Pedal Advise

[simongpaez]

Never used any pedals, except my EBS Compressor and it really works, I guess I have always been kind of close to the idea that bass has to be clean and thats it. Any suggestions on some effects? I am not a huge fan of effects, when I play guitar I am pretty much an overdrive and clean guy thats it.

I guess there is a whole new world out there

 

[Jurasico]

well, thinking about it i can advise so many pedals, its better to pick only one effect i find particularly tasteful on bass:

the MXR Phase 45

take it as a great way to introduce you to phased bass sounds... its diaphanous and ethereal, makes a great soloing support (if your in 'that' tripping state ) ...think of Pink Floyds Breathe, and you get some of it (not the same, but texture alike)

 

[Sean S]

Why feel the need for effects if you like your clean (compressed) bass? It's a long slippery slope

Tasteful first effects could include a lot of things like overdrive, phaser, light chorus/flange, and reverb. I find it's better to search for effects that you want certain sounds for (e.g. "I hear this sound in *song* and want something similar, what do I need?")

Good luck!