POLL: favorite overdrive pedal

NoisyShores · #1 09-05-2011, 06:32 PM

I'm getting tired of my Boss ODB-3 and am looking to upgrade to something a bit more natural sounding. I also use Sansamp VT Bass pedal, but I like to keep that set mild and just leave it on. So I want something a bit heavier I can kick in when need be. I've been searching through the archives and I've found a number of pedals keep getting mentioned. I also found this website with pedal reviews, so I came up with this list of pedals which seem to be regarded highly. Which of these do you like best?

NoisyShores · #2 09-05-2011, 06:36 PM

p.s. I set the poll so you can choose more than one, if you can't decide

HolmeBass · #3 09-05-2011, 07:02 PM

I'd love to post, but I've got nothing for this party. I only use two of the pedals on your poll: a Fulltone Bassdrive and the Swollen Pickle MKII. I also use something not on your poll, a Bad Monkey (Digitech, a TS copy/mod w/ a bass tone control, IIRC). I use the Bassdrive like you use the VT, although not always on, and the SP for very heavy fuzz, although still finalizing and approach so it's not currently on my board in favor of the Bad Monkey. I'd love to demo a lot of the pedals in your poll, especially: Blueberry, Supercollider, B:ASSMASTER, and the small sound/big sound pedal.

I did not dig the Ibanez Bass Tubescreamer much, admittedly auditioned at a disadvantage with a store bass and slightly messed up amp at Guitar Center, but still not inspiring- it was sort of blah, didn't get mellow enough on the quiet/OD end or extreme enough on the distortion side. The Bad Monkey may be better, at least just as good, and can be picked up used for $40 or less all the time.

**flygirafda3** · #4 09-05-2011, 07:08 PM

Voted for all because I could.

gjbassist · #5 09-05-2011, 07:25 PM

So are you looking for fuzz or more of a warm tube type OD? I second what HolmeBass said about the Bad Monkey. If you are looking for a fatter, tube type OD IMO the Bad Monkey is a great pedal, especially considering how inexpensive it is!

bassteban · #6 09-05-2011, 07:27 PM

Add *other* and I'll vote- otherwise, I like my stock Bad Monkey, also liked the Dano Daddy-O except for cheapish construction, but LOVED the Guyatone Flip Series Bass Driver.

DeltaPhoenix · #7 09-05-2011, 07:37 PM

I did not keep it but Iron Ether QF2 is amazing! I have a B3K on the way.

eyeballkid · #8 09-05-2011, 07:37 PM

so... Sorry to nitpick, but ALOT of these wouldnt be considered Overdrive pedals and would be in the Fuzz territory.

so..
for Overdrives my favorites are :
-the Oxfuzz Bass which is technically a fuzz but can be tamed into a kickass OD.
-SFT..
-Fender Sublime ... same as the Oxfuzz.
(and Im really intriqued by the Darkglass and wanna try the TS9B too)
-Fulltone Bassdrive Mosfet

as for fuzzes..
-Sanford and Sonny
-Fender Sublime .. probably my most used fuzz.. very organic and usable in sooooo many settings
-Wren and Cuff Tall Font Russian w/ blend

that said... everything on the list is pretty dang good, and theres plenty of other folks faves you forgot, it kinda comes down to finding the sound you hear in yer head. The ones above fit 'my sound' the best....
happy hunting.

Steveaux · #9 09-05-2011, 08:16 PM

No *Carrots* ?!?!?

Bogus poll.

NoisyShores · #10 09-05-2011, 08:21 PM

yeah, I did lump fuzz and OD together now that I think about it. I guess I'm going for more of an OD thing though.

I actually see a Bad Monkey on Craigslist in my area for $43... maybe I'll snatch it up! I'll look into those other recs as well.

Jammin'ForJesus · #11 09-05-2011, 08:22 PM

DarkGlass B3K or GO HOME!!!!

Waterpilot · #12 09-05-2011, 08:38 PM

This poll makes me realize how many things I have yet to try.

SoonerMatt · #13 09-05-2011, 08:47 PM

PORK LOIN

NKUSigEp · #14 09-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Bluebeard. Also try the Tortuga Sasquatch.

PS...overdrive or fuzz? If you want "natural" overdrive and in that case I'd vote a EHX English Muff'n.

king_biscuit · #15 09-05-2011, 09:32 PM

Plus one on the Pork Loin. Nice fat OD that doesn't color your sound too much. It can go from hairy to full on OD and sounds great in every setting; and the clean mix adds big fat tubey goodness. Big fan!

behndy · #16 09-05-2011, 10:07 PM

i've tried a bunch of thems and the JesusJammer is right, B3k KILLS. makes unprotected angry love to your other pedz when you're not looking too.

also, others are right.... TECHNICALLLLLYYyyyyyy only a few of those are OD's. although, i got a cool clanky OD out of a TAFM for awhile while i was waiting on my B3k.

bassbrad · #17 09-05-2011, 10:41 PM

None of the above...I have 4 that I mix and match

Hjart Muller LO|Fat is a true bass overdrive dynamic, warm, compressed with nice sing and sustain.

ElectroniX Cross Drive brown sound fuzz for bass punchy girthy and articulate great rock drive

GGG Brass Master for that over the top gated octave fuzz bit of tasty nasty

Austone Fuzz Nutz Textone for that singing bluesy distortion

john_martin_sai · #18 09-05-2011, 10:47 PM

Mojo-Man · #19 09-05-2011, 10:48 PM

JHS Custom Pre-Amp-Overdrive.
Based on a early 70's SVT.
I had a VT-pedal, but prefer this. ( It has become a big part of my tone.)

paulygonemad · #20 09-05-2011, 10:53 PM

I have a modded bad monkey that amazingly stands up to everything else I have tried. All for the price of a few pizzas. That being said, I would like to also suggest the Greedtone Classic OD, the Greedtone itself and the Devi Ever DB and EB. Oh, I forgot about the Source Audio BD Pro. Ahh forget it. Get a bunch of em and try them out. Someone on here will buy the ones you don't keep.