lowdowner Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Apologies if this has been asked before but... I don't have *any* pedals, I've always thought maybe I'd learn to play my bass 'properly' first and then try out some pedals. Now I'm bored of waiting to get good enough to excuse buying a pedal so.. if you bought just one - or you were starting again and wanted to buy your first pedal - what would it be? I'm not so fussed with flexibility, more what would be fun/wow-factor/interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'd spend £40 on a cheap Zoom multi effect pedal. It's just a good way to give you an idea what effects you might like. I might have said the Digitech Bass Synth Wah, but I don't think they make them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Depends what you play, for me it would be a good overdrive/ distortion but I could cheat and say a b3 as then you get loads in one box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 OC-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 A chorus or octave box, if it must be only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'll take a look at all these - thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Overdrive is the one pedal I couldn't do without. Bearfoot Blueberry, Aguilar Agro, Pike Vulcan, tough to say which one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If you want fun then I'd suggest an envelope filter and/or octave pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 +1 for the B3 (going for £100 or so second hand on the FS section) or the newer B3n model, but which will set you back a little more. Plenty with either to provide you with fun / variety / creativity for combining effects; and a number of the emulations are pretty good (others less so) and will also give you an idea of what dedicated pedals you might subsequently want to take the plunge with. Btw I 100% agree with your approach of wanting to [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]learn to play your bass 'properly' first and [i]then[/i] trying out pedals. I've got a sneaky suspicion that pedals could otherwise mask a multitude of bass playing sins [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I think it would depend on my needs, but if starting out and wanting a pedal for extra sounds I`d prob go chorus or flanger, whereas now it would be a preamp/DI pedal with drive on it (which is in fact my only pedal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1495240144' post='3302448'] I think it would depend on my needs, but if starting out and wanting a pedal for extra sounds I`d prob go chorus or flanger, whereas now it would be a preamp/DI pedal with drive on it (which is in fact my only pedal). [/quote] I like your thinking, a nice BB Xotic or if you want a few stomp options a Sandsamp VT Deluxe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Probably some sort of overdrive. Or an octaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Tuner But if we don't count that, Cali76 or Two Notes Le Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Zoom B3 / B1 / MS60B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankspanker Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Why is no-one saying compressor? I've never owned one or any other effect but it's the sort of thing I keep thinking I ought to get without really knowing why. I've watched a lot of compressor demo videos but the A/B difference is usually slight (to my old ears) so would it even be noticeable in a live band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I did! Cali76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) fuzz for me, as you said 'fun' I always smile when I step on a fuzz pedal, more so than other effects. But there is no right answer, which is why between 10 odd replies you have had compressor, octaver, filter, overdrive, fuzz and modulation!! and multi fx. Edited May 20, 2017 by GazWills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 A good preamp or an octaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Get a bitcrusher. I really like the iron ether frantabit. The mooer lo-fi machine is also good, and I also have my eye on the meris ottobit jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1495225978' post='3302373'] I'd spend £40 on a cheap Zoom multi effect pedal. It's just a good way to give you an idea what effects you might like. I might have said the Digitech Bass Synth Wah, but I don't think they make them anymore. [/quote] Now that's the one use of the multi-effects unit I agree with. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='plankspanker' timestamp='1495279682' post='3302665'] Why is no-one saying compressor? I've never owned one or any other effect but it's the sort of thing I keep thinking I ought to get without really knowing why. I've watched a lot of compressor demo videos but the A/B difference is usually slight (to my old ears) so would it even be noticeable in a live band? [/quote] Compression is not really an effect in the traditional sense. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) only one .....a decent flexible dirt, from mild grit to distortion . maybe a Cog 66 Edited May 20, 2017 by danbowskill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 @Blue He didn't say effects in the OP Just pedal so I reckon tuner and compressor is allowed especially as some doncolour your tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1495302238' post='3302869'] @Blue He didn't say effects in the OP Just pedal so I reckon tuner and compressor is allowed especially as some doncolour your tone [/quote] He did say fun/wow-factor/interesting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1495302307' post='3302871'] He did say fun/wow-factor/interesting though. [/quote] Isn't an in-tune bass far more interesting and colourful than one that's out of tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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