Pedal Pushers

this is TB you're going to get every possible solution to your problem.

that being said. GK has a pretty good grind to it.

 

I had a pedal, but I sold it.

 

I went through a lot of OD and fuzz pedals before I got my 100T. Now all I need is the foot switch and I have REAL OD or fuzz.

 

It's never too late.

 

While my goal is different, this may be an alternative to a bunch of pedals.
Tech 21 - VT 500 Bass Amp

 

All you have to do is go to the Effects forum to find people who are quite vocal about their aversion to pedals. A mod had to post a sticky because the trolling had gotten so out of hand.

 

I have two pedals; gas and brake. I also have a footswitch that P!$$es me off every time I look at it.

 

And believe me, we pedal users appreciate your consideration and discretion!

The "pedal pushers" need to take a hint and leave you alone. It's kind of like when I ask about hardware solutions to recording, sampling, etc. (not necessarily on TB), and I keep getting, "Just get a laptop and (insert various types of software here)." I've done a lot of research, and found that computers and software have their own issues. I'm more comfortable with hardware. My needs are relatively simple, so I don't need a ton of bells and whistles. Even if you're trying to be helpful, please answer the hardware question or stay out of it.

 

This looks quite interesting...Wish someone near me or a music store near me had one to try...

 

I'm not allowed to use pedals for bass. I already have enough trouble managing my vocal effects pedal, remembering the bass line and the lyrics. I am thinking of going stereo, and sending the treble pickup to an amp with distortion! Guitar amp! Ha!

 

The thing i heard that motivated me was someone, somewhere said Tech21 does Ampeg better than Ampeg. Owners manual shows several settings for different effects. I'm really wanting to try it and see what it's got.

 

What cab are you using? (Sorry for throwing the thread off topic.)

 

I'm not averse to pedals as such. My Hartke Bass Attack is a prized possession, and I have a Digitech BP200, both of which can turn a loud but thin solid state into a fire breathing monster.

Pedals used like seasoning are alright with me.
But when somebody dances around on a bunch of pedals to demo a bass, or can't play a song without all that all the time, forget it for me. Same for guitars, really. IMHO.

That's the biggest thing I like about my two pedals. Can turn my Combo into a mini SVT.

 

BTW, the only pedal I have is an old volume pedal that is used as an on/off switch when I want to change from fretless to fretted quickly at a gig. I've been tempted to look into some pedals for tone variation but didn't know where to start so I never really delved into it...

 

The Orange OB1-300/500 might be worth checking out, if you can actually find someone who carries them. Blendable, footswitchable overdrive built in on those.

Another option would be to run a guitar head into a bass cab. Should be a lot more options for built in overdrive there. I think some famous guy (Lenny something or other) may have done that at one point.

 

A couple of avatar SB126 cabs and a carvin bx500.