Tube Preamp in Effects Loop?

[LivingFod]

Does anybody know what this would sound like if I put this (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TubeMP/) int he effects loop of my amp? Could I put push it to distortion?

[hellonearth07]

ummm.... i'd just think it'd do more or less the same as an onboard preamp in ur bass

and you know that's for acoustic guitars and mics, mainly mic's

[LivingFod]

yeah I know but I was wondering? I mean how is it any different that running through a tube built in? would it be different? I think I may just try it. I was plannign on getting a cheap preamp anyways.

[edgebass5]

if you wanted to overdrive it I would suggest putting it in front of your amp rather than in the effects loop.

That being said, that device only houses a single 12AX7... You're not going to get much of a tube characteristic out of a single 12AX7. If you want tube overdrive just get a Sansamp BDDI.

EDIT: Allow me to reword that... If you want tube overdrive without an actual tube-amp, get a Sansamp BDDI