Recent content by obihann

Wow so many great responses, and great ideas. I want to answer a few questions that came up, or make a few points. Our band plays what I call classic rock, CCR, the stones, Tom Petty, etc, with a little newer stuff in there as well like the chilli peppers. I personally play jazz, blues, rock...

I don't like the idea of buying a cheap multi. When I played back in high school I bought tons of pedals (no cost of living lol) and was always turned away by the cheap digital things. The more expensive boards like the me50b look nice but cost the same as a few pedals. I think I'm going to...

At least I already have the envelope filter (EHX Bassballs)!

Since everybody is suggesting fuzz/overdrive/distortion, I have to ask. Does anybody use that realistically outside of metal?

To be honest I've never given fuzz on bass a listen. I've ran my bass through my metal zone and my super overdrive and was never a big fan, but I do have a Hendrix fuzz my guitarist doesn't even have in the lineup, so I may have to give it another try. After looking at some phaser videos on...

Wow, two replies already, thanks guys! What do you use the DI for, to emulate a tube amp? I definitely don't think I will be adding a fuzz or any distortion to my effects chain any time soon, I've never been a big fan of that effect on bass. i do actually own a EHX bass balls, which I use...

So I'm picking up my bass again for the first time in a few years, and jamming once or twice a week with a few buddies from work. Years ago when I was a kid I would focus more on effects than technique and skill, but today I'm a bit smarter. Well, a bit smarter, because I do want to get a few...