Bass effect newb..looking for a specific sound (fuzz/overdrive)?

[soma89]

Hey,
I play in a folk/rock band and am looking for a slightly fuzzy tone. I don't want anything heavy (like a big muff) or anything that would make my bass sound like a lead guitar. I'm thinking of a slightly overloaded mic tone... something light, but with some slight fuzzy character. I'm looking for a sound to fit acoustic songs rather than a hard rockin song.

I play a 69' Harmony H22/1 with flatwounds through a ampeg b100r. It's a very bassy woody tone, and i'm hoping for somehting that also preserves those qualities. Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot

[Bassenstien]

Sansamp or VT mabey. Good overdrive tones (ive never used a VT though).

[Duck off & Fie]

Sparkle Drive! tube screamer OD with a clean blend.
http://www.voodoolab.com/sparkledrive.htm

[DosiYanarchy]

+1 to both those suggestions.

The Tech 21 VTbass has far more tonal options though. Whats your budget?

[dannybuoy]

I think the Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal with the gain turned right down fits that description also. Can be picked up dirt cheap too.

[TheMutt]

The VT Bass would probably be great to go along with your amp, or a pedal with a blend like the Sparkle Drive.
[shameless plug ]There's also the Jekyll and Hyde which is another TS808 with a bass boost and has a distortion as well, the Boss BD-2 Blues driver which is a light overdrive, and the Bass Blowtorch which is a fuzz/overdrive with a clean blend.[/shameless plug ]

edit: Oh yeah, There's also the Polish Love/Bogdan Helter Skelter/'Lil Jovi which is a Way Huge Red Llama clone. Gets a lot of love/hate on here.

[tomhanzo]

the electro harmonix Hot Tubes can do this with the right tubes and settings

[rcubed]

Based on your description, you're definitely not looking for fuzz. I'll back the VT Bass for some light to heavy overdrive.