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Worship Bass Pedalboards
- Thread starter Cshanks5
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Today's board with my active jazz bass.
Anagram is out and the Noble in. Enjoying the simplicity. One tone for everything and creatively using more areas of the fretboard to build dynamics.
Anagram is out and the Noble in. Enjoying the simplicity. One tone for everything and creatively using more areas of the fretboard to build dynamics.
'Tis the season for LEDs and interference. Went with the Helix LT today, it seems to mind less.
Yeah. Always on, just a little past edge of breakup. Still sounds clean to the audience though.
Oh my! So happy for you. You've found your tone! The quest is over. Cut up your credit cards.
Am slowly building out a pedalboard. While I have played for 10 years or so, I am definitely not a "pro". I play an Ibanez SRxxv4 and an SR SRH500F into a Carvin MB210 combo amp. I feel fairly confident to play along as a supportive member of the rhythm section. Here is my simple understanding of what pedals will get me.
1. Compression (still to purchase) - even out my signal - When I play the G notes, often they seem softer so I have to play a bit harder on those notes.
2. Octave (my wife just bought the Boss Octave OC-5 for Christmas) - plan on using for a bit of additional depth in a mixed wet (-1 octave)/dry blend
3. Preamp (still to purchase) - color the tone - like really warm tones.
I don't envision ever using overdrive type stuff.
Haven't ever used pedals or built a pedal board before. I understand I will need to buy a power supply separately. Do that come with a bunch of leads to power the pedals?
Tips/Suggestion?
1. Compression (still to purchase) - even out my signal - When I play the G notes, often they seem softer so I have to play a bit harder on those notes.
2. Octave (my wife just bought the Boss Octave OC-5 for Christmas) - plan on using for a bit of additional depth in a mixed wet (-1 octave)/dry blend
3. Preamp (still to purchase) - color the tone - like really warm tones.
I don't envision ever using overdrive type stuff.
Haven't ever used pedals or built a pedal board before. I understand I will need to buy a power supply separately. Do that come with a bunch of leads to power the pedals?
Tips/Suggestion?
1. Getting a comp with a HPF side chain will let you crank up the compression more to help even out high notes. However, this isn't going to completely fix notes sounding thin on the G string. It's something we all deal with. I learned to play high up on the neck with the A and D string and really only use the G string for quick passing notes and fills.
2. OC -5 is a great pedal
3. Your amp already has a preamp. You might consider adding a drive pedal to add warmth and cost much less. Something like a Walrug Ages $125 used or EQ Blumes for $75 used. Tone Hammer will do both but is more expensive.
I think a lot will depend on the set lists and the sound system. I am often surprised by the amount of overdrive and fuzz on modern worship songs. I will kick on a fuzz and it will sound wild in my in ears. But in the sanctuary, in the mix, it sounds just right.
As far as compressors, I really like the Empress Bass comp. However, I'm constantly thinking if I really need it. But, it's pretty tranparent. If you're looking to color the tone, the Cali76 Bass might be more desirable for it's color.
Octave is a great pedal, especially for synth tones. 100 wet, 0 dry. Play everything up an octave. It's a pretty convincing Moog sound.
Preamps are so personal. You may not need it if you like the tone of your amp. I agree that the Tone Hammer is a very popular on worship boards.
To get an idea for pedal layout, check out Pedal Playground
@BryceVaughn has joined talkbass. We'd love to see you contribute to this Worship Bass Pedalboard thread.
Do y'all ever use a volume pedal for bass or just use the good ol' volume knob? I tend to find the VP a little redundant especially when I play basses that have a master volume but I see it a lot on other people's boards.
Interesting - I take screenshots of different bassist pedalboards, and I happen to have Bryce Vaughn's off one of his youtube videos - thought I'd share. I have screenshots to give me ideas of pedal settings.
I play a Yamaha BBP 35 and a Fender Am Pro V Jazz- neither of which have a master volume knob so I use a pedal.
