gingerfish Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 So I have been very lucky over the last couple of years and had a few pedals come and go. I'm wondering what people would recommend I check out next. Ideally not crazy expensive (£80 or less) . Pedals that have come and gone: [list] [*]Darglass B3K - upgraded my amp to a Tech 21 VT500 and found it wasn't offering anything over the the general tone [*]Ashdown NM2 - again didn't add any great improvement in tone [*]Big Muff (pi) - Good fun to play for whom the bell tolls but no practical use for me in the band I'm in. [/list] A Link to my band is in the footer if you want to hear my current band setting. Recently got a salt booster + that I'm enjoying as it lets me push the amp a little harder for some heavier sections. Feel free to post something weird and whacky, I want to know what is out there. Thank for the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 My [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]weird and whacky suggestion: a bitcrusher. They are like a very digital sounding fuzz that keeps all your low end. Fun bonus is you can get 8bit type sounds from it if you set them right. I have an Iron Ether Frantabit (my favorite pedal) and a Moore LoFi Machine. Both good bits of kit, the Frantabit is a bit more expensive, but also more versatile.[/color][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 BSW. Funky squelchy goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 gonna have to suggest the lateral sound "Spore" great boost/drive/fuzz! well worth a look! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Well, what exactly are you trying to achieve? What's the music you're playing? What is it about your standard tone you're not happy with? Etc etc Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 If you just want to try out a load of effects to see what they do you should, in my opinion, go for a Zoom B3 which will give you hours of fun, has some really good patches, and can hold its' own in virtually any situation. Probably within your budget as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerfish Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1489766233' post='3259674'] My [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]weird and whacky suggestion: a bitcrusher. They are like a very digital sounding fuzz that keeps all your low end. Fun bonus is you can get 8bit type sounds from it if you set them right. I have an Iron Ether Frantabit (my favorite pedal) and a Moore LoFi Machine. Both good bits of kit, the Frantabit is a bit more expensive, but also more versatile.[/color][/font] [/quote] These look pretty crazy, could actually be kind of fun for some break down bits. Cheers for the suggestion. [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1489774520' post='3259800'] BSW. Funky squelchy goodness [/quote] I think this one is a step too far if I'm honest, some of the tones i kinda dig but don't fully get where I'd utilise it in a song, do you have an recording of one in a band situation? [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1489792349' post='3260004'] gonna have to suggest the lateral sound "Spore" great boost/drive/fuzz! well worth a look! andy [/quote] That is a very impressive bit of kit, there other pedals also look pretty special, might have to stick them on the list for when cash is a little better. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1489828034' post='3260111'] Well, what exactly are you trying to achieve? What's the music you're playing? What is it about your standard tone you're not happy with? Etc etc Si [/quote] Hi Si, the band I'm in is called the Sharrow, link in my sig. Its a metal/hard rock, not overly heavy. I'm more looking to see what people like to have in their arsenal to play with but not just a noise maker, something that can be utilised that not everyone uses, if that makes sense. I'm not looking for any particular sound, just want to know what is out there. [quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1489828369' post='3260116'] If you just want to try out a load of effects to see what they do you should, in my opinion, go for a Zoom B3 which will give you hours of fun, has some really good patches, and can hold its' own in virtually any situation. Probably within your budget as well. [/quote] Will keep a multi effect in mind if I see one pup up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='gingerfish' timestamp='1490016042' post='3261443'] That is a very impressive bit of kit, there other pedals also look pretty special, might have to stick them on the list for when cash is a little better. [/quote] the primer is super cool! he made me a one of custom fitler trem that sounds mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Try a bass wah (Dunlop mini bass wah, Hotone Bass Press or G-Lab Bass Wowee would be my top picks) or an envelope filter (Mr Black Fwonkbeta or MXR Bass Envelope Filter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerfish Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Anyone got a really good song with a wah in to show it in the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) [quote name='gingerfish' timestamp='1490355772' post='3264531'] Anyone got a really good song with a wah in to show it in the mix? [/quote] Wah on the main riff at about 0:50 [media]http://youtu.be/KDMvN45sjo4[/media] Same bassist, same wah. Used in the verses. [media]http://youtu.be/LJw4oUmK8SA[/media] Wah on both guitar and bass, just because: http://youtu.be/GIhYIkg02p0 Edited March 24, 2017 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerfish Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks Johnny. Very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Everyone should try a Tube Screamer, classic tone and truly responsive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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