Bass FX with Guitar or Guitar FX with bass?

Threeleggedyoyo · #1 01-20-2013, 05:06 AM

Hey guys... here's my conundrum.

I'm playing a doubleneck bass/guitar with a single out. I like multieffects pedals.

Do you think I'd be better off with using guitar effects with a bass or bass effects with a guitar?

At the moment I have a GT6. I'm wondering if I might be better off with the GT6B.

Thanks for any input.

Swift713 · #2 01-20-2013, 07:59 AM

Are you using any kind of amp modeling, does your dirt sound thin? I've have better results with bass gear for guitar than with guitar gear for bass.

rratajski · #3 01-20-2013, 08:55 AM

Effects are effects. Ignore the " bass" or "guitar" marketing (generally speaking).

iualum · #4 01-20-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rratajski

Effects are effects. Ignore the " bass" or "guitar" marketing (generally speaking).

100%

ga_edwards · #5 01-21-2013, 03:06 AM

You might do well to look for a used Line 6 X3 Live. Has both guitar and bass orientated effects and amp models.

cheapbasslovin · #6 01-21-2013, 07:01 AM

Like everyone said, either will do the job. I am going to have to go with Swift, though. I've had better luck with bass gear on guitar than the other way around, but it's not a universal truth.

Adamixoye · #7 01-21-2013, 11:51 AM

+1

I used a GT-6B on guitar for a while. Worked pretty well, I thought.

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Originally Posted by cheapbasslovin

Like everyone said, either will do the job. I am going to have to go with Swift, though. I've had better luck with bass gear on guitar than the other way around, but it's not a universal truth.