Open Box Ampeg SCR-DI Bass DI Preamp with Scrambler Overdrive Level 1

This thing is great. With some tweaking, it can make pretty much any amp sound like a classic SVT. Even better, you can DI to the house PA and make that sound like a classic SVT and not have to carry an SVT or any other amp if you don't want to. It's also built like a tank. Metal with metal switches. You can never have too much metal on your pedalboard.

This is exactly what I was looking for in the Ampeg DI end, just big powerful sound. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is the Scrambler section, it's just not a very good sounding distortion. It would have been really nice to have everything right in one pedal.

I used this pedal for practices, live performances, on tour, and at home. Excellent sound, I just wish it was more reliable. The first one I bought worked for 2 days and then somehow got locked in a feedback loop making it impossible to play. The only thing I could hear was a high pitched ringing feedback sound, even if I unplugged my guitar, I could still hear it in my cab. I returned it and got a new one but the same thing happened mid set on tour. I'm very disappointed because I love the sound it can make but I just don't trust it anymore. Maybe after they work out the kinks it'll be a great pedal!

I use this in a church setting and this thing delivers. The fact that I can use this before any FOH setup is perfect as I play in several venues. Every single one I play at gets comments on how different my bass sounds from anyone else. I play an Ibanez SR30 5-String and it takes an already beautiful sounding instrument to another level. But...I've had to send 2 of these back because they straight up quit working. Both times it was during sound check. I'm powering it with a VooDoo supply and my pedalboard is never in adverse elements, but now I'm on my second and I'm having to take it to an "authorized service provider" to have it tweaked. As with all of your decent gear...buy a service plan or extended warranty. The extra $30 is worth it on this one. BUT...when this pedal is working it's amazing and by far the best thing on my board.

I record a lot of music in my apartment, so having a 250 watt combo with a 15 inch speaker is out of the question. I needed something to give my old Fender jazz bass with 7 year old strings a kick in the rear when I record direct with it. On a whim, I purchased this gizmo and within ten minutes of using it I was completely satisfied. It gave my bass tone definition and punch, and the sound coming out of it going straight into my recording interface was amazing. It doesn't just color your sound with EQ, it structures it into a solid sounding bass tone. This is all I need for recording any future bass parts...well, maybe a set of new strings also.

Went into guitar center to buy the Sansamp but decided to check out a few other bass DI pedals before I headed to the checkout desk. Became intrigued by the SCR-DI both due to the warm vintage sound and the fact that it would make a great practice amp. I also liked the ease of use, as the Sansamp was way more complex as far as different features to dial in your tone. But, all my other bass playing friends had the Sansamp and that's what I thought I was going to buy. A very helpful sales person suggested I try the AMPEG and if I didn't like it I could return it. I agreed fully expecting that I would be back very soon to exchange it. I couldn't have been more wrong as once I got home and plugged it in, I realized I found my sound! On top of that, I absolutely love using this all in one pedal to practice at home. The bonus is the distortion feature, it will definitely get some use. If you're looking for a modern sound, this is in for you but I personally could not be happier :-)