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Looking for a good effects pedal.
- Thread starter Shade13
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bongomania
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Hi Shade, welcome to the world of effects. If you do a search on Muse or Wostenholme you'll find out that "the one he uses" is actually a large array of gear costing many thousands of dollars. However if you keep reading in those threads you will find one or two people who managed to get similar sounds using a multifx pedal like the ones by Zoom or Line 6. However even those are going to be more than $100. But wait! It sounds like where you're at, a fuzz pedal will be sufficient. And YES! There are lots of fuzz pedals under $100. So my advice is to focus on the question "What's the best bass fuzz pedal for under $100". The answer is probably going to be a used Electro-Harmonix Big Muff or Little Big Muff.
With that, I have now concluded my one "nice post to a noob" for the month.
With that, I have now concluded my one "nice post to a noob" for the month.
well done that manWith that, I have now concluded my one "nice post to a noob" for the month.
could have been worse, you could have mentioned searching
could have been worse, you could have mentioned searching
He implied it.
BTW, Shade, there's a Bass Big Muff that just came out... its circuit is based on the Russian Big Muffs that bassists like Wolstenholme have used, and it has some cool features added to it. I'd suggest holding out for that one, as it'll probably be more up your alley.
Just remember that some of the "fuzzy" tones you're trying to get (I'm guessing "Time Is Running Out" and "Hysteria" are on that list
) are not just a Big Muff, and in some cases not a Big Muff at all. He has a lot of pedals on his board, so it really depends on the song.If you search for either of those song titles in this forum, you'll find some helpful threads from people who have tried to get those sounds. The same goes for other Muse songs, too... search and you shall find.
I've actually come closer to some of his synthier tones using just an MXR Blowtorch (a VERY different kind of fuzz pedal), but as you'll see when you do your research on Muse here, it takes quite a few effects to really nail the variety of sounds he produces...
Most bassists prefer the Little Big Muff or the Russian over the standard big one. Bass Big Muff is also out as someone pointed out. Personally, I use the Supercollider and love it (clips: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6375781, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]), I can get a good Starlight / Time Is Running Out sound from it (not quite the same as the original, but close enough for me!).
and that's just the "tip of the iceberg" of effects... now you know why most of us snickered to ourselves a bit when we read your original post (don't worry we probably all asked a similiar question at some point). Be careful though, effects are a slippery slope and can take over... especially if you like stuff like muse.
No, go for a 'keeper' now. With a fuzz pedal, if it means spending the extra tenner to get something you'll be happy with, then do it. There are loads of killer fuzztones out there for under 100...I hugely recommend the little big muff, and the bass big muff looks great. You'll hang on to those.
Just try loads out. Your own ears (and your wallet!) will be your best guide.
Just try loads out. Your own ears (and your wallet!) will be your best guide.
