I just went down the effects rabbit hole

[lethargytartare]

If you start finding pedals you like, but that are sucking too much low out of your tone (which a lot of guitar-oriented pedals will do), you can find loopers that give you an additional dry signal to mix back in. MUSICOMLAB PARALLELIZER, Saturnworks, Radial mix-blender, etc. -- usually a bit expensive but very versatile. I built moosapotamus's paralooper ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]) for this exact reason -- when I am in a bass + noise setting, I run the worst offenders through that.

 

[jefkritz]

Anyone ever used one of these for bass? I picked one up cheap at a yard sale. I've lived in an apartment until recently so I've not played it through an amp yet. Someone told me it would cut my low frequencies. View attachment 3994920

I'm not the most versed pedal head, but I've never seen this. Looks super cool though! Definitely got that vintage mojo going on. Since you already own one, I'd trust your ears! I've seen many arguments about whether a pedal sounds good on bass or not, that all come down to personal preference. It's similar to the old EQ debates of whether it's better to emphasize mids, high mids, low mids, bass, or bass and treble. If you like it, and it works in your band (or whatever), then you're good to go!