Tried an Xotic Bass BB Preamp and I've loved it. Are there similar, eventually more affordables, alternative pedals (tube screamer based overdrive/dist specific for bass)?
Me too loved the Xotic Bass BB Preamp but went for the TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive because after A/B'ing in the shop, I found them very similar except that MojoMojo was much cheaper Both seem to go from colored boost, through light overdrive then to muff type of distortion but YMMV.
Not that I could hear with the subtle amount of drive I was needing, though, that is why both pedals feature a treble and a bass knob so that you can adjust to your taste. However, my usage of this pedal is more to get a bit of "gritted boost" when soloing, not an always on type of pedal in my case and I am not involved in HardRock/Metal kind of music. YMMV
You can always look for the pedal used, sell some gear, save money. I think it's silly to not get what you like. You are likely to spend more money on alternatives trying to chase one tone. Think about it.
Tc mojo, fat and a little darker. Mesa flux drive, keep bass knob at full. Crunch for days! One control green little bass machine, also a little darker but great.
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