Members Ryan. Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 So since that last pedal was shot down in an instant, I'd like to ask you all for advice on a pedal purchase. Our bassist is looking for a pedal that will basically just give him a bit of a boost. I'm thinking EQ/Distortion/Volume... one of these. We are a three piece, and when the singer isn't singing we'd like to be able to just fill the void (especially during guitar solos.) What would you guys recommend for a stomp pedal for this purpose? Thanks for any and all advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 If I were to buy a boost pedal I'd get a Markbass Superbooster. Boost, and stompable midrange cut and low pass filter. If I were to get a distortion pedal it'd be a Dave Hall Vt2 I think, or maybe just a Sansamp VT if I was going cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 For just boost Id use a compressor/sustainer. While an eq pedal and overdrive can also boost the signal, its better to use the eq for tonal tweaks as its main thing. Useing an overdrive pedal for a boost and no overdrive isnt good use of the pedal imo. With a compressor you can boost the signal as well as prevent the fast transient peaks from clipping the preamp of amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 Xotic Bass RC Booster is just this.I have one. Just a full, clean boost. Or MXR Micro Amp is a cheaper solution.Or if you want a lil dirt, get the Xotic Bass BB Preamp. Best ones I've ever had and I've had most 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members itswac Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 Try the Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion which has a 7 band graphic EQ (which can be used for clean boost), a Clean Mix knob and a Distortion Mix knob and a variety of uniques distortions. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dthraco Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 A pedal isn't going to fill the void. It can fatten up the bass tone, but you can't really fix the change in sound when the guitard isn't playing chords. The bassist just needs to get a little more creative on thickening up his sound. Power Chords can help a bunch when the guitard is playing a solo. I'm in my second power-trio and the trick is crafting the songs so the bassist can thicken parts where it's needed. (I sing and play bass in my current project). That being said, I'm really diggin the EH English Muff'n. It's a Plexi front end, but works GREAT with bass for some stank aunch on the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 I've heard the FEARFULL 15/6/157/57189/.015 design works well for this. It also cures cancer. And grows $100 bills from the input jack at a rate of 50 per second. All for around 600 bucks. Did I mention the cancer bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spark Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 I've heard the FEARFULL (TM) 15/6/157/57189/.015 design works well for this. It also cures cancer. And grows $100 bills from the input jack at a rate of 50 per second. All for around 600 bucks. Did I mention the cancer bit? Been on Talkbass, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted August 20, 2010 Members Share Posted August 20, 2010 Been on Talkbass, eh? Similar guilty parties reside here. Watch yo ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2010 Well thanks for all the input everyone. Anyone had a chance to check this out? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Tech-21-Sansamp-RBI-Rackmount-Bass-Tube-Amp-Emulator-480223-i1145283.gc I'll pass all this info along to our bassist. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 22, 2010 Members Share Posted August 22, 2010 Well thanks for all the input everyone. Anyone had a chance to check this out? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Tech-21-Sansamp-RBI-Rackmount-Bass-Tube-Amp-Emulator-480223-i1145283.gc I'll pass all this info along to our bassist. Thanks again! Great piece of gear. Good enough for Geddy Lee, good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 I don't know who Geddy Lee is, but I do appreciate the opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 That's bannin talk.. Kindness!! Do your thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Lol, well I'm not the bass player! I'll look him up though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh {censored}. RUSH. Of course. I do like Rush a lot, I guess I just never took the time to learn his name. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Sansamp is a good choice. There are actually a couple different models of Sansamp that your bassist should consider to find the one that fits his needs. I have used overdrive pedals for similar situations. I don't go for a lot of gain, just a little. Playing-wise, what is happening to your sound is that the harmonic content is disappearing when the guitarist takes a solo. Add a little dirt if you want, but to really fill the sound you need those notes. If the bassist plays some simple power chords, maybe up an octave, it'll help a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh {censored}. RUSH. Of course. I do like Rush a lot, I guess I just never took the time to learn his name. Haha! you saved yourself !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Sansamp is a good choice. There are actually a couple different models of Sansamp that your bassist should consider to find the one that fits his needs.I have used overdrive pedals for similar situations. I don't go for a lot of gain, just a little. Playing-wise, what is happening to your sound is that the harmonic content is disappearing when the guitarist takes a solo. Add a little dirt if you want, but to really fill the sound you need those notes. If the bassist plays some simple power chords, maybe up an octave, it'll help a ton. A few people have said that... about the power chords. I think its a great idea. We'll have to try it at the next band practice. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Dude, screw everything you have heard so far. There is this dude that hangs on here called guttermouth. Touch base with him, tell him what you want, and he will build it for you. Not only that, he will give it some kind of wild name, and paint it out all with all kinds of badassedness and {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Dude, screw everything you have heard so far. There is this dude that hangs on here called guttermouth. Touch base with him, tell him what you want, and he will build it for you. Not only that, he will give it some kind of wild name, and paint it out all with all kinds of badassedness and {censored}. This works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Dude, screw everything you have heard so far. There is this dude that hangs on here called guttermouth. Touch base with him, tell him what you want, and he will build it for you. Not only that, he will give it some kind of wild name, and paint it out all with all kinds of badassedness and {censored}. So this is for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted August 23, 2010 Members Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yes, Guttermouth does great work Did a custom passive high pass and some mods on my BBE Optostomp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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