Need new setup help.

[latkingz781]

I want to get a decent new setup of single effect pedals. I want to play funk, metal, classic rock, alternative. Alot of Rage stuff.
I currently own a boss guitar overdrive pedal, and a multi effects digitech pedal but it broke . I was thinking about just getting the crybaby wah 105Q bass pedal and the boss overdrive bass pedal. Any suggestions? Please help me out, and the cheaper the better, but I want good sound also.

[Zappstorius]

Originally Posted by latkingz781

Please help me out, and the cheaper the better, but I want good sound also.

I'd recommend buying used pedals off ebay, TB, Craigslist or anything like that. You'll get much more bang for your buck, and you can probably resell the pedals you don't like for close to what you bought them for.

As far as the RATM stuff goes, you'd probably want a distortion, fuzz, octaver, & a manual wah.

[Zappstorius]

The 105q is what Tim uses for Rage (he actually uses 2 of them in Audioslave), so that would work.

Every Boss OD/Distortion that I used wasn't for me, but there are lots of people here who like them. I do like some of their other pedals though.

For cheap distortion try the Ibanez PD7 or the Proco Rat. Tim used the Marshall Gov'ner in the past also.

[latkingz781]

Does anyone know the part of Know Your Enemy towards the end when the bass kicks in with the distortion? I want to know what kind of pedal Tim is using for that, because I'd Love to get that sound.

[tomvelsor]

the 105q is great...

take a look at either the electronix messdrive hybrid+ or the visual sound jekyll and hyde. the jekyll and hyde is an extremely versatile 2- channel overdrive/distortion pedal, very bass friendly...widest variety of sounds from any one gain-based pedal ive ever heard. the messdrive is the king of all bass fuzzes, for only about $100.

[latkingz781]

yeah I'm definitely getting the 105q, still not sure about the overdrive though, I want something really cool.

[Zappstorius]

Originally Posted by latkingz781

Does anyone know the part of Know Your Enemy towards the end when the bass kicks in with the distortion? I want to know what kind of pedal Tim is using for that, because I'd Love to get that sound.

Well there in lies the problem. He is very secretive about his gear. He has a "Full On" secret distortion box. Good luck finding out what that is.

[Noosh]

Originally Posted by latkingz781

Does anyone know the part of Know Your Enemy towards the end when the bass kicks in with the distortion? I want to know what kind of pedal Tim is using for that, because I'd Love to get that sound.

i use a Ibanez PD7 OD/dist. [as was mentioned earlier] and i can get a sound thats really close to what he has at the end of that song, i dont remember the exact settings or anything tho, that said, the PD7 is a great pedal.

[latkingz781]

the electronix messdrive hybrid+ looks really impressive!

[latkingz781]

Yeah I also knew that most of his gear is secretive. My question is, what gear would I be able to get the closest tone, effectswise

[kevteop]

My suggestion: Don't bother chasing someone else's tone - it will be a source of eternal frustration for you.

Besides, when you add a lot of distortion to a bass you're thickening the note, and you're going to find yourself fighting with your guitarist(s) over who gets to occupy which frequencies. The distortion that worked so well for Tim C in RATM might not work for you in your band.

Best bet: Get a pedal with a lot of options on it, or get an EQ pedal to partner it, or get one you love the sound of and a much bigger amp than your guitarist.

[latkingz781]

nah they wouldn't care, and I just want something close, not exact. Although that would be great

[kevteop]

I get the impression you're still missing my point somewhat, but good luck in your search anyway.

[latkingz781]

Anyway though, besides that gear. I am really having a difficult time on deciding what fuzz/distortion pedal I wanna get. I want something that has alot of tone options.