Advice on effects PLEASE

[AaronD]

I have never really used bass effects before so i was wondering if anyone could suggest some effect pedals, i play mostly funk by the way

[DeluxeRed]

I like my Boss ME-50B multi-fx pedal. A great way to start exploring different types of effects, for which you can then look at dedicated pedals. Lotsa auto-wah type fx for good funky stuff, decent compression, expression pedal, presets.

Anyway, I think it's a good place to start. FWIW/YMMV...

[Bootzilla]

For funk the logic move would be to get an envelope filter or "auto wah". You can search here to find some suggestions (I'm more into dirt and not that up to date with modulation). When shopping for dirt pedals (overdrive, distortion and fuzz) you should always search the forums to check if it works for bass because a lot of dirt pedals take away some bass frequencies which is not nice. You could first do some research on different effects and find out what you want first. Just look up some vids on youtube on different effects to get an idea of what it can do.

PS. A good way to start is to buy a used multi effects pedal like DeluxeRed mentioned.

[gastric]

As a member of Effects Addiction Anonymous I'm here to tell you to enjoy playing your bass straight into your amp for as long as possible. Your wallet will thank you.

[jumbo_steelie]

Originally Posted by gastric

As a member of Effects Addiction Anonymous I'm here to tell you to enjoy playing your bass straight into your amp for as long as possible. Your wallet will thank you.

+1 I..........just......can't..........STOP.......

[RickenBoogie]

I'd get a bass multi-fx box, play with it and study the different effects it offers, then sell it in favor of 5 or 6 of whatever you discovered in the multi that you really like.

[Swift713]

Don't look into their eyes, just keep walking.

[M@ddest_H@tter!]

+1 Swift!

If you decide not to go with a multi effects box...then try some behringer pedals, they are a very inexpensive way to get your board started and toy around with some effects. Then when you figure out what you want you can start upgrading.

[Swift713]

or go used, you can get better stuff and sell it for what you paid for it if you don't want to keep it. Behringer pedals may give you a poor representation of any given effect.

[fivestringgecko]

+1 to a multi-effects unit.

If you've never used effects, it's a great way to start. You'll get an idea for what effects you like and don't like, then you can explore single effects if you feel the need.

Beware though, it's a slippery slope... like many of us, there's a good chance you'll get addicted! lol

5sg.

[Swift713]

don't walk, run!

[espositod]

Originally Posted by gastric

As a member of Effects Addiction Anonymous I'm here to tell you to enjoy playing your bass straight into your amp for as long as possible. Your wallet will thank you.

...several hours and dollars later, and it's still something that always seems to need tweaking...

[REAPER52]

When you get so good with the effects that are at the end of your fingers then you Might want to branch out-- but you sure can go along way on just you and your bass,,,,I bought a bunch of pedals and a board - traded it yesterday -for a recorder -Just me and my fretless now and that is a full time undertaking....

[bwv1013]

i'll echo the "enter with care" sentiments. i was a "bass into amp" guy for a long time, perfectly happy. i bought a VT pedal on a whim, loved it, now i can't stop...

welcome to the club, and enjoy a relatively affordable addiction.

[SteveC]

If you don't have a need for anything, don't use anything. If there comes a situation where you feel you need "something" to get "that tone" than explore effects.