Sonically transparent overdrive?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by ndrly, Jul 29, 2009.

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  1. I was thinking, are there any overdrive pedals out there designed specifically for bass with the Tubescreamer fundamental in mind?

    An overdrive pedal that, with the drive turned all the way down, does not add any colour to the tone of the instrument. Of course, the volume can be cranked for a solo boost or something.

    Anything like that out there? Could the Fulltone Bassdrive be such a pedal?
     
  2. bongomania

    bongomania Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 17, 2005
    PDX, OR
    owner, OVNIFX and OVNILabs
    Dear god, you can't be serious. This is a joke thread, right?
     
  3. Look what you've done now. You made poor Bongo blow a fuse. I hope you're proud of yourself.

    In all seriousness, he's right. There are so many of them out there that there's no way you could have done a search before posting this thread. There are more of them than I care to list here.

    For starters, look into the DigiTech Bad Monkey, or if you're willing to shell out more, the Xotic Bass BB Preamp.
     
  4. Maybe, maybe not.

    But in all seriousness, there are overdrive pedals out there for guitar that boast sonic transparency. I've seen several demos where one guy clicks on the pedal, no difference in tone. This would be useless, except the volume is often cranked for a boost.

    I was just curious if there was anything like that for bass.
     
  5. Mark Olson

    Mark Olson Inactive

    Mar 19, 2008
    Michigan
    IT'S CALLED A CLEAN BOOST
     
  6. Ah.

    Umm. Wow. Yeah.

    There is no need to look for a bass-specific pedal in a clean boost. MXR Micro Amp. Bam.
     
  7. Okay, that's it. This thread is closed. How do you do such a thing?
     
  8. Close the thread.
     
  9. You don't. The mods do.

    In retrospect, you'll have to forgive us if our reaction was harsh, but you seem like a somewhat intelligent fellow, and you should really put more effort into searching next time. It will save you a lot of palm-->face reactions, and unhelpful answers/trolling.
     
  10. whoatherechunk

    whoatherechunk

    Apr 4, 2008
    i like the jigga wigga overdrive by schoamoga.
     
  11. Swift713

    Swift713 Supporting Member

    Dec 4, 2006
    Florence, Ma
    Isn't that the D with the circle around it? ;)
     
  12. Joe Gress

    Joe Gress

    Dec 22, 2005
    Pueblo, CO
    I always thought that was "D" for doughnut.
     
  13. Swift713

    Swift713 Supporting Member

    Dec 4, 2006
    Florence, Ma
    I don't think you can do doughnuts in a front wheel drive car.
     
  14. thirtypoint87

    thirtypoint87

    Feb 9, 2004
    Manager/Repairman: Music-Go-Round
    slapping my forehead with my Tech 21 Sansamp! (there's a hint in there.....)
     
  15. bongomania

    bongomania Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 17, 2005
    PDX, OR
    owner, OVNIFX and OVNILabs
    Front wheel, rear wheel, doesn't matter as long as the doughnuts are warm and soft!
     
  16. warwick.hoy

    warwick.hoy

    Aug 20, 2006
    Spokane, WA.
    Beta Tester: Source Audio.
    Best Thread Ever.
     
  17. 4StringsEnough

    4StringsEnough

    Mar 9, 2008
    Just select reverse gear, full lock, boot the throttle and drop the clutch! :p So I'm told, anyway! :D
     
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