My Sansamp GED 2112 Video Essay and Review

[Fletz]

I know there is a great video from Sansamp with Geddy demoing his GED 2112 Pre-Amp, but I thought I'd do my own review and essay as a mortal bassist ... Here it is. Check it out and if you are looking at this piece of equipment, I hope it helps you out:

 

[Slater]

Nice video. I really feel like I have an idea of what the GED 2112 sounds like. I also agree that with the blend @ 100% it’s a little too fizzy.

 

[xposaune]

Thanks for posting this. Very tempted to get one of these. I'm new to going beyond a simple mono/combo amp set-up so seeing it in that compact 2 channel set-up is helpful too.

 

[Fletz]

Thanks for posting this. Very tempted to get one of these. I'm new to going beyond a simple mono/combo amp set-up so seeing it in that compact 2 channel set-up is helpful too.

Happy to help. If you have more questions let me know!

 

[xposaune]

Happy to help. If you have more questions let me know!

I guess a couple - is the deep channel suited to that 2x10? Sounded great in the video but I know a lot is lost in recording.

 

[Fletz]

I guess a couple - is the deep channel suited to that 2x10? Sounded great in the video but I know a lot is lost in recording.

I just added a 115 to my rig and run the deep through there. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a littl boomy. The 2 210s sound very good

 

[CNYlowEND]

Nice, very similar to my own rig. I will add that adding a slight grit, and/or even just an active onboard preamp before the GED really livens it up. GED 2112 is an awesome piece of gear.

 

[Fletz]

Nice, very similar to my own rig. I will add that adding a slight grit, and/or even just an active onboard preamp before the GED really livens it up. GED 2112 is an awesome piece of gear.

Are you saying like a sansamp pedal?

 

[Qlanq]

A lot more versatile than I thought it would be.
Cool review.

 

[CNYlowEND]

Are you saying like a sansamp pedal?

Yeah, more specifically I use an EHX Bass Soul Food (very light tube overdrive) and a Source Audio Aftershock (as a mid heavy EQ setting) before the GED 2112. The combination brings it to the next level. Experimenting with effects is expensive tho :/ haha

 

[Fletz]

Yeah, more specifically I use an EHX Bass Soul Food (very light tube overdrive) and a Source Audio Aftershock (as a mid heavy EQ setting) before the GED 2112. The combination brings it to the next level. Experimenting with effects is expensive tho :/ haha

I was actually considering adding an rbi to the rack ...

 

[Johnny Crab]

Got an RBI > dbx 166xL > QSC 2402 > any cabinets you want to connect
setup now that is mainly used if BOSE craters or we have a big stage FOH gig with no backline. The RBI rack is used "clean on the edge of dirt" with a Line 6 Helix in front of it.

Looking at this for another small rack since I have another QSC2402 and multiband compressor here(stereo so it can run the 2 channels BUT work the levels together for speaker protection) AND this new SansAmp is REALLY nice from all I've heard and seen.

 

[Fletz]

Could I run an RBI to the GED?

 

[CNYlowEND]

Could I run an RBI to the GED?

Absolutely you can. Before the GED, after the GED, in the effects loop. So many options.

 

[Fletz]

Dammit. Now I have to get one.

 

[ruju]

Great video! Sounds really good..

 

[Fletz]

Nice, very similar to my own rig. I will add that adding a slight grit, and/or even just an active onboard preamp before the GED really livens it up. GED 2112 is an awesome piece of gear.

I just ordered an MXR M80 to add to the mix... thank you very much

 

[CNYlowEND]

I just ordered an MXR M80 to add to the mix... thank you very much

Very Nice! I actually jump between using the EHX Bass Soul Food and MXR M80 before my GED depending on my mood. The soul food is more subtle. But I love the M80's "color" button, and if you boost the mids and turn on the distortion circuit it can get quite nasty.... in a great way! Good choice.

 

[xposaune]

Another question if you don't mind - i've noticed a decent 60hz hum on my GED-2112 going into a GK combo amp. (I've got the gain -20db set but maybe it's still too hot?) I think I can hear some hum on your video - is that true or was it just the video? I am going to try running through a plain power amp to some cabs. I also am going to try an EBTech hum eliminator. Was curious if you have noticed this.

 

[tech21nyc]

There is a ground lift on the GED-2112 but it's for the XLR outputs. An Iso transformer as suggested should do the trick.