Effect pedal for a growling/crunchy funk tone?

[stoob]

Would anyone have a suggestion for an effects pedal that would increase the growling tone of my Warwick?

I know amps and technique have a lot to do with it but can a pedal help with the crunchy tone I'm looking for?

Cheers

[RickenBoogie]

You mean like overdrive?

[chicago_mike]

od or just turn the pregain up.

you might be looking for natural amp grind rather than a pedal.

[CliftonBonney]

An overdrive pedal that doesn't get a lot of discussion around here is the Hjart Muller by Moody Sounds. I love this pedal. It adds perfect grit to your tone and can even get a good distortion going while maintaining the bottom end.


http://moodysounds.com/index.php?mai...products_id=12

[JanusZarate]

IMO, look to the following first:

- EQ (try boosting mids, and/or cutting bass, possibly treble)
- Strings (some strings are growlier than others)
- Technique (play near the bridge!)
- Onboard preamp controls (i.e., pickup selectors, pickup volumes, etc. - try making the bridge pickup louder than the neck pickup)

Nevermind the pedal approach for now! IMO, trying to "fix" this particular problem with an effects pedal will likely be a waste of your time and money.

BTW, telling us what gear you're using (bass, amp, strings, etc.) would really help us out in helping you... your profile's blank.

[Jared Lash]

If you decide to go the pedal route, you're basically looking for something to provide some tubey grit, assuming your definition of a "growling" funk tone is the same as mine.

The Tech 21 SansAmp BDDI or VT Bass would be good choices.

A more expensive option, but my favorite is to use a BJF Blueberry dialed back a bit for that tone.

Good luck.