Origin Effects BassRIG Super Vintage Bass Overdrive & Preamp Pedal

£449.00

Origin Effects are a leading guitar and bass pedal brand, renowned for the quality and sound of their products which use best-in-class components. Their BassRIG Super Vintage overdrive and preamp pedal is designed to recreate the bombastic tone of the iconic Ampeg® SVT® bass amp and its gargantuan 8×10" speaker cabinet — in compact form! […]


Description

Origin Effects are a leading guitar and bass pedal brand, renowned for the quality and sound of their products which use best-in-class components. Their BassRIG Super Vintage overdrive and preamp pedal is designed to recreate the bombastic tone of the iconic Ampeg® SVT® bass amp and its gargantuan 8×10" speaker cabinet — in compact form!

Legendary SVT® Tone

Released in 1969, the SVT® was one of the first high-powered bass amps available and it remains a popular choice among the some of the biggest names in the business. It's famously known for sounding absolutely huge — with incredible low-end depth, a versatile control-set and a growling distortion when cranked.

But of course, an Ampeg® SVT® is notoriously difficult to transport! That's why the Origin Effects BassRIG Super Vintage is a no-brainer for the contemporary player after that coveted Ampeg® sound; harnessing every nuance of the SVT® but in a far more portable package.

Detailed Sound

The BassRIG Super Vintage features an entire valve amp circuit recreated in miniature form — to yield that organic analogue tone. It boasts all of the controls you need to precisely craft the perfect bass amp tone, with a powerful 'Blend' knob that adds in your clean, unaffected signal to preserve clarity and low-end punch.

The XLR-equipped DI output’s analogue cabinet simulator provides a massive sound direct to your mixing console, while the ¼” output features Origin Effects' proprietary 'Amp Out' EQ. This post-drive filter ensures compatibility with any amp and cab, which means that you never have to compromise your clean tone or struggle with the house backline.

Key Features

  • Analogue amp recreation.
  • Complete valve amp-style signal path with dedicated class-A preamp and push-pull output stage.
  • Based on the legendary Ampeg® SVT®.
  • Balanced DI output with analogue cabinet simulator based on the Ampeg® SVT 8×10" cabinet.
  • Reactive overdrive design simulates interaction between amp and speaker for realistic feel and authentic sound.
  • Full range of vintage bass amp tones from clean to overdriven.
  • Powerful tone-shaping Amp Out EQ.
  • Blend control lets you mix your drive sound in parallel with your clean signal.
  • Tour-grade, all-metal construction.
  • High-impedance buffered bypass with silent switching.
  • Designed and assembled by hand in England.

Specifications

  • Weight: 846 g (1.14 lb)
  • Dimensions: 146 mm (L) x 92 mm (W) x 64 mm (H)
  • Current Draw: 150 mA
  • Power: 9V DC, 2.1mm Centre Negative

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Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

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Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

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