Good first multi-effect pedal?

[The Alexander]

Hey everyone,
I am looking to get a multi-effect pedal, and I have no idea what to get. I would like it to have at least a wah pedal, overdrive/fuzz/whatever you want to call it, chorus, maybe a fretless simulator, and stuff like that. I would not like to spend much more than $150. Thanks.

 

[bassbrad]

Hey Cool another G-3 player from Texas!
You'll catch some flack here about multiefx units but IMO they have their place and usefulness. Digitech and Zoom both offer quite nice multiefx units for bass in your price range and I suggest you get one with a controller pedal built in for volume, wah and other real time control. Digitech offers both the BP80 ($100) and BP200 ($150) with metal cases and lots of excellent sounds and special features. I personally use either a Zoom 607 or an old Digitech BP-8, depending on which size I want to carry. A lot of players don't like the idea of a plastic pedal but I've had no problems and can get the sounds I want to get. When you get one bag the factory presets and start with simple patches and build and edit your sound up from there.

 

[danomite64]

I think I'd go with the Zoom, because it's the cheapest, and then, if I decided I liked Multi-fx, then I'd save up for a nice one like the Boss ME-50B or GT-6B, or whatever new thing comes out by then.
OR......I'd look for a used Bass Pod on ebay

 

[silent method]

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this is the first pedal i got and i must say i have been soo happy with it, it has a lot of great effects, some tweakability and allows you to play through it directly to headphones if you just want to practice.

EDIT: and it has all the effects you mention

 

[The Alexander]

Hey Cool another G-3 player from Texas! QUOTE]

Yeah man, I love the thing! Maybe a little harder to play than other basses, but that just toughens you up. I swear it's as heavy as my dads car, though.

That Zoom pedal looks pretty good for the price. I dont really like the idea of it being plastic though. How good does the wah sound on it? And can you customize effects like on the digitech? Also, has anyone used the Zoom 708? Thanks.

P.S. Brad, heres my bass.

 

[Minger]

someone was selling the Zoom 607 on here the other day for $40 - he sold it though.

I'd almost tell you to see if you can find a used Boss ME-8B - heard pretty good things about it...$100 used if you can find it...

 

[Petary791]

I'm really like'n my DigiTech BP-200. It's got all sorts of crazy effects. It will most likely satisfy you.

 

[bassbrad]

Hey Cool another G-3 player from Texas! QUOTE]

Yeah man, I love the thing! Maybe a little harder to play than other basses, but that just toughens you up. I swear it's as heavy as my dads car, though. We got twin basses, but mine must be the lighter weight of the two.

That Zoom pedal looks pretty good for the price. I dont really like the idea of it being plastic though. How good does the wah sound on it? And can you customize effects like on the digitech? Also, has anyone used the Zoom 708? Thanks.
I like all of the efx and find the envelope followers and wahs to be just what I'm looking for, but then again I am a bit old school. Don't let the plastic worry you too much I've used mine for several years now and no problems, I am very big and still have not damaged the thing (not that I try).

P.S. Brad, heres my bass.

Thanx, for the photo, B

 

[WickedPissah]

I'm thinking about a first pedal as well. What do people think of this badlarry?

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