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Ampeg SCR-DI - Bass DI with Scrambler Overdrive
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Your Price: $389.99 CDN
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The Ampeg SCR-DI Bass DI with Scrambler Overdrive is a true Ampeg preamp, delivering a wide range of Ampeg tone perfect for the stage. The classic Ampeg EQ offers additional tonal control including Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo tone shaping. Plus, you can dial in tube-like grind with the all-new Bass Scrambler overdrive. The SCR-DI has all the connections to get Ampeg tone out of any rig and send it all to front-of-house to ensure the audience hears your tone. With a built-in headphone out and aux in for practicing along with backing tracks, the SCR-DI is also a fantastic practice tool that can fit right into your gig bag.
CLASSIC AMPEG TONE
THE BASS PLAYER'S DI
TOTAL TONAL CONTROL
POWERFUL BASS OVERDRIVE PEDAL
THE PERFECT PRACTICE TOOL
BUILT TO LAST
Specifications:
CLASSIC AMPEG TONE
- Legacy Ampeg preamp and tone stack circuits
- Wide range of authentic Ampeg tones from smooth Portaflex to harmonically-rich SVT
THE BASS PLAYER'S DI
- The connections you need to drive your rig and deliver your exact tone to front-of-house
- Dedicated XLR balanced line out with ground lift
- Affected 1/4" output
- Unaffected 1/4" thru
TOTAL TONAL CONTROL
- A complete Ampeg EQ pedal with massive tone choices
- Classic 3-band tone stack
- Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo circuits for additional tonal flexibility
- Footswitchable
POWERFUL BASS OVERDRIVE PEDAL
- New Bass Scrambler overdrive delivers true SVT grit, grind and sag
- Separate drive and blend controls
- Footswitchable
THE PERFECT PRACTICE TOOL
- Flexible tools for silent practice anywhere
- 1/4" headphone output
- 1/8" aux input for playing along with backing tracks
BUILT TO LAST
- Roadworthy die-cast zinc chassis construction
- Durable metal switches
- No-slip rubber feet for solid stage performance
Specifications:
- Signal to Noise Ratio:
90 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz, unweighted) - Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz:
Input: 24 dB; 45 dB, Scrambler in/max.
Aux input: 27 dB - Tone Controls
Bass: +14/-14 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid: +5/-11 dB @ 500 Hz
Treble: +16/-15 dB @ 4 kHz - Power Requirements:
Internal: 9 V Battery
External: 9-12 VDC @ 100 mA - Size (H x W x D):
2.2 in x 7.6 in x 4.3 in (56 mm x 193 mm x 110 mm) - Weight: 2.6 lb / 1.2 kg (approximately)
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A great pedal! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
I bought mine a few years ago, right after they first came out. i flirted with an MXR Bass Preamp first. and while that is a great pedal too, it just didn't have that certain warmth I was looking for. So I bought this, unheard.
I love he effectiveness of the EQ and the Ultra switches. The scrambler works for the tone I was going for (never going above 50% on either the Drive or Blend controls!).
There are only two things that degrade my features rating from a perfect 5/5-
1. the input pad is a jumper inside (as many have said). In one position, it's too hot even for my DiMarzio-loaded P-bass. In the other, too quiet. No problem. I just upped the output level of my compressor (always on) a few db and found the sweet zone.
2. It would have been nice if Ampeg put in a 3 or 5-way midrange selector, just like the SVT. Not a major issue, but a quibble if you are trying to dial in the mids "just so".
Certainly a keeper in my books!
I love he effectiveness of the EQ and the Ultra switches. The scrambler works for the tone I was going for (never going above 50% on either the Drive or Blend controls!).
There are only two things that degrade my features rating from a perfect 5/5-
1. the input pad is a jumper inside (as many have said). In one position, it's too hot even for my DiMarzio-loaded P-bass. In the other, too quiet. No problem. I just upped the output level of my compressor (always on) a few db and found the sweet zone.
2. It would have been nice if Ampeg put in a 3 or 5-way midrange selector, just like the SVT. Not a major issue, but a quibble if you are trying to dial in the mids "just so".
Certainly a keeper in my books!
Posted by Dman on May 11, 2022
wake up your bass 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sudbury, Ontario
this is not a pedal you try a few times and then it sits in the
corner,you will probably not want to play bass without it again
whern battry goes dead it makes weird noise besides that
love it
Posted by J.G. ALLAIRE on Apr 29, 2021
Exactly what I expected 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
Okay, it's a DI pedal, so the important thing is how it sounds, which is great. I pretty much leave this thing on at all times when playing. Easy to dial in the tone and adds some serious warmth to your bass sound.
The Scrambler drive is often criticized, but I use it as more of a slight layer of grit, so it works for me.
The only real complaint I have is switching between 0db and -db inputs. You have to open the pedal up to switch this, so if you use a mix of active and passive basses, it might be a pain for you. Since I use all active basses, it's not an issue for me, but it's something to be aware of.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2021
Best money spent!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I'm new to the world of bass. Purchased the unit because of all the connectivity features, and because I can't use an amp in my current situation.
Built more sturdy than a blasted tank!!
Pre amp is silky smooth, adds just a bit definition if knobs are turned to half, with the mid knob at about 40%.
The scrambler is phenomenal. With both knobs turned about 40%, I get musical breakup. Just enough to get some extra harmonics, and give the bass a little growl.
I use with a battery. I can plug in and play anywhere I go!
Get it! You won't regret it!!
Posted by Ben B on Oct 19, 2019
Don't Waste Time Thinking About It..... Just Buy It 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
I rarely post comments about anything positive or negative for that matter concerning products or services. However, in this instance I will make an exception.
I was thinking about buying an Ampeg Amp but couldn't bare to part with my Fender Bassman, neither could I justify having two bass amps. So I bought this pedal after seeing so many great reviews....... all I can say is see the title to this review.
Using the pedal as a DI into protools sounds amazing, clear, punchy, the lows are there, the scrambler really adds that Ampeg tube sounding crunch.
Using it as a pedal through the Bassman.... well it's even more impressive..... I love my Bassman and am always complimented by others on how good it sounds, however using this pedal elevates the sound so much that I can't think of using the amp without the pedal.. the best $269 I have spent in a long time......
Posted by Andy M on Aug 26, 2019
A Touring Must-Have 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I was looking for a way to shape my tone because I was growing tired of my amp. I purchased this from L&M and instantly fell in love. It gave my tone the growl I was looking for. And better yet, when I'm on the road, if I have to use someone else's bass rig, I can instantly dial in MY tone. Many bass players have told me their amp never sounded so good! Ha! 4.5 is for the fairly useless Scrambler; it cuts tone and volume. But if you don't need distortion or you have a good secondary distortion pedal, you'll be fine.
Posted by Ryan on Mar 14, 2019
Wonderful Preamp/DI 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I picked up a used one from Long & McQuade about a year ago - to echo the other reviews: it's super sturdy, feels and sounds great.
I've gigged with it multiple times and the tone shaping is excellent - I'm able to go from vintage mid-heavy honky/farty sounds to scooped out slap tones no problem.
The scrambler circuit is okay at best, I use it as an almost-always-on feature to get a slight grit to my tone but not much else. It can thin things out pretty quickly.
There is a -15db pad jumper INSIDE the pedal that can be adjusted for active basses/hotter output pickups, though it would've been nice to have this accessible without taking the back off. I've been told by more than one sound guy that my signal was quite hot, and I couldn't do much about it (even though I use a passive bass).
tl;dr - great tone shaping, okay overdrive circuit, well built.
Posted by Devin on Aug 24, 2018
Awesome Product! 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I have owned this product for about a year and I've gigged with it multiple times. The physical quality is amazing, extremely durable. The only reason I didn't give this thing a 5/5 rating was the scrambler effect. I personally find it next to useless and I am playing in a metal band... I like how it sounds on its own, but in the mix it drops all the low end and you lose you're bass line among the other instruments. Maybe a driver/ volume pedal would fix this?
The fact that I can drop a 9v battery in there and just plug some headphones to play on the go is amazing!
Final verdict is... WORTH ITTTTTT
Posted by Jeff on Jan 13, 2018
This things legit 5 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I got my new schecter beast of a bass, it was soo powerful and sounded untamed. This Di helped me mold the sound into exactly what I wanted. The housing is really solid, could hurl it at a wall and the wall will break before it! Literally the only draw back is, that I wish it had a volume pedal. That would help. But that is literally the only complaint I have which I can easily work around. The fact that i can strap a 9/12volt battery in there and plug my headphones in. The fact that i can play it on the go is hugee! And the sound quality of the AUX out is crisp and clean. If you are on the fence about this product... GET IT!
Posted by Jeff on Feb 4, 2017
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| SCR-DI - Bass DI with Scrambler Overdrive | 432980 |
