Best affordable Bass pedals for Thrash Metal.

Got interested... according to Wikipedia the bassist is this guy
New School: Nick Schendzielos

Has a list of his gear.. no distortion to speak of? Warwick bass probably plays a big part of the tone. That with compression and eq can probably get the bright and growl you speak of.

 

If you're after the tone in that video. Skip the boss OD pedals they're way to buzzy on the top end for what you want.
Look at a Darkglass B3K or B7k. Low drive settings raw or thin mode and the blend & attack to taste and you're there.

Sansamp VT BASS also an option. I'd get the DI model since you get a blend which will help keep the drive subtle and your clean lows in the mix.

Hunt classifieds here those pop up used on a regular basis.

 

He started using some Darkglass stuff into Aguilar amps.

Source: His Instagram account

 

Well there you go ! Darkglass for the win! Love their pedals. From the samples I've heard the Aguilar Agro could probably get you in this ballpark as well.

 

For a sound like that, an exciter pedal, an eq pedal, or a preamp pedal would be a good choice. the hartke bass attack preamp pedal can get you that sound. darkglass would be another good choice if money's no option.

 

Joyo Orange Juice goes for peanuts:



Also the Behringer BDI21, a clone of the Sansamp BDDI which is what all the metal guys were using before Darkglass came along!

 

Darkglass and Aguilar recommendations in an affordable pedal thread?

The Sansamp BDDI is a classic, but the Behringer sounds almost identical for a tenth of the price, certainly worth getting. And the Joyo Orange Juice can get some real clank going on too as evidenced above (check later on in the video, it has mellower tubey tones on offer too).

I would steer clear of Zoom and the BB-1X, I found both really disappointing.

The ODB-3 can sound immense but only if used carefully! By itself into a solid state amp and a cab with a tweeter it will sound horrendous. Blended with another distortion, or going into a tube amp, and using vintage style cabs to get rid of the fizz can all help. Jon Stockman of Karnivool uses one to great effect for instance.

 

darkglass is the way to go for metal bass, but for affordability check out the bass soul food. it's under $100.

 

I could sell you my DOD Thrash Master pedal, since I have a different fuzz coming in that serves my needs better. It's a scooped sounding fuzz but thick as hell and with shloads of bottom end - plus it's hot pink! thrash metal as F. I should make a video demo.

EDIT: I don't know about in the mediterranean region, but here in the states it's a very inexpensive pedal.

 

Get a GDI21 instead of a BDI21. Gnarly overdrive.

 

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the SA AfterShock yet, as it could passably cover the ground of any of the the suggestions, at a not-unreasonable price.

 

I would start with a HEAVY sticker on your pickguard, then take a look at a Darkglass. I still want a Darkglass, but have not been able to justify the cost since I am not longer in a band.

 

@hondo4life

Get a Darkglass, you owe it to yourself — life's short, live it UP!

 

Darkglass does produce the best metal tones I've heard. & a B3K can be found used for around $150-$175

 

If you need something super affordable look for a used VHT V Drive, should only be 50$ or so and is a great deal for the price. It's very versatile so it can take some adjusting to the controls to dial in specific stuff but it's simple once you understand it and it can nail a super wide range of tones. From transparent boost to all sorts of OD and even some more fuzz/ distortion territory when cranked. It's made for guitar I believe but works great on bass and has an amazing bass tone control that is super unique.

 

Bunch of great suggestions here. Personally I really like the idiotbox blower box. Can be had in the classifieds for 100 or less. Lots of great distorted sounds

 

Oh yeah...I didn't think of the orange juice. that's pretty good choice along with the golden face. did thought of getting the golden face based on this clip.



Golden face demo at 1:21

 

+1 for the IdiotBox Blower Box. Was my always on when I was playing in a trash band. Works wonderfully at low gain settings. Very thick and grindy without being overly distorted or losing articulation in faster or more technical riffs. Very reasonably priced for the quality and Matt is a great dude that does everything himself.

 

A used Digitech Hardwire CM-2 can usually be found for around $50, and it's very good for adding some grit to your tone without heavily coloring it or dropping your low end (depending on how you set the EQ, of course).