0175westwood29' post='805240' date='Apr 13 2010, 07:35 PM']would that pre amp screw with the pre amp in my modulus? ive got the 0bp-1 aggie pre in it btw. andy[/quote] Ah, here is the spec: TONE HAMMER - (click here for sample settings) This preamp/direct box is so strong and powerful it could only be called the "Tone Hammer"! Based on the respected OBP-3 preamp, the Tone Hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. With the Tone Hammer's pristine D.I. you are set for the studio or the stage. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we are introducing our proprietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS). AGS allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and EQ with the "stomp" of a button. You can now go from modern slap sounds to vintage or overdriven. 18 volt operation gives the Tone Hammer plenty of headroom to reproduce the most dynamic playing style. Separate "Gain" and "Master" controls allow you to dial in just the right gain structure for any instrument. The Tone Hammer is the essential preamp/direct box for every bassist's tool box. Features: Pre/Post DI Unbalanced output can drive a power amp AGS circuitry Cut and boost of treble, mid and bass frequencies Fully sweepable midrange frequencies Powered by two nine volt batteries, phantom power or optional universal power supply Ground lift switch Heavy Duty steel construction Specs: Inputs: One 1/4" jack Outputs: One 1/4" jack, One XLR (nominal output - 14 dBu balanced) EQ: Bass +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz Mid +/- 17 dB @ 180 Hz to 1 kHz Treble +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz Controls: Ground lift switch Pre/Post DI switch Engage switch AGS switch Warranty: Three year limited Optional: 18 volt power supply ----------- So it has the OBP-3 preamp in it. There might not be any point in getting it if you have an Aguilar pre....but then again it depends if you prefer the dirt on the sansamp or tone hammer. Both work....DI is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 There are some great clips of the dirt on the tonehammer at the bottom of this page: [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/artist_interview_BrandenCampbell.htm"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/artist_interview...denCampbell.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='806289' date='Apr 14 2010, 05:28 PM']Ah, here is the spec: TONE HAMMER - (click here for sample settings) This preamp/direct box is so strong and powerful it could only be called the "Tone Hammer"! Based on the respected OBP-3 preamp, the Tone Hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. With the Tone Hammer's pristine D.I. you are set for the studio or the stage. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we are introducing our proprietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS). AGS allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and EQ with the "stomp" of a button. You can now go from modern slap sounds to vintage or overdriven. 18 volt operation gives the Tone Hammer plenty of headroom to reproduce the most dynamic playing style. Separate "Gain" and "Master" controls allow you to dial in just the right gain structure for any instrument. The Tone Hammer is the essential preamp/direct box for every bassist's tool box. Features: Pre/Post DI Unbalanced output can drive a power amp AGS circuitry Cut and boost of treble, mid and bass frequencies Fully sweepable midrange frequencies Powered by two nine volt batteries, phantom power or optional universal power supply Ground lift switch Heavy Duty steel construction Specs: Inputs: One 1/4" jack Outputs: One 1/4" jack, One XLR (nominal output - 14 dBu balanced) EQ: Bass +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz Mid +/- 17 dB @ 180 Hz to 1 kHz Treble +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz Controls: Ground lift switch Pre/Post DI switch Engage switch AGS switch Warranty: Three year limited Optional: 18 volt power supply ----------- So it has the OBP-3 preamp in it. There might not be any point in getting it if you have an Aguilar pre....but then again it depends if you prefer the dirt on the sansamp or tone hammer. Both work....DI is great.[/quote] thanks man! yeh would be nice to be able to add the pre to my fender p tho? Mmm well im thinking im gonna just have to try em out! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I've owned a tonehammer but sold it on - did nothing for my sound. Got a sansamp paradriver and much prefer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I own both... Hmmm The answer to your question is Tone Hammer. But only just. Everyone raves about Sansamp, but they don't sound too natural to me. I prefer the Aggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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