Which Bassdrive is better - Mosfet or Non?

[trappdav1]

Currently using no pedals - just a Mustang into a Markbass combo. A guy I trust has recommended a Bassdrive along with a compressor and chorus (I play in a rock cover band and have to cover a lot of different sounds). Do I need the newer Mosfet version or is the old non-Mosfet as good? Any other comments about helpful pedals? We cover 70's rock, 80's new wave, and some newer stuff.

Thanks for your input!

[Unrepresented]

The mosfet version is more versatile than the non-mosfet version. It offers an additional, slightly different variation of the "vintage" tone.

That said, I don't use the mosfet settings, so I'd be fine with either.

[fitz420]

i like the mosfet setting better, but to be honest, i don't like that OD that much. i ended up selling it....i like the xotic BB much better. if you're thinking about buying a bassdrive, i recommend trying a BB if you can too.

[rratajski]

If you are looking for one pedal to do "lots of sounds", why don't you look into the Line 6 line of gear? They have programmable multi-effects units that you may benefit from.

[gnasher1993]

Aren't the different Bassdrives just different sounds? Kinda like the Silicon/Germ debate? Correct me if I've understood this one wrong .

[totalimmortal08]

Yes, but I think they are talking about the Fulltone pedal. Oh, and +1 for the line 6

[scotch]

Originally Posted by fitz420

i like the mosfet setting better, but to be honest, i don't like that OD that much. i ended up selling it....i like the xotic BB much better. if you're thinking about buying a bassdrive, i recommend trying a BB if you can too.

Agreed!

I definitely think that the Bass-Drive Mosfet is a big improvement over the original (in terms of flexibility, usability and low-end retention). But, I hardly ever use mine anymore after getting an Xotic BB. The BB has the same inherent 'grit' as the Fulltone, but with far better low-end punch!