can any one recommend a good distortion pedal for bass? im not looking at spending a lot of cheap would be better. but i don't want a cheap junk.
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distortion pedal?
- Thread starter buddyayres
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If you play metal, I would recommend any of these distortion pedals.
Digitech xbd bass overdrive/distortion pedal(a.k.a the digitech bass driver. this pedal has a fizzy metallic sound)
Tech 21 xxl bass edition distortion pedal(this pedal a thunderous distorted sound)
MXR bass d.i+(this pedal has a clean and distorted sound. the distorted sound has a grinding distortion sound)
Boss md-2 mega distortion(due to it's massive lows, this pedal works real good on bass. this pedal can go from a heavy grind to a fizzy metallic sound)
Digitech xbd bass overdrive/distortion pedal(a.k.a the digitech bass driver. this pedal has a fizzy metallic sound)
Tech 21 xxl bass edition distortion pedal(this pedal a thunderous distorted sound)
MXR bass d.i+(this pedal has a clean and distorted sound. the distorted sound has a grinding distortion sound)
Boss md-2 mega distortion(due to it's massive lows, this pedal works real good on bass. this pedal can go from a heavy grind to a fizzy metallic sound)
Anyone try a DOD FX-52 Classic Fuzz?
I'm mainly a guitar player but I tried my CF with bass the other day and it really works. Unlike other fuzzes, its "tone" knob actually seems to pan between two separate fuzz circuits -- one that's fizzy with no low end and the other dark and bassy. I was able to dial in a perfect bass fuzz tone with no problem.
The Classic Fuzz was discontinued in the 90s (which means they have the earlier better construction with chassis mounted jacks) but they pop up all the time on eBay for under $50.
I'm mainly a guitar player but I tried my CF with bass the other day and it really works. Unlike other fuzzes, its "tone" knob actually seems to pan between two separate fuzz circuits -- one that's fizzy with no low end and the other dark and bassy. I was able to dial in a perfect bass fuzz tone with no problem.
The Classic Fuzz was discontinued in the 90s (which means they have the earlier better construction with chassis mounted jacks) but they pop up all the time on eBay for under $50.
I starting to think we seriously need some kind of distortion sticky thread for this forum 
Infact, didn't there used to be one a while back?
Infact, didn't there used to be one a while back?
I have the tone rolled all of the way down & the drive at about 11 O'clock. But I'm still tweaking it atm.
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I have the Boss md-2 mega distortion and its killer
, it realy works great on those lows, just make sure your bass doesn't humm coz this thing will pick it up and make it worse.If you're after a warm fat crunchy sound with anything from slight grind to full on terror. This is your new best friend. plus it's a nice tube pre amp. I totally recommend the Ebs valve drive. But if you are on a budget, look elsewhere.
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I have the Boss md-2 mega distortion and its killer
I'll bet the boss md-2 mega distortion sounds awesome on bass. I've heard sound samples of this pedal on bass on the boss pedal website.
