Members skatalite Posted August 15, 2007 Members Share Posted August 15, 2007 This is becoming the most difficult decision for me. I currently have a DI, but everything else has been moved into rack units, so it'd be the only pedal I have left. I don't particularly like the fact it lacks mid control, but I've dealt with it for more than a year. The RBI seems more fitting, for the fact that it's got mid control and is rackmountable. But it's got that $330 tag. I could probably sell my DI locally for about $140ish. I can probably find a used RBI for around $220 (one recently sold for that much). If I can bridge that gap rather well, think it's a solid change? Vote and persuade me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geddy'sFavHeadache Posted August 15, 2007 Members Share Posted August 15, 2007 my Sansamp RBI got tweeked out and now is being shipped to New Jersey due to a lightning strike:freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geddy'sFavHeadache Posted August 15, 2007 Members Share Posted August 15, 2007 I think the DI does something completly different than The RBI. I think the DI is for distortion. The RBI is a preamp. now that i think about it, you're just trying to expose the fools of the forum:freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 now that i think about it, you're just trying to expose the fools of the forum:freak: I'm not smart enough to pull a stunt like that. The DI is pretty much a pedal version of the RBI, and a lot of people use it in live settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 The Paradriver has a medium control in a SansAmp sized case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 This is becoming the most difficult decision for me. I currently have a DI, but everything else has been moved into rack units, so it'd be the only pedal I have left. I don't particularly like the fact it lacks mid control, but I've dealt with it for more than a year. The RBI seems more fitting, for the fact that it's got mid control and is rackmountable. But it's got that $330 tag. I could probably sell my DI locally for about $140ish. I can probably find a used RBI for around $220 (one recently sold for that much). If I can bridge that gap rather well, think it's a solid change? Vote and persuade me. Is this for a live set up or recording? reason I ask if it's for recording don't waste your money go with a decent bass with new strings a GT brick DI the Sansamp IMO sucks compared to a GT brick DI for recording applications. Sansamp= wannabe like a tube DI:p a GT Brick a real tube DI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 RBI, Is there nothing it can't do???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Is this for a live set up or recording? reason I ask if it's for recording don't waste your money go with a decent bass with new strings a GT brick DI the Sansamp IMO sucks compared to a GT brick DI for recording applications. Sansamp= wannabe like a tube DI:p a GT Brick a real tube DI. Strictly for live use. I've tried the Sans DI with recording and didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 I had the pedal and right at five years it {censored} out, go figure.......... Best thing for me really, I actually had to use my amp to dial my tone and not the pedal. Helped my ears too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 I had the pedal and right at five years it {censored} out, go figure.......... Best thing for me really, I actually had to use my amp to dial my tone and not the pedal. Helped my ears too.. I know you're not a huge fan, if at all, about SansAmps, as I've seen in other responses from you. I just really like them, but am wondering if the "upgrade" is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm just saying I used it to much as a crutch and not my amp for my tone. Why have a tube amp(pre) and run a tube amp simulator?? Makes no sense to me. It was redundant for me to have it.I'd def. pair the RBI with a power-amp and be cool with it!I would get the rack RBI with the mid switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh................. As a plus the RBI isn't on the ground getting beer, dirt, sweat, grim, and whatever else in there. Can't tell you how many ppl stepped of my stuff onstage. I still gotta get the rack tuner though............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm just saying I used it to much as a crutch and not my amp for my tone. Why have a tube amp(pre) and run a tube amp simulator?? Makes no sense to me. It was redundant for me to have it. I'd def. pair the RBI with a power-amp and be cool with it! I would get the rack RBI with the mid switch. Totally. I don't have a tube pre, though, which would be saweet; but I know/see/understand where you're coming from. I just wish I could find a cheap Sunn 300T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 You could get rid of that GK and get an Ampeg to match that cab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 You could get rid of that GK and get an Ampeg to match that cab! Haha, man, don't tempt me. I'd love an Ampeg CL. Jesus. Then I wouldn't have to worry about a lot of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Now that would be a nice set-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Haha, man, don't tempt me. I'd love an Ampeg CL. Jesus. Then I wouldn't have to worry about a lot of things Why not sell the BDDI and buy an SVP-CL then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Better be fast, all Ampeg preamps are discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Better be fast, all Ampeg preamps are discontinued. ... What?! Source/linky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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