which distortion pedal

[dredd]

looking for a distortion pedal to give me a crust / hardcore / grind sound..

heavy tone but distorted.

 

[rodl2005]

Hard to go past the EHX Bass Big Muff imo.

 

[dredd]

seems good, ill have to try one out..

any thoughts on a rat?

 

[dredd]

Found someone on craigslist selling a VodkaMods "Ratsputin" modified Proco RatII for 50$

that is why i bring up the rat

 

[Plays_For_Dog]

Fuzzrocious Grey Stache

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Also, the B:assmaster (Geranium) is pretty meaty. And... so is the Blackout effects Musket Fuzz. Blueberry fuzz... dude, the list is endless.

Basicly any Fuzz for bass will give you the sound you're after. It's just trying them out and watching demos to see which one has that certain flavor you're after. There are literally endless fuzz options out there.

Distortion will be more like a Rat pedal. You will loose a lot of low end and get more of a static-like tone. If you want low end, chest pounding, face melting tone... go fuzz.

 

[dredd]

thanks mate

bartle doo.

 

[dannybuoy]

Boss ODB-3 is what you're looking for.

 

[Eric!]

RUSTY BOX.

 

[leonche64]

Digitech Bass driver. It has the sounds of the Rat pedals plus more.

 

[slaphappychappy]

Digitech I love the range and control on mine.

 

[dredd]

i may get a rat since its a good price at 50$ and its modded... anyone here play a rat on bass?

 

[rratajski]

i may get a rat since its a good price at 50$ and its modded... anyone here play a rat on bass?

Maaaaaaaaaany of us have rats, rat clones, or have owned them.
A rat or clone is exactly what you want, but based in what you mentioned in your op, I would steer clear of a rat 2 (newer version), which is probably the $50 rat you're looking at.