Best light overdrive?

[sharpbass]

I have not tried the Darkglass, but its crazy expensive for an overdrive...IMO

 

[bobbybass85]

I swapped out my pork loin for a Catlinbread SFT and haven't looked back since. I'm looking to maybe add the MXR Bass OD when it comes out too

 

[mmbongo]

I swapped out my pork loin for a Catlinbread SFT and haven't looked back since. I'm looking to maybe add the MXR Bass OD when it comes out too

I did the exact opposite

I was looking for a big fat tubey sound and the Pork Loin nailed it. Kicked the SFT off my board which was way to thin and fizzy for me.

 

[NOISE!]

Anything is better then a Hematoma, even a SD-1, damn things sound like farting in a can.

 

[ILLINOX]

another thought: what i like to do for OD is use an ART Tube MP through my Fx loop. it's like $55 and I like it.
I also like the Boss OD/Distortion pedal for a bit of extra crunch. IME it's been really smooth, a little fuzzy and a little crunchy. Also about $60

 

[anton72]

Darkglass B3K. I love mine. No low end loss at all.

+1000

 

[anton72]

I have not tried the Darkglass, but its crazy expensive for an overdrive...IMO

It's worth it. Best bass OD ever.

 

[Duke21]

VT Bass, Oxford, Møller T-Rex OD.

 

[willsellout]

The Darkglass is decidedly expensive. If you are going to spend the money, I'd pony up the extra cash and go for the B7K. It's worth it.

 

[hentor2112]

I think compression, low action*and digging hard while driving the pre-amp section of the amp is the best way, Geddy Lee-style.

 

[Eric Swaim]

SWELL is a great company out of Nashville TN that makes bass overdrives. I have owned one and it gets my votes every time.

 

[capnjagg]

Look into the Crowther Hot Cake. It has a switch inside for guitar or bass signals (it also has a bluesberry switch). I've heard it keeps the low end nice and adds just enough OD, so it doesn't get too crunchy. I know Laura from Superchunk uses one, as does Denise of the 3Ds, so you can use them as a reference. Laura said in an interview that she didn't get hers until touring with the 3Ds, around '94, so I think Here's Where the Strings Come In is the album to start with.

 

[BassBrass]

For me it's the Wounded Paw Black Sheep. 3 separate bands (the low one is amazing) and a clean blend...the overdrive sound I sought for eons for high output bass.

 

[bassbrad]

My faves are Moody Sounds Hjart Muller Lo|Fat or Austone Fuzz Nutz TexTone and have been using my Dano Daddy-O some lately.

 

[gjbassist]

I have been a fan of the Digitech Bad Monkey for several years now. Does a nice tube OD sound without loosing low end. They are well built and inexpensive, usually under $40 used.

 

[caeman]

[sfx] Red Dragon.

It is worth the money.

 

[Doner Designs]

Tech 21 Sansamp VT ?

I just got one and leave it on all the time - sits on top of the amp beside the compressor. Anything from a little warmth to heavy OD.

 

[SonourBrum]

DDyna BASS^10

It's like the swiss army knife of perfect overdrive tone... You can dial in just the right amount of overdrive and blend to your liking. It's like three pedals in one.... There is an EQ and compression on the front end that you can leave on all the time. Then you can just switch the overdrive off and on as you wish. It's pure analog high voltage rock and roll!!!

 

[Duke21]

I have been a fan of the Digitech Bad Monkey for several years now. Does a nice tube OD sound without loosing low end. They are well built and inexpensive, usually under $40 used.

The best OD for The money!

 

[crapusername]

Off topic: What setting are you using on the CM-2 for a light overdrive?

Level 2.5
Low 10
High 9.5
Gain 2.5

Classic mode