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The order of pedals? And to loop, or not to loop?

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CarmineCarnage

Feb 5, 2012
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#1
Hey guys. I'm not some intense effects head or pedal monster or anything, I run 3 Boss pedals in my rig, but one of my guitarists is giving me crap so I figured I'd seek the advice of fellow bassists.

I run these through the effects loop on my head, SVT-7 pro.

Head > GEB7 EQ > ODB3 Overdrive > CEB3 Chorus > Head.

Now, my "know-it-all sometimes" guitarist suggests that I don't run these on the loop, for one thing. The reason I decided to run them on a loop is because I use a rack setup, and I personally thought it would be MUCH easier to have the pedals set up that way, what with a racked wireless and tuner and whatnot.

He also suggested that I put the EQ at the end of the circuit, not the beginning. I have the EQ on at all times, so that didn't really make *too* much sense, but I'm still fairly new to the world of effects so if anyone could help me out that would be awesome
 
#2
Question.... what are you getting out of the EQ pedal that you couldnt get out of the amp's own EQ? The 7Pro seemed to me to be pretty flexible, maybe you have your reasons though.

Personally I like sending overdrive or modulating effects into the amps input, like bass -> effects -> amp. You could still have them configured in the same way, just rearrange your cables. I'd experiment between them and see which you prefer.

Alot of guitarists like to just think they know everything. Suggest to him that he adjust his EQ and watch for his response, I bet its very unaccommodating.
 
#5
Some effects are designed to be run at line levels, most at instrument levels I believe. Usually effects loop run at line levels, so using pedals in front of the amp might yield better results, but then again a little volume adjustment should take care of line/instrument level problems...

In the end, as long as it sounds good and it doesn't cause too much friction in the band, do whatever you like..
 

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