Need help

[jellejanssen]

Hey people!

I play bass for 2 years now (without effects) and I was wondering: What pedals are basic for every bass player?

~Jelle

 

[Clawsome]

I would say a compressor is IMHO a must. But it all depends on your style and ambition to "twist" your basic sound.

 

[Swift713]

Based on the influences in your profile I would suggest overdrive/distortion/fuzz, possibly envelope filter, possibly a compressor.

 

[Bassmike62]

Based on the influences in your profile I would suggest overdrive/distortion/fuzz, possibly envelope filter, possibly a compressor.

+ 1

Also a tuner. Crap for effect, but really useful

 

[Fiset]

There are no pedals which are basic for every player but if you are looking to achieve bass tones in the style of your influences I would start with some overdrive and go from there.

 

[jellejanssen]

Thank you all for the great tips!

- Jelle

 

[J.D.B.]

Of all the stuff I've tried over the years, I like the chorus and the Sparkle drive enough to leave them out there. The next favorite is the Mutron 2 phaser. I don't use it much, but when I need it, it's the "right tool for the job". Nothing like it for slow, grinding depth with a bass.

 

[scottfeldstein]

Tuner, compressor, distortion, envelope filter. It's my exact board.

 

[DethByDoom]

Went without a compressor for 15 yrs now ill never play without it. Aphex punch factory. Pricey but worth it. You don't wanna go cheap on a compressor. Plus it's a solid d.i. I love the korg pitch black tuner. Damn acurate, works as a power brick, and mutes. Then an MXR M80 maybe a ehx big muff.