Only two, you choose...

[mattbass6945]

Solidgoldfx Beta LM308 and a tuner. If a tuner doesn't count, depending on the gig, a MXR Micro Chorus or Phase 90.

 

[baTassi]

I would go with envelope filter and compressor. If someone else would be asking I may change my answer depending on context.
I don't have a pre-amp with DI, but that would be the smart universal option for gigging.
I would add a chorus, but I can live without it.

I like to keep it simple and I don't use much effects on bass. My compressor is not sliders on, but when you need, you need it. The filter... It's way too fun, if you want to play funk or some shaged up stuff Les Claypool style it will always deliver

 

[Mark_70]

Tuner and octave down.
Regards
Mark

 

[Planespotter]

Tuner, comp, OD (if tuner doesn’t count)

 

[Mikey F]

Optifet and b3k

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

gimme three please!! a dirt, an octave, and an envelope filter.

 

[Krisfield]

Comp and OD for effects pedals.

 

[jbybj]

Only two effects? I choose death, sweet relief.

 

[mattbass6945]

Only two effects? I choose death, sweet relief.

Is it too late to change my answer?

 

[Wfrance3]

Comp and My DI that has a blendable drive. There, I broke the rules without actually breaking the rules...
Here’s where it gets real grey. Use an MS60B as your tuner (you said that didn’t count), you kinda have all that comes with it as a byproduct. So, there you go. Cake and you can eat it too enjoy!

 

[Two-Spirit]

Drive and octave

 

[TheLowDown33]

FINE. I'll play. OD and octave for me, followed closely by compressor

 

[Gyver]

Envelope Filter and Overdrive.

 

[Gyver]

Compressor would be on the list as well, except I only feel a need to use a compressor when I am trying to tame multiple effects pedals lol.

 

[St_G]

My DI has two different flavors of dirt, a decent EQ, and the best single-knob compressor on the market (imo), so...looks like I'm coming in two pedals under your two pedal limit.

DIs and tuners don't count!

 

[BasementWarrior]

If I’m forced to pick 2 I’d go with a tuner and my LR Baggs Stadium Di...

But since those don’t count I’m adding a distortion and delay. Specifically the EQD Monarch and Carbon Copy.

 

[Lovep]

I use a small pedal board:

Shure Wireless/Tuner
Aguilar TH Preamp
Darkglass Compressor
Darkglass Vintage Ultra Preamp/DI

If I had to choose, it would be the last two.

 

[Matt Dean]

I’ll play... Damnation MBD-1>Spaceman Explorer.

 

[BD Jones]

Going by your rules (no tuner or DI or preamps), I only use two anyway: compressor and EQ. The preamp already has an overdrive on it that does well in a pinch. I have simple needs.

 

[packhowitzer]

Gotta be Fdeck's HPF for sure. as for the second one? meh, maybe a little comp