money no object-but need some advice.

It 'really' helps if you give an idea on what kind of money you're looking to spend.

Almost every 'money is no object' thread ends up with a reply from the original poster of "oh... all of those are to pricey... I'd prefer to stay under $***."


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Overdrive/distortion/fuzz is the most discussed topic on here. Search, and ye shall find. Delay is delay. No need for a bass specific pedal, it's just a delay, they don't change the tone of an instrument.

 

I've seen a few people give the PD7 props, but I myself have no experience. There are a ton of ODs and Distortions out there. Of course there is always the Boss ODB-3 which I hear; for better or worse, can be a little harsh almost Fuzz like. The ODB-3 may not be any better a choice than the PD7.

Check out the Digitech Bad Monkey (especially a bass modded one). Maybe also the Sansamp BDDI and VT Bass. Also the Fulltone Bassdrive, 3xFx Fatman (can be a lot of pedal).

Oh and check the dirt section here....

www.bassfuzz.com

 

I would take the advice from post #4. Bassfuzz.com is quite a helpful site.

 

There are at least a dozen overdrive pedals "highly rated" on here every day, all day long.

 

If money is no object, you can afford to buy a few and keep the ones you like. Faves around here (for overdrive at least) seem to be:

BJFE Blueberry
Xotic Bass BB
Tech21 VT Bass
Barber LTD SR
DHA VT1
EBS Valvedrive

There will be some I've missed... But if you search there are many overdrive threads around that you can read to get a grip on what's out there.

Bassfuzz.com is a great resource, but it more focussed on fuzz pedals and only has a limited selection of overdrive pedals on offer. But check it out in case you discover a fuzz is what you've actually been searching for! Do you want low gain fatness, or high gain mega shred balls to the wall raging distortion?

 

I used the Boss odb-3 and it's fantastic.

Try one at your local guitar store today.

 

http://www.bigcitymusic.com/product.asp?cat=New&pid=1000617

I've never used one, and I don't know anyone else who has, but this is the definitive Money No Object dirt box to me.

 

That was going to be my suggestion. As an added bonus, the only demo I've ever seen of it has it running into a tube amp.

The real answer is that it depends on the sound you want. The Blueberry is the best I've heard as far as dark, wooly, real power tube sounding dirt. And the Holy Fire seems like the best "transparent" sounding OD (I can tell you for sure on Friday) and there is a lot of in between.

 

Some other recommendations:

Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive (has a clean blend to help retain low end note definition)

MI Audio Blue Boy Deluxe (my tubescreamer variant of choice at the moment, PM me or look up my thread on it for some info)

I'll echo the Barber LTD SR it's a great overdrive and very transparent if that's what you're looking for.

Humphrey Audio Modded Badder Bass Monkey (great value at $95)

Xotic BB Preamp (fantastic pedal, flexible, priciest option I've listed)

 

There are a few english muff'n lovers about, among whom I am one.

i like a russian muff for fuzz too- nice and dark and cheap!

 

"BJFE Blueberry
Xotic Bass BB
Tech21 VT Bass
Barber LTD SR
DHA VT1
EBS Valvedrive"

This is a good list. You could also consider the EHX English muffin and the Sparkle Drive.

 

+1 gotta say, I'm loving the Muff'n I just got.

I do like my Pork Loin a lot as well.

I'd say a Gemini Drive, but since they are currently not available new, might be hard to find.