Pedals For New bassist

[logdawg2u4u]

I have been playing bass for a couple years and am starting to develop my pedal rig, i know for bass there are no must have pedals, but what are some recommended pedals to get going, if i could get some examples as well that would be great. I am trying to stick with a $70-$250 price range per pedal. Thanks let me know! P.S I already have a Line 6 DL4 and digitech overdrive.

 

[Tractorr]

This is pretty much an impossible question to answer. Different styles favor different effects. There is a reason why there are so many different pedals. Go try some out. If you like them that is all that matters. Get one and learn it inside and out. When you feel you need something else start this process again. There is also youtube for a rough idea of what a pedal does.

 

[Definitely]

id say a morley wah or ibanez weeping demon and some sort of chorus pedal to start out if you already have OD, I also suggest picking up a boss TU-2 or -3 chromatic tuner pedal, it's great quality and useful to have in your rig

 

[logdawg2u4u]

This is pretty much an impossible question to answer. Different styles favor different effects. There is a reason why there are so many different pedals. Go try some out. If you like them that is all that matters. Get one and learn it inside and out. When you feel you need something else start this process again. There is also youtube for a rough idea of what a pedal does.

i play a rock jazz type and love different sounds

 

[loveandbass]

tuner, compressor, chorus, OD

 

[Tractorr]

I am by no means an expert on what effects are used in every genre and style. I tend to agree that when I think of rockjazz stuff I think of chorus and mild overdrive effects. Then again there are no set rules.

 

[burymeinsmoke]

tuner, compressor, chorus, OD

+1

 

[chaosMK]

I haven't felt the need for a compressor in years, though people buy them.

If all I had was one pedal left, I'd keep my Sansamp BDDI. There are a million pages of reviews, comments, etc on this online so I won't go on about it. But at the very minmum you can use it as a radically different "second tone" (say for slapping or more up front presence).

 

[loveandbass]

I would say a new bass player should use a compressor to help get their dynamics under control

 

[srxplayer]

I agree with the Sansamp BDDI. Great all around pedal and its a DI or a preamp if you need it to be. If I could only have one effect pedal it would be that one. A tuner would be good as well.

 

[Thaos627]

buy a behringer bass pedal pack. you get 3 pedals commonly used by bassists and its really cheap

 

[lowendgenerator]

Anyone ever wonder if marketing companies send drones to Talkbass to pick our brains on what's selling and what's not? I've been seeing a slew of new members with virtually no posts asking an extremely vague question, looking for specific brands.

Maybe it's all the classes I took on marketing analysis, or the conspiracy theorist in me.

 

[animvl]

I'd suggest you don't need a pedal until you know what pedal you need. Don't rush and buy a pedal now when you still don't know what you want, it is likely to be a decision you regret. If there is a particular sound you are after, you'd be better off asking how to achieve that.

 

[wunslooth]

As A 'Young bassist" Who doesn't even own a Compressor. (basically don't listen to me)

But Wouldn't it be good to learn without a compressor petal? Guys? Wouldn't it possibly form bad habits?

I'd Suggest a DRUM MACHINE if you HAVE to buy a gadget. Or a Loop station if it has to be a petal of some kind. Its good to listen to yourself.

I would not get another tone shaping petal. Just me

A drum machine will inspire you to practice, and practice longer. Its good to learn the Role of a bass Guitar. Not JUST make funny Noises with it. Unless you have a band mate or something.

Or a Tuner, Tuners are good.

 

[logdawg2u4u]

Anyone ever wonder if marketing companies send drones to Talkbass to pick our brains on what's selling and what's not? I've been seeing a slew of new members with virtually no posts asking an extremely vague question, looking for specific brands.

Maybe it's all the classes I took on marketing analysis, or the conspiracy theorist in me.

It's the conspiracy

 

[chuck norriss]

Tuner & metronome first. Then get what you would enjoy most, what you love & can't live without.

 

[MikeCanada]

A lot of new posters aren't always new to Talkbass, some (myself included) were here reading and checking things out for a while, and then decided it was time to get actively involved.

With that said, it completely depends on your style, and the sound you are going for when setting up a pedal board, or even getting one or two to start with.

A good tuner is a great first pedal, there are some great ones out there, I use the tc electronics Polytune and love it. What you do from there is up to you. If you are in the market for a specific effect, (overdrive, octave, compression etc) head to a shop/dealer with your bass and try as many as they will let you, and don't be afraid to ask questions.

 

[HolmeBass]

Same answer I always give - get an envelope filter, then get funky.

 

[chaosMK]

Anyone ever wonder if marketing companies send drones to Talkbass to pick our brains on what's selling and what's not? I've been seeing a slew of new members with virtually no posts asking an extremely vague question, looking for specific brands.

Maybe it's all the classes I took on marketing analysis, or the conspiracy theorist in me.

Don't worry about 'em... I work in engineering/technology business (MBA)... good luck with this "market research." Anyone worth their salt would find a better way to determine market share than the TB Effects forum.

 

[TrevorOfDoom]

start with Moog pedals, then work your way up