Does the Walrus Mantle beat today's best preamps?

The Walrus Audio Mantle generated a lot of requests after my recent Mesa Subway+ and Origin Effects Super Vintage reviews, so it’s time to bring it back. In this video, I’m comparing the Mantle against some of my favorite bass preamps and DIs to hear how they actually sound in the studio. Rather than diving into every feature and spec, this is about what matters most: the tone. We’ll hear each pedal on its own, then in a full mix with drums so you can decide which one fits your playing and recording style. If you’ve been looking at the Mantle, Mesa Subway+, or Super Vintage, hopefully this helps you decide which direction is right for you. Some surprise pedals landed while I was filming this video, so I threw them in the mix! Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:10 Why We’re Revisiting the Mantle 1:45 Signal Chain & Recording Setup 4:08 Solo Demo: Mesa Subway+ 4:34 Solo Demo: Walrus Mantle 5:06 Solo Demo: Origin Effects Super Vintage 5:50 Why These Preamps? 7:15 Full Mix Shootout 8:06 Bonus Pedal Shootout 10:35 Final Thoughts Interested in purchasing the gear shown in the video? Check out via my affiliate links at Zzounds. I get a small commission from your purchase which helps support the channel! Walrus Audio Mantle Bass Pre-Amp/DI Direct Box https://www.zzounds.com/a--3994029/it... Mesa/Boogie Subway Plus Bass DI-Preamp II Pedal https://www.zzounds.com/a--3994029/it... Origin Effects BassRIG Super Vintage Preamp and Overdrive Pedal https://www.zzounds.com/a--3994029/it... Darkglass Anagram https://www.zzounds.com/a--3994029/it... Tech21 Sansamp VT Bass DI Pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta... Fender Precision Bass - MIA American Pro Maple Fingerboard https://www.zzounds.com/a--3994029/it...