Make the sound bass clear and more "bass"

[mohammadadi]

I've question about how to make your bass sound more clear and bass sounded.
I've been thinking about buying a EQ (Boss GEB-7) I'm not quite sure yet: not so many people using this pedal. I also been thinking about buying the limiter (boss LMB-3 ) which is have a function to limit my bass frequency. I want to have a sound that rounded bass sounds like . Thanks ! Oh my budget is no more than 200 $ . I'm a post hardcore bassist player. Thanks folks!

[megadan]

To be honest, the amp and bass you're using will probably have more effect on this than any EQ pedal.

Other minor factors:
-physical playing style
-bass setup
-guitars and cymbals in the band


I don't think the limiter will have that effect on sound. Maybe a nice compressor with a gentle EQ (big fan of the Diamond Bass comp, had for under $200 used).
Also I would suggest going to a music store and playing many different basses and amps to see and hear where that 'round' sound comes from (it's probably a more modern bass with a higher power SS amp but it's different for everyone)

[u84six]

What do you have for a bass and amp, and can you give an example of the sound you're looking for?

[mohammadadi]

Originally Posted by megadan

To be honest, the amp and bass you're using will probably have more effect on this than any EQ pedal.

Other minor factors:
-physical playing style
-bass setup
-guitars and cymbals in the band

I don't think the limiter will have that effect on sound. Maybe a nice compressor with a gentle EQ (big fan of the Diamond Bass comp, had for under $200 used).
Also I would suggest going to a music store and playing many different basses and amps to see and hear where that 'round' sound comes from (it's probably a more modern bass with a higher power SS amp but it's different for everyone)

Thanks man , I play a post hardcore genre by the way, so if you wondered what kind of tone that I want. Do you think compressor work better. Sorry for silly question !

[mohammadadi]

Originally Posted by u84six

What do you have for a bass and amp, and can you give an example of the sound you're looking for?

I have ibanez gsr 205 and silly amp ( ampeq ba-10b)

[RickenBoogie]

Good tone starts with good technique, followed by a good bass guitar, and topped off with a good amplifier and even better speakers. I'd put what money you're about to spend on a pointless chase towards a good amp before anything else.

[krstko]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Good tone starts with good technique, followed by a good bass guitar, and topped off with a good amplifier and even better speakers. I'd put what money you're about to spend on a pointless chase towards a good amp before anything else.

+1

[Dubista]

Originally Posted by mohammadadi

I have... a ba-10b

This is your problem here. You're using a tiny little practice amp in a band situation.

[u84six]

Originally Posted by Dubista

This is your problem here. You're using a tiny little practice amp in a band situation.

I agree with this. Even an amazing bass player isn't going to have the tone to cut through a mix in a band situation using this kind of equipment.

I read that you had mentioned "round" tone. You should consider investing in something like a Fender Precision using flatwound strings (that gives you the standard round tone), and if you don't want vintage tone, consider investing in a modern amp with at least 300 watts of power and a speaker cab with at least a 1x15 or 4x10. No pedal is going to help you out with your current setup, unless you play at mid-volume and mic up the amp to a PA and blast your channel.