Late 70s and 80s Metal

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I play covers of the likes of Priest, Maiden, Saxon, Sabbth, Ozzy etcetera etc. what us the go to effect I must have ?

[chrismuzz]

I'd say a mostly clean tone, maybe with some mild overdrive. Geezer Butler uses a bit of fuzz and wah on occasion too!

[paul_5]

There's a DHA VT1 for sale on here that would does a lovely line in genuine valve overdrive - might be worth a look.

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186367-dha-vt-1-pedal/

[Truckstop]

I think a touch of flange or chorus? Don't forget to use a precision too!

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[winterfire666]

Just a bit of drive and a chorus does it for me. And maybe a subtle phaser on gentler sections

[dudewheresmybass]

I'm doing pretty much the same in one of my bands.
I use
Dod fx91 for an always on light valvey drive
B3k for more drive
Mxr bfd for thick fuzzy stuff
Ibanez weeping demon for wah
Mxr black label chorus for .... Chorus
And just for fun- a carbon copy for big endings

[Cosmo Valdemar]

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I play covers of the likes of Priest, Maiden, Saxon, Sabbth, Ozzy etcetera etc. what us the go to effect I must have ?
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To be honest, I don't think you need any effects. Is your sound lacking at all when you play?

[bertbass]

That's when I did my heavy thing, all originals though. No effects at all just a valve head(s) and 4x12s.