Overdrives/Bass Overdrives with Bass/Low and Treble/High controls?

Superdave · #1 06-09-2011, 10:28 PM

I've been searching around for a new overdrive and I think I've decided I need one with low and high controls. I'm using a Boss ODB-3 and Fulltone OCD but the Boss sounds a little too artificial and the OCD just doesn't give me the low end response I need.

So, while the ODB has these controls, and I can get a decent sound out of it, I'm looking for a pedal that isn't so..I don't know..artificial or whatever.

So what's out there? Digitech Bass Drive? Ibanez Phat Hed? Ibanez TSB?

TrevorOfDoom · #2 06-09-2011, 10:54 PM

what's your price range?

dan.africano · #3 06-09-2011, 11:04 PM

Aguilar agro. Done. By far the best sounding overdrive out there. It has a presence knob (>4KHz boost/cut) and a contour knob (900Hz boost/cut).

fatherjohncough · #4 06-09-2011, 11:07 PM

Xotic Bass BB Preamp, exactly what you described

Eric! · #5 06-09-2011, 11:08 PM

TRONOGRAPHIC RUSTY BOX

Superdave · #6 06-10-2011, 02:47 PM

The Xotic has been catching my eye, as has the Agro. Now the Rusty Box looks sweet too. I've noticed these are around the $150 range, which is steep, but if it gets me the tone I'm looking for it's worth it. I'll see if I can find a Digitech or Ibanez anywhere to see if that gets it done (I'm sure they pale in comparison to the more boutique options, but might as well give em a go).

It's tough not being able to do a hands on comparison though...

mastershake · #7 06-10-2011, 02:55 PM

tech 21 vt bass v2 and the ashdown lomenzo hyperdrive are some of the best od's Iv heard.

crapusername · #8 06-10-2011, 04:05 PM

the hardwire tube od has eq like you ask, as does the bad monkey

Kromwarp · #9 06-10-2011, 04:23 PM

Visual Sound Drivetrain Overdrive...best OD I've used and retains lows pretty good too

keiththebassist · #10 06-10-2011, 04:27 PM

What kind of settings are you using on your Boss? The circuitry takes it into the distortion realm pretty easily. I keep the gain down around 8 oclock and the same for the blend knob. Actually I can't remember if they call it a blend but that's basically what it does and I can get just a touch of nice overdrive while still retaining great low end bass tone. One thing I've noticed is the controls a VERY sensitive and it's easy to go overboard and have it sound artificial

gillento · #11 06-10-2011, 10:46 PM

+1 on the Xotic BB Bass .... my fav is the Xotic RC Bass though. It is more of an overdrive, whereas he BB is more of a distortion type

Laurent · #12 06-11-2011, 09:22 AM

For extensive sound sculpting, the Hartke Bass Attack is really excellent.
The overdrive part of this pedal is OK, it adds a moderate amount of dirt to the signal.
It is also a DI.

Superdave · #13 06-16-2011, 08:50 PM

Cool. I'll see if I can check these out. So far the front runners seem to be The Xotic BB and the Bad Monkey (modded if possible). Now how's the BB more of a distortion than overdrive compared to the RC? Can I get a run down of these sounds?

As far as the ODB3, I usually do use the blend to keep a more organic tone. It's getting the job done, but I'm just curious as to what else is out there.

Bob C · #14 06-17-2011, 06:57 AM

How about the new unti from Iron Ether? Also, does EHX (or is it MXR) still make a graphic distortion?

sonic assassin · #15 06-17-2011, 07:02 AM

no chance you'd want to use a blend for the OCD? its pretty well agreed upon as one of the best overdrives around. if you dig the tone, but need more bottom, that would do it.

Superdave · #16 06-17-2011, 10:14 AM

What would you recommend for a quality blend pedal with a small footprint?