Basic pedal necessities?

[sealmaster5]

are there any pedals that a bass player just should have? and what is the best distortion pedal for thrash metal? (megadeth metallica)

[M@ddest_H@tter!]

Have you done a search yet? There is a wealth of information behind the search button.... (reviews, soundclips...etc, etc)

That being said.....I think a chorus, and overdrive/fuzz type pedal are good to have....even though I have a crap ton more than I need. It all boils down to personal preference, and the sound you would like to acheive.

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by sealmaster5

are there any pedals that a bass player just should have?

Nope. (except possibly a tuner)

EDIT: This isn't a dig at FX, but they certainly aren't a necessity. FWIW I use and love effects.

Originally Posted by sealmaster5

and what is the best distortion pedal for thrash metal? (megadeth metallica)

EDIT: I can't take credit for this awesome gif, but since CrispyD isn't around....

Seriously,...check the FAQ that is pinned at the top of the page. Then decide if you want Distortion or Fuzz. Personally I'd use a Fuzz with Thrash,...you might decide you'd rather have Distortion.

[waynobass]

No. Effects pedals are for guitarists.

[sealmaster5]

i havent done any searching yet... im too focused on a new bass atm. but i also dont know if i will want one yet based on the tone of the bass. (ric 4004L) but i think i might want a distortion pedal

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by sealmaster5

i havent done any searching yet... im too focused on a new bass atm. but i also dont know if i will want one yet based on the tone of the bass. (ric 4004L) but i think i might want a distortion pedal

It's going to boil down to personal opinion. Just go to a store and try some out. You could use anything from a Tubescreamer, to a DS-1, to an ODB-3 to a Bad Monkey, To a EBS Valve Drive to a EHX Big Muff.....

It's all how you perceive the sound to your ears. Most people would tell you that the Tubescream and the DS-1 and the ODB-3 is **** all for bass, but if you like it,...then nothing else matters.

Cheers

[warwick.hoy]

Also check out www.bassfuzz.com

[sealmaster5]

alright thanks for your help

[Getaway Driver]

Overdrive will get you that rough, metallic crunch you hear from some heavy bands, a little bit of fuzz is always good too.

[Higgins666]

I think if you want a rough idea of what pedals may be good, it's useful to look at the pro's pedal boards, like James LoMenzo of Megadeth's, but just use these as a referance point, from there experiment (although LoMenzo's sig overdrive is awesome)

[newbold]

Well...if you want a quick answer, the only pedals that bass players should have are tuner pedals...though my tuner isn't a pedal...

I have a bunch of pedals and although I use them all and know when/why, I find the only times I've been able to use them as 'my sound' are few and far between.

Boss OS-2 is easily the best bang-for-buck drive/distortion.

Try it.

Aside from that, get a good preamp/D.I. unit.

[SoonerMatt]

As far as bare necessities go, I'd say all you absolutely need is a tuner and maybe a compressor. Aside from that it's personal preference.

[newbold]

Chorus.compressor.drive.fuzz.distortion.envelope.o ctave.reverb.flanger.tremolo...

...work on your bass/amp tone. Get huge sounds from that and then spend your money on effects. Best advice I never took when I should have.

[Bassman203]

My most used pedal types are fuzz and envelope. I'm probably going to get a delay and an octaver, then I'll be satisfied. It all depends on your style and preferences though. Try out different pedals, decide what best adds to your music.

[jschwalls]

A good tuner and a GREAT D.I. box...

[zeppelinfreak]

I think everyone should have a tuner pedal.

Everything else is up to you

[groooooove]

jamerson diddnt need any effects..

me on the other hand, am dependant on having my synth, a phaser, digitech whammy, 535Q wah, electronix messdrive, and lately, devi ever hyperion - and 10 other pedals that i pick and choose a few extras from for each gig.

i would recommend experimenting with anything that catches your eye, cause thats whatll end up being used.. not what us nerds over talkbass.com reccomend to you.

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by groooooove

i would recommend experimenting with anything that catches your eye, cause thats whatll end up being used.. not what us nerds over talkbass.com reccomend to you.

**hits nail squarely on the head**

[Overflow]

It's all down to personal preference. I like to rock my Precision clean…no effects.

[Higgins666]

Originally Posted by Overflow

It's all down to personal preference. I like to rock my Precision clean…no effects.

Although if you're like me, your clean sound WILL require Delay lol