Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter

The Dirt Transmitter's low-noise, stackable drive gives the Classic Analog Bass Preamp's mid-forward EQ somewhere to push without adding hiss.

Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz

The LSTR's scooped, high-gain bass fuzz gives the Classic Analog Bass Preamp's mid-forward EQ somewhere heavier to land.

Electro-Harmonix Bad

Run Bad's subtle, resonant phase sweep after the Classic Analog Bass Preamp's own mid-forward EQ settles, so the modulation moves a defined tone.

Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor

Run the Opto Comp's smooth, peak-tamed compression ahead of the Classic Analog Bass Preamp for even dynamics before the preamp's own mid-forward EQ reacts.

Red Witch Titan

Run the Titan's ambient delay after the Classic Analog Bass Preamp's own mid-forward EQ settles, so the repeats trail a defined tone. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Boss DD-2 Digital Delay

Run the DD-2's clean, musical delay after the Classic Analog Bass Preamp's own mid-forward EQ settles, so the repeats trail a defined tone. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes

Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp gives it exactly that

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy