Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI

Fender Rumble 25 Ivory

Fender Rumble 25 Ivory's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Fuchs FBS-700

Fuchs FBS-700's own high headroom character is the real reason this is worth trying

JAM Pedals Tubedreamer

What JAM Pedals Tubedreamer brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive

Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress

Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress's lush voice goes after Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI's own analog warmth character

Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature

What Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay

Run Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI in the signal chain, clear of Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Empress Echosystem

Empress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI's own analog warmth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)