THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME.

[gary mitchell]

I do not know much about Bass Guitar effects. Say I had 150 to 200 dollars, I would like to find a pedal, that would not make my amp sound like another amp. Just one that would change my P bass to a little more smooth jazzy sound when I want it. One that would give me more options sound wise. I don't care much for distortion on bass. Does this make sense to anyone.

[kevinmoore73]

Get the BOSS SJS-1. It does smooth jazzy sounds very well.

[chokeslam512]

Compressor.

Compressor Reviews

[pietrocefa]

compressor, no doubt.

[ksandvik]

MXR Bass compressor.

[gary mitchell]

I am reading and learning. I know when I played guitar,I did not care for a compressor. I don,t know about bass. Can you explain what a compressor will do, and how it will get me more of a jazzy sound when I need it. THANKS.

[chokeslam512]

Check out some of the compressor faqs on the page I linked. Basically, compressors will calm transient spikes and make the entire signal more consistent. This can be used to smooth out your attacks and boost lower volume notes.

[bassgod0dmw]

Have you tried just rolling the tone knob off on your P bass?

[gary mitchell]

Yes I have it helps.

[crapusername]

an eq pedal?

[Mark Latimour]

[sfx] Ultra-Tone might be a good option.