I've already got the main effects pedals? What else do I need

[Ric5]

I see you're a man of culture. I'm also into parallel chains, but your setup is really elaborate!

The idea goes back to at least the 60s … with Ric-o-sound But I got it from Geddy Lee … Billy Sheehan also does a parallel setup.

My main reason for parallel is that distortion usually cuts off the low end and boosts mids … I want both

 

[jdh3000]

Asking "What pedal do I need?" will usually be met with "You don't need pedals," which is essentially true.

One either uses pedals or they don't think they are necessary.
I've been on both sides of that and understand it. Since I started using pedals I think I have looked for excuses to get more. I started with one 5 years ago, I now have 10 on my board.

The way I look at a pedalboard is and extension of my amp, to do what it "lacks", such as having a parametric eq, an hpf, and boost.

These are things I recommend, but only you can figure out what you want.

Something like the zoom ms60b is a good way to find what kind of effects you like.

 

[lfmn16]

If you don't know what you need, you don't need anything.

Exactly. There are two ways to approach this - buy any pedal that catches your eye and hope you find it useful (the expensive route), or determine what you are trying to accomplish and buy the pedal that meets that goal (still expensive, but less expensive).

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with throwing money at pedals hoping something sticks, but it's not very efficient or fiscally responsible.

 

[Basta-bass]

Hey!
Don't let anyone turn you down!

Remember:
It's not because you don't need it that you shouldn't have it!!!

The fact is that we really "need" very few things. And for what I know of the average level of playing of people here speaking (myself included) a squier a jack and a rumble 25 could do just well!
(Well, maybe it's a little exaggerated, but you see my point )
BUT...
The pleasure of owning beautiful pieces of gear, the joy to explore the infinite universe of music and sounds is worth the spend.

You'll play more and therefore better if you are thrilled by the fun of the band experience.

 

[xj98jeep]

I think a reverb pedal is great to have a subtle always on effect, or turn it up to make things interesting. It does get muddy if you don't set your knobs right though. An envelope filter would be fun too, Waiting for the right price on a Q tron + right now.

 

[SteveCS]

 

[Chapster]

The only other one that I plan to add is a fuzz, and that is something that I'd also suggest for your lineup. My current interest after watching a ton of video reviews is the Amptweaker Tight Fuzz Jr.

I don't know how much the Amptweaker costs, but if you have ~$200 to blow, I can't recommend the Wren & Cuff Pickle Pie Hella Fuzz B enough. Best fuzz I've ever owned. No loss of bottom end whatsoever. I don't know why this pedal isn't more popular, and unfortunately there's not nearly enough good demos of it as there should be.