help pls!!!!!!

[neo_loverboy]

hi..
newbie...starting out with a bass..whats the best+basic+costing less than $40 'gadget' that can help me tune my bass and play with some basic effects... please help me..

 

[David Wilson]

For that money you're not going to get the best of anything.

But the Zoom 506II goes used for $40 and under, so that's probably your best bet.

Good luck!

 

[Dr. PhunkyPants]

for tuning, try: your EAR
for effects, try: varying techniques with the RIGHT HAND

an A 440 tuning fork should run you a couple bucks.

 

[Kheos]

for tuning, try: your EAR
for effects, try: varying techniques with the RIGHT HAND

an A 440 tuning fork should run you a couple bucks.

if you know a right hand technique that sounds like a decent distortiob, tell me how
or a technique that sounds like an autowah? flanger/phaser?

 

[crazybassplyr]

Go with the Zoom 506 II. Its cheap, has a passable tuner and plenty of effects. Just don't expect it to last very long, other than that, its a decent low cost unit. I used mine on stage and in the studio for almost 2 yrs, before it started to have some issues.
P.S. - the ability to use your ear will come in time, just stick with it. You are starting an adventure that will prove to be challenging, rewarding, and a whole lot of fun.
Welcome to the bottom end.

 

[mr. eff]

for tuning, try: your EAR
for effects, try: varying techniques with the RIGHT HAND

an A 440 tuning fork should run you a couple bucks.

The best gadgets aren't free!!! Was your tonebone free?

 

[tplyons]

Chill guys.

Depends what you want to get out of your bass? The best things I can recommend for under $40 are a DOD Overdrive 250 pedal. Sells new for $40. Thicken up your sound a bit with mild overdrive.

Used BOSS Pedals can be had under $40, I'd recommend either chorus or flanger for something sweet and subtle.

Other than that, all the best things ARE free, with technique you can do SO much.

 

[SuperSluggard]

Just get a cheap Korg Tuner, one of those silver ones. Then save up some more for the DOD overdrive mentioned above.

 

[Christopher]

Digitech Bass Synth Wah. Distortion + Envelope Filter + Octaver.

Sells new for 80, or 60 if you send in the current rebate. Used, they're probably around 40.

 

[thinking of you]

I can help you with tuning...

see the G sounds like "DOOOOOOOOOOO!"
and the D sounds like "BAAAAAHHHHHHM!"
The A goes a little sumtin like "LAAAAAAAAAA!!"
and the E sounds like "BOAOAOAOAOAM"

See how easy that was? Your welcome, enjoy your stay at the TB suites.

 

[LarryO]

I agree with Tplyons. Not only is the DOD 250 preamp/overdrive a \m\n inexpensive pedal but it is also a great pedal.

 

[LowEndLobster]

if you know a right hand technique that sounds like a decent distortiob, tell me how
or a technique that sounds like an autowah? flanger/phaser?

I know a good right hand distortion technique. Overload your cab so it gets distorted .. turn up the volume with your right hand.

 

[Funk On Crack]

I can help you with tuning...

see the G sounds like "DOOOOOOOOOOO!"
and the D sounds like "BAAAAAHHHHHHM!"
The A goes a little sumtin like "LAAAAAAAAAA!!"
and the E sounds like "BOAOAOAOAOAM"

See how easy that was? Your welcome, enjoy your stay at the TB suites.

Wow, I could tune my bass to that...

 

[neo_loverboy]

wow! i never realized my simple lil message would end up with such a variety of replies!! lolz!

ear tuning? well.. i think iam getting there. but i do need a perfectly tuned bass to practice with rt?

neway,
thanks guys..

ps: dooooo baaaaam ...what the!!!!