TC Electronic Spark Booster (not the mini). It's one of the best bass OD pedals at any price.
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Budget bass overdrive
- Thread starter bassweedwizard
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The reasons why I didn't recommend ODR-B:
- I have never tried it
- It's not currently in production AFAIK
- It is expensive (on second-hand market)-so it does not meet the "budget" criteria...
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The ODR-1 is a really common pedal, still in production and can be had on a budget - these regularly go second hand well under a hundred bucks.
The ODR-B is out of production, not exactly easy to find and often sells around 200-250, so I guess in this particular thread, it's out of reach.
On top of that, you'll find that the ODR-1 in its natural state is very well suited for bass use. Even with my six string, I found the low end to be more than accommodating and I could not really identify any weaknesses that would have driven the good people at Nobels to go ahead and make a bass specific version of that pedal.
I just quickly searched reverb and found one offered for EUR 799...
I've seen them occasionally for 150, but never pulled the trigger.
This review focuses on using it with guitar, and the the pedal reviewer likes it so much he got a tattoo of it
Pick a side or blend them both, real versatile.
The 'spectrum' control is also really useful for bass. At minimum there's a boost at 600-900Hz (which accentuates some grunt) and a cut at the rather boxy 300Hz or so. As you turn it up it goes through flat (ish) to a slappy/picky mid scoop. It's a great eq curve for bass.
I echo some of the sentiments stated above regarding the seemingly abundant bass retention, If you can score an odr-b just as easily, i say go for it! its just that there are a ton of odr-1 offerings on the used market, be them with the "bass-cut" or otherwise. They all have nearly identical circuitry.
On another note, another od I have been impressed by is the aguilar agro. I am not sure if this falls under "budget" or not as used ones are around $130, but this has a great tone, bass friendly, sculptable range of mid/low, and a generaly very pleasing tone, from mellow od to big distortion sounds.
The Source Audio Aftershock (or the equivalents: Kingmaker and LA Lady) can get you basically any drive sound you may want. Should be able to find one of those three for around $100 on the used market.
You can find Xotic BB bass pedals used for well under $100 on the used market.
I have this as a backup pedal for the price there is tons of versatility in the pedal. But honestly my 1st choice is find used Broughton Scorpion which can be found $130.00 to $150.00 USD. But if price is the ultimate factor I recommend the Triumph 365 24/7 IMHO its a far better pedal than MOJO.
www.wamplerpedals.com
Triumph Overdrive - Wampler Pedals
The Triumph is a versatile overdrive based around two of Brian’s all-time favorite overdrives. In typical Wampler fashion, additional EQ stages have been added that allow a variety of different tones as well as internal circuit changes that add polished glassy overtones.
www.wamplerpedals.com
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I got the TC Mojomojo about 3 years ago after reading a thread on here and realy like, it's a part of my sound.It's not often there's a definitive answer to a question on talkbass.
But, in this rare exception: TC Mojomojo. You may now buy one and close the thread.
Caline orange burst. New around £30 secondhand around 15-20
Joyo orange juice. Secondhand around £20-25
Either individually sound great, and can be stacked for a killer higher gain tone.
Joyo orange juice. Secondhand around £20-25
Either individually sound great, and can be stacked for a killer higher gain tone.
Thats actually a pretty good unit. I have always like what I have heard.
Mega budget would be the Behringer. Its mostly a clone of the BOSS which I don't really care for. The other unit I like is the Battalion. If you locate the EQ in the right spot its really good
How close is the Sonicake B station to what the Sansamp BDDI does? I realise there are differences (the comp on the B Station is one), but the overall vibe on YT clips seems to me to cop that of the BDDI.
Is the drive a similar sound/tone?
The reason I ask is I'm keen to try this as just a drive pedal (I dont really need a preamp/amp sim), but if the drive is similar to that of the BDDI I will probably pass.
