Best Bass Guitar Preamp (2024 Update)

As a bass player who plays multiple styles but also unconventional lines, I needed a device capable of multiple tones. Many reputable companies have sounds they are known for and only that sound. This pedal gives you not only signature GK sound, but loads of available other sounds using the countless features it has available. This is a wonderful pedal that's 6 amazing amps in one lightweight box. Along with tons of sculpting abilities. Also plays so nice with pedals put in its loop and is super sensitive to pick ups of all strengths by using the trim knob.fontkado

I have many amps, effects pedals and di's I am confident that I could get the sounds I need from the Gallien Kruger Plex Bass preamp pedal as a stand alone if necessary.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

I must've been living under a rock. I just discovered Aguilar stuff. After listening to some samples of the TH, I was impressed. After getting it from MF and hooking it up to my five string Peavey Foundation, I was instantly hooked. I'll never play a note again without this thing. Yes, it's that good. I love that you can get scooped sounds for funk and distorted sounds for rock. It makes any bass, especially a passive one, sound like it costs like a million. Downside is Aguilar stuff is a little pricy, but I got the MF discount, and I'll probably get their other pedals if I can find a great deal on them. I highly recommend this pedal.Bassdude123

Good thing – eq doesnt colorize the sound and makes it bigger and warmer. Bad thing – AGS mode makes signal louder. You cant switch device when playing song without dB jump. But you can keep AGS allways on. In fact, I would recommended this device for people, who wants to add big sound to passive basses on stage or in studio.dimakanda

This thing just sounds great. The tone stack seems perfect for bass. I couldn't dial in a bad sound once I had the gain's and master's for both pedals set. I use a Markbass Compressore in front of it. The secret to the AGS boost is to keep the Tone Hammer's gain LOW and use the Master for makeup gain. Start at 9:00 and adjust from there. Then the AGS boosts the signal for soloing just enough to sound like a tube amp on the edge of breakup but still sounds like your "tone" and not a fuzztone. I haven't tried the DI partblues_disciple

Very helpful staff even while very busy with other customers. Was able to try both the Fender Downtown Express and the Fly Rig V2. Yes the Fly Rig was more expensive but it also had more features. Plus the Downton Express produced a nasty pop when switching the compression in/out and it didn’t have a tuner. Very happy with my Fly Rig purchase and the price match. Thanks!Poida B.

I bought this because I'm a huge fan of the RK5 Fly Rig, but I wanted something that was programmable and MIDI controllable, to integrate with my pedalboard. The PSA2 does all that perfectly but it's the sounds that have blown me away. It sounds incredible. Every Marshall tone is achievable and authentic, so are Fender and Mesa tones, and anything in between. And it really responds well to picking dynamics, and when you back off the volume on the guitar it cleans up perfectly. And…it just feels and sounds better than digital – my HX Stomp is now for effects only. I couldn't be happier, it's exactly what I needed. Thoroughly recommended!rossmacrae777

Overall: I have put this preamp in two of my basses now and I absolutely love it. Super easy to install with no issues!!! This preamp has several cool features I love. For me the best part is being able to select the exact mid frequency you want to boost or cut. It’s also super cool that there are four different curves you can choose from on the treble boost/cut. All these features make for a very versatile preamp you can use to dial in any sound you want right on your bass.In response to the other review on here I don’t know what that guys problem was. When you install the knobs you just have to make sure you leave a little space between the knobs and the nut below them. All you have to do is just lift up slightly on the knob while you tighten the set screw.Timothy

Overall: Dont even bother with this junk…..Will never EVER buy again. EVER!!!!If I could give this system a 0 instead of 1 star I would. I bought this set close to a year ago and it has been a nightmare the whole time. The biggest problem with this system is the "d" shape shafts on the concentric pots. I tried knobs that I had ordered for this upgrade and they did not work very well because the upper small knob kept dragging on the top of the bottom larger knob. I contacted EMG and they said that they sold knobs on their website so I ordered those knobs. They did the same thing. I contacted them again and they wanted me to send them the set with the plate where the pots were attached to. I sent them the whole thing yet they could not fix the problem and sent it back to me with no solution. They are not willing to give me back my money so a year later and I am still stuck with this useless set from EMG. I have installed many high end preamps and also cheap preamps from China and all the pots are always smooth. EMG should be embarrassed to sell this junk. Right now it is still in its box not being used because when I tried to use it the knobs kept sticking and it was very embarrassing. NEVER AGAIN will I by from EMG. They have really let me down. I am at the process of contacting the commerce department in their area to file a complaint. All this calamity because they want to save a buck.Sotero

Incredible system with the EMG JA series Jazz bass pick ups. Made my Marcus Miller Jazz sound 10 times better than it started with which was awesome.randy9148

In my opinion, as a bass player since 1967, and a luthier/tube amp tech since 1973 Simon Keats at Origin Effects designs the best sounding pedals (reproductions of vintage amps & compressors) and are the highest quality pedals on the planet. I bought both Bassrig versions which duplicate their respective amps ( the '64, a Fender blackface Showman and the Super Vintage, an Ampeg SVT) which reproduce very accurately these amps from the input to the output jack, and both even have a cab sim on the XLR output. I couldn't be happier with them. Yes, they're pretty expensive, but you always get what you pay for with Origin Effects.johnk

I must've been living under a rock. I just discovered Aguilar stuff. After listening to some samples of the TH, I was impressed. After getting it from MF and hooking it up to my five string Peavey Foundation, I was instantly hooked. I'll never play a note again without this thing. Yes, it's that good. I love that you can get scooped sounds for funk and distorted sounds for rock. It makes any bass, especially a passive one, sound like it costs like a million. Downside is Aguilar stuff is a little pricy, but I got the MF discount, and I'll probably get their other pedals if I can find a great deal on them. I highly recommend this pedal.Bassdude123

Good thing – eq doesnt colorize the sound and makes it bigger and warmer. Bad thing – AGS mode makes signal louder. You cant switch device when playing song without dB jump. But you can keep AGS allways on. In fact, I would recommended this device for people, who wants to add big sound to passive basses on stage or in studio.dimakanda

This thing just sounds great. The tone stack seems perfect for bass. I couldn't dial in a bad sound once I had the gain's and master's for both pedals set. I use a Markbass Compressore in front of it. The secret to the AGS boost is to keep the Tone Hammer's gain LOW and use the Master for makeup gain. Start at 9:00 and adjust from there. Then the AGS boosts the signal for soloing just enough to sound like a tube amp on the edge of breakup but still sounds like your "tone" and not a fuzztone. I haven't tried the DI partblues_disciple

I plug the bass into the unit, season to taste, and go into DI or into mic pre to tape. It's all in the name. Aguilar, Sadowsky….fat bass and nice top. M.DempseyStormyCrocodile-55438

I was recommended this bass preamp almost 20 years ago. I've been through a TON of boutique equipment since then, trying to find 'my sound' and figured..what the heck, let me give this pedal a try. It makes EVERYTHING sound better! If you play on other peoples rigs from time to time, bring this!!! You'll be so much happier you did! You can find 'your sound' on almost any rig with this little guy. I'm a gear snob, I like 'my sound', which is clear, clean, and with a little bit of tube breakup while grinding in on my jazz. My sound is a cross between Flea and Marcus Miller. My boutique equipment gives me this on its own. When I'm forced to play a Behringer single 15" cab with no tweeter and no usable EQ because its the backline, the Sans Amp will be definitely utilized that night! Do yourself a favor and grab one of these pedals! Even if you keep it in you bag as a backup DI. It's like having a preamp and/or a DI at your disposal in case you needed to go straight to the house.DT

Bought this to see about going straight to p.a. And monitor. Initial impressions very good. Even with tone controls flat it seems to improve the sound compared to going straight into the desk. More depth and detail? Not sure if they’re the right words but they’ll have to do! It now sits at the end of the line on my tiny pedal board. Other pedals are boss tuner, boss bass chorus and ebs billy Sheehan pedal. Simples!Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Here's why I love this thing. First, I prefer passive basses. Second, when gigging I need fast access to three basic tone signatures — a mid-boosted one for a balanced mix with the band, a bottom-heavy grindy one for heavy lifting, and a scooped one for funk and solos. Program those in, and good to go, with the option to tweak them a bit for conditions without permanently altering the setting. Third, after years of lugging heavy, bulky head units I now feed the Sansamp into a 1000W ultralite power amp and have all the headroom I need, without the pain. Fourth, whenever I meet a new sound man at gigs the first thing I hear is "Sweet, a Sansamp DI." Fifth, hand-built like a tank in NYC. I'm sure I can list more, but you get the idea. I've been using it for three years now and won't ever go back to onboard preamps, either on the bass or on the head unit.Casey Ess

Wasn't expecting more than a good D. I. Box. After using it at my band rehearsal it's now become essential. It has made my ashdown drive pedal obsolete, cleaned up the bottom end in my tone and the whole band. I use a Spector Legend 6 Bass. I'm In a band with two bassists, drums and vocals. We both Bi-amp. A bass amp and a guitar amp. Getting these to all work together can be a real headache… But this has improved things so much, that the other bassist has one now. Tone very comparable to an ampeg type- Growly, very tight and controllable bottom end, doesn't "fart out" on Max. Top end can be moved between airy and crunchy. Build quality It is plastic, but I have no worries. I'm sure if I stomped on the 1/4" Jack, it would damage, but I keep mine on the pedal board anyway. Value Beyond comparison. I can't think of a better spent 20. The sansamp it's cloning is at least 8 times more expensive. And although it's better in some areas, (metal casing etc), sound-wise there's little to choose between them. At this price, in the unlikely event it broke, I'd just buy another. I have recorded using this, and it has very little noise, But massive tone. If it sounds good in an amplifier, it really comes into its own recorded. Save yourself a couple of grandon an svt, and just use this. Yes, really. I would highly recommend this pedal/D.I.snailsetsnail

Obviously with Behringer you are likely trying to save some cash instead of getting something "name brand." When I would record DI bass guitar, I used to run it through a distortion or fuzz pedal to get a more natural sounding gain. The V-Tone pedal is very good in that regard. Turn the presence, drive, and blend knobs all the way up and adjust the EQ to your liking and you get a mean crunch while keeping the clack of loose strings. That is about the limit of this pedal's potential, at least for me. Any adjustment to those knobs to turn down the distortion results in a sound nearly identical with just a clean DI with no pedal or preamp at all. It's as if turning them up from 1 to 8 has no effect until you get them to 9 and 10. Another flaw I've found is the high gain settings bring along a high pitched whistle that occurs randomly during playing, though it seems to happen with a lot of string rattle from long, held notes. It doesn't stand out when it's mixed with drums and a wall of guitars, though. I've only used it as a DI for recording, never as a preamp or DI for a PA or anything like that, it's possible it could be really good for those. I am happy with it to record bass for my doom, black metal, and mathcore kind of music, but wouldn't go to it for anything else.Jacob

I recently purchased the guitar version (GDI21) and was quick to get this bass version soon after. I own a rack mount Tech21 Sansamp RBI unit which has been excellent for me thru the years live. Also, their V1 VT Bass pedal has been a mainstay for me in a live setting. This is a very good clone of the BDDI with potential issues if used in a live setting. These are: Cheezy and fragile On/Off foot switch, and Illegible knobs. I have no idea where the knobs are set at any given time. Aside from that, I like this as a desk top companion to my other tone shapers such as the MXR M80 and M81 Bass Preamps. For little money, you can't lose in purchasing this for a home studio bass pre.Reed in CA

True to the many reviews I read online before purchasing, this preamp is very transparent, providing boost and EQ without adding its own color/flavor to the sound. Great for matching a passive instrument's output to that of an active one when switching between. So if boost and a bit of EQ are what you're looking for this may be the pedal for you. If on the other hand you're seeking a massive tonal change beyond boosting what's already there this one will probably leave you wanting.duneindy

I purchased this to compliment my Yamaha BB425x which, for a passive bass, has a hot output. The EQ parameters don't have a wide enough range to be very versatile. I found myself having to run at 3 o'clock just to get much of a difference and at full for a obvious difference. With an active bass I could compensate for that but, I bought it to compensate a bass, not the other way around. On the plus side it is very quiet, and like all MXR products well built.markm13

Perfect for when you want an onboard preamp for your passive jazz bass, but don't want to modify the bass. Really like the voicing of the sweepable miss, wider filter than a lot of eq, great for filling out jazz bass mids. The bass is perfect for adding definition to the lows, salt to taste with the treble. Transparent, low noise, good headroom. Build quality you'd expect from MXR. Part-ex'ed my first one and missed it so much I bought a second.Graham B.

If your handy with a soldering iron, this pre amp can be used in many ways, not just with the included pots. Nice clean tone.5000bassman

I've only heard good review for this preamp. Which instantly made me skeptical. Well after blowing my other preamp (all my fault) I tried it and man I should have bought it years ago, it's everything I need and them some. I'm not quite sure how to make this sound like a Real review I sure don't want this to sound like a paid review I don't do paid reviews, especially if I'm spending money on a product.The Groovinator

I'm soon going to post a youtube review about the pedal. As you can see from the pic I have some of the pedals the Xtomp models. Xotic bb-preamp, rc booster, Super overdrive, and a few more out of site. I A/B tested them and in some cases the 2 were undistinguishable. Generally the difference are in the output level, noise level, 1 case a slight difference in the mids, but they captured the essence of the pedals they modelled very well. What the Xtomp gives you is the ability to have many different sounds at your fingertips. A variety of booster, overdrives, distortions, that all sounds very different from each other. You can stack pedals in front of it and behind it very well. This is a 5 star pedaldscataglini

The effects and amp models are realistic. The sound is great. It stacks super well, I use an overdrive in front of it, makes the amp models come to life. Sound good either way! You can get cab sims on most amp models on the stereo unit by using the right (bottom) in.output jacks. I need more, because the sounds are awesome. Responsive. Hotone's modelling system is the best I've ever heard. The price, service, and speedy delivery were also great! Sam Ash is a great store, always high quality instruments, effects, and amplifiers!Shawnoh

I bought this to explore new sounds without the individual cost of buying unique pedals. Once I found what I was looking for I went out and got those to build my chain, The unit sounds great and could absolutely be used as a permanent part of your board if you choose. Love the way the knobs change color to reflect whats loaded and which control is available. The software is super easy to use.Justin

My principal use of the Radial Bassbone OD is for playing a 2007 Yamaha TRB-1005 five-string active bass as accompaniment for a grand piano and 4-part choir at Sunday morning Mass in a church space that seats several hundred. I need to connect to both the house sound system and an amplifier. The Bassbone DI delivers a clean, quiet signal and it's great to be able to select post-EQ for the DI since the house sound is a non-adjustable, set-it-and-forget-it system. Also, the high pass filter switch has made it easy to get rid of the boominess I otherwise get in this space but keeps the clean fundamental tones I want. I run one pedal through the fx loop, always on. It's very convenient that there's always a signal to the tuner jack, even when the mute foot switch is engaged. That makes it possible to quickly tune before and during the service without having to separately mute the amplifier and the house sound. Because of the nature of the music and the setting, use of the overdrive circuit is limited, but I do find that with the Drive, Mix and Tone knobs turned down low, it still helps the notes "sing" a bit, which is effective on slower passages where notes benefit from a little more sustain. The EQ makes it easy to dial in a sound that supports what's coming out of the piano so the two instruments really sound like they belong together. At home, I also play a '73 passive P-bass through the Bassbone and have noticed the sound benefits considerably from the Drag adjustment available on Channel B. In combination with the EQ section and the Mid frequency select switch, I get the best sound from the P-bass I've ever had. So, for me, the Bassbone OD has great connectivity capabilities and makes it easy to get a pleasing and controllable sound. I'm not a professional player, but do have an obligation to have a professional sound for the type of music and the space where I play. That makes it well worth the price.AJ

Bought this little gem used but in excellent condition. The first thing i noticed when taking this thing out of the the box was how solid and well built it really is. Not only are all the switches and knobs solid and well placed but it's all the little things that make this pedal so good. Having a pre – post switch on the DI, being able to set up the overdrive function for overdrive, efx or both. The PZB, Drag and Blend controls along with the fact of just having a knob to turn instead of having to scroll through a bunch of presets. I love the fact that I can switch between my fretted and fretless bass sound with just the click of the A/B switch. In my case I play a lot of gigs that are straight to the PA (no amp) and this pedal if perfect for this. My PA guy almost loves this pedal more than I do.Mr. Montuno

This pedal can totally shift your instruments tone. There are loads of options. Keep your clean low end and blend in some tone and distortion to your sound. Pros: Can change what frequency the low mid and high mid EQ knobs affect Attack and Grunt switch adds more options to your sound Output with either 1/4" or XLR cable Cons: Cab Sim is only available while using XLR, I found it hard to get it to sound good despite trying multiple Cab IRs. Lights are blindingly bright, but you can just cover them with a piece of tape or something. Requires higher amperage power supply to power the pedal, and it is not included.From Dust

After alot of thought I took the plunge into the Darkglass realm and got a B7K ULTRA. And I must admit, This pedal is worth the hype. I didn't fully agree with them marketing it at predominately metal players as this put me off their products at first. I am a metal player but I also play other styles too and when purchasing bass preamps especially, In my opinion, it must be capable of versatility. Now having this unit and being able to explore it's capabilities, I see it is capable of so much more. There are two main things that I love about this pedal. The first one being, the option to have the distortion on or off at the stomp of your shoe. The second, and probably most important, this pedal doesn't over-colour your tone like most other preamps but more adds a naturally enhanced extension of your instruments tone which was a pleasant suprise to me. The cab sim is very useable, I use it mostly for recording. Some of the user presets in the DG suite are fantastic, some are not. Very happy with this pedal and the options that are available to you during use. 5/5Jay W.

Very high-quality electronics, clear and punchy sound with nice EQ voicing. I've found the distortion tone blends into the mix when I'm playing with a band, yet to get a tone that really cuts through unless I bypass the whole pedal and use the EQ to make the distortion stand out. Awesome pedal though. And the distortion tone is really nice on its own.Costas C.

This box is terrific. My basses sound great through it and there is a wide range of tones available. The scrambler circuit is a real hayride. Im running an instrument, a mic and an iPod through it and it all works great. My cheap electric guitar even sounds worth keeping now. My issue is power. The battery is buried behind the back plate. You have to open the box to get to it. The box does not come with a power supply. Musicians Friend benignly neglects to tell you this. You should talk to MF for power supply suggestions.tomgray56

Overall: I recently picked up an inexpensive Bugera rig for live gigs, which was great "oomf" for the price, but it didn't quite have the tone or character I wanted. Very flat sound, but affordable! Enter the SCR-DI! I wanted something with some crunch built in, that also had DI out. But the headphone out and AUX in on this definitely peaked my interest, as its always nice to have after-hour practice options. I plugged it into my head, and as soon as I switched it on I was in tone heaven. Even with the EQ settings all set flat, this box gave my bass tone that color and chunk I was looking for. Then of course with the Ultra Hi/Lo settings there's even more flexibility on how round, snappy, or smooth you want. The scrambler sounds great. I prefer the drive and blend both set to 12-o'clock, just to give some crunch on the top end, that gets more dirty the harder you play. Cranked all the way is almost fuzz territory. The paint job makes it look plastic but it's a rugged all metal chassis so I'm sure this'll be part of my rig for a while. Overall I'm super pleased with this. Highly recommended if you're in need of a DI box or just looking for an all-in-one solution to make your rig sound more Ampeg-ish.Alexander

Sound: The pedal has a buffered sound. When not using the preamp, you'll need to use another pedal to boost volume levels. That said, I love the tone stack. The SVT sound really comes through. I really like the way my bass sounds through it. Can't really say if the tone stack "colors" the bass tone. For my style and my current bass set up in praise and worship (Yamaha TRBX305 with Aguilar Super Doubles and a Seymour Duncan STC-3P), I begin with my EQ set to noon. If I'm using a lot of finger style that day, I'll boost the mids to about 1 or 2 o clock, and sometimes the bass to about 1 o clock. For slap and funk tones, I like to set the bass and treble to 1 o clock. and mids at noon. Features: I love that I can use it as a practice amp. We went through some struggles recently and had to get rid of a fender halfstack and found myself with nothing to practice with. This pedal made practice possible. I'm not really a fan of the overdrive circuit, and currently have a love/hate relationship with it. The ultra-hi and lo settings are interesting. I don't use the ultra hi boost, but the ultra low I'll use with overdrive to help make up for any bottom end I lose. Sometimes I'll use it too if I need thick bass for something slow but epic. My only wish is that I could have slightly better EQ controls, specifically with the mids, maybe a parametric sweep, or even a switch with preset frequencies. Ease of Use: Very easy to use. Beware, if you put a battery into it, it will buffer your signal even if it's off. I really like that I can unscrew the back pack without the use of tools of any kinds. The rubber pads underneath are designed to also function as thumb screws, very easy to take off and replace, which makes replacing batteries on the fly a very simple task. Quality: The pedal feels heavy and tough, but I cannot yet speak on it's reliability although it hasn't failed yet. Value: It's expensive but worth it. The Wow Factor: No real wow factor. It is a nice solid pedal but nothing crazy or particularly special about it. Overall: I love this pedal. My purpose for purchasing this pedal was to improve my bass tone. I figured the best way was to look for something I could use to split my signal between the stage amp and the house system at my church. I'm not a fan of the stage rig we use, so this pedal allows me to bypass the rig. The best part was the added unexpected bonus of total ground noise elimination! For some reason, utilizing the XLR output from the amp head to the house resulted in ungodly amounts of noise. I now get a cleaner signal to the house and can better control my volume (the stage rig is very old and has sensitive volume controls).Christian

This is a great multi effects pedal/DI. Its all I need. Dont let its small size fool you. Its got some weight to it, so I assume its probably well built. All metal. Each effects sections knobs light up a different color. Tuner is accurate. I didnt give a full 5 stars because I wouldve liked a rate knob in the chorus section & maybe some more options in the compressor section. Overall, I recommend this pedal. Pleasantly surprised with the build & sound quality. I doubt Ill use the Dirty Q (envelope filter) much but its there if I need it. Spend a little time with each section of this pedal & Im sure you will find at least one setting youll like!fuelman1975

Great effects packed into one PORTABLE unit! 12.5"long x 2.5"deep x 1.75" high. FX send/return, xlr out, input thru jacks make connections versatile. A ground lift switch helps to quiet noisy ground loops. Control knobs that are wide in control. The Dapper Bass is tuned to bass guitar and the effects can be dramatic compared to standard bass tone alone. It also has a built in standard chromatic tuner. Full metal chassis construction. For me, it is a great compact all-in-one!originaltechken

Once you turn it on, you'll never turn it off! very musical sounding and adds a so much sparkle to my high gain tones. I'm so impressed I wrote my first review!Karl M.

All the reviews talk about how good this pedal is. I’m just a +1 to every other review on the internet. Buy it. It enhances your tone so much. I can’t see a situation where I’d ever turn it off. It’s like magic in a box.Phil B.

Overall: I use this with electric guitar right at the front of the chain and I had become invaluable to my clean tone. The compressor, tuner, and low cut filter would be enough to satisfy most, but the EQ is well calibrated, the parametric mid knob is incredibly useful, and the boost gives plenty of extra clean volume. For me it provides the perfect foundation to my effects rig, but as a solo acoustic performer I could leave the other effects behind, I’m totally covered.Jacob

After doing much research on what would work best for my eclectic needs, I decided the Platinum Pro EQ/DI was going to be my best bet. I use mine with acoustic lap steels with L.R. Baggs M1A pickups and a Strat with a passive Graphtech Ghost system. I have a Vox passive volume pedal, a Boss TR-2 Tremolo, and a Line 6 Verbzilla in the effects loop. The main selling points for me were 1) the super high 10M ohm input impedance as I use a passive piezo with it, 2) the on board compressor, 3) the variable high pass filter (as opposed to just a fixed setting), and 4) the on board tuner. With minor tweaks to the input trim, pretty much any pickup system is going to work with this pre-amp. The on-board compressor sounds much better for acoustic than a typical electric guitar compressor (to my ears) as it doesn't clip or "squish" as much; it sounds very natural and improves string balance and sustain. The footswitchable boost is useful for balancing between different guitars on the fly, but I like to leave it on at the lowest setting (+3db) because 1) I get a indicator that the unit has power as there is no power LED and 2) the boost is before the effects loop so it drives the pedal chain better, like an amp's effects loop would. The tuner is accurate and flexible as it has several modes, but it will forever stay set to A=440 and chromatic for my uses, anyway. The LCD backlight could be a little brighter for outdoor use, but I'm used to using Boss TU-3's on my other pedal boards with their brightness cranked up. My only other gripe is that the master volume does not control the XLR output, but I understand that they do that so if you were running the amp output to a stage amp it wouldn't affect the DI signal. That said, I plug mine into a QSC K10 via the XLR out, but that's why I have the volume pedal in the effects loop as none of my guitars have an easily accessible volume control, anyway. The tuner still mutes the DI signal, however, which is useful. Great pre-amp!Platinum Pro User

I've quickly incorporated the Platinum Pro EQ into my acoustic guitar signal chain. It took a few gigs to dial in the settings that I want, but it's super easy to use and sounds great! Haven't played a show with a proper FOH engineer, but I look forward to sending him or her the DI signal from the unit. Only drawback is that the tuner is pretty difficult to see when playing an outdoor gig in any kind of direct sunlight. This is true for most electronics, so no surprise there.Jesse D.