Help On Bass Pedals !!
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shinobi
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for grunge i would recommend a big muff. i think the big muff sound would suit grunge very well, and there have been so many grunge players who used the big muff specifically, both for bass and guitar. to me that is pretty crunchy and warm. you could probably try the bass big muff. i haven't
for warm you could try the homebrew hematoma also
but if you want something good for muse though, i don't know, because i wouldnt use a warm fuzz for muse. but you are right there on the devi pedals. one of the devi fuzzes should nail the sound. i used a karaoke party before, and it pretty much nailed the muse stuff. not enough versatility for me though (mine was the old 1-knob version) so i sold it.
i'm also beginning to find that eq-ing plays a very important part in getting a good fuzz sound. it used to be too much of a hassle for me to tweak the amp to suit my fuzz. but that was before i bought a markbass
for warm you could try the homebrew hematoma also
but if you want something good for muse though, i don't know, because i wouldnt use a warm fuzz for muse. but you are right there on the devi pedals. one of the devi fuzzes should nail the sound. i used a karaoke party before, and it pretty much nailed the muse stuff. not enough versatility for me though (mine was the old 1-knob version) so i sold it.
i'm also beginning to find that eq-ing plays a very important part in getting a good fuzz sound. it used to be too much of a hassle for me to tweak the amp to suit my fuzz. but that was before i bought a markbass
litford
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i'd actually recommend something along the lines of a pre-amp + compressor or overdrive if it's grunge you wanna play.
i get some very decent active-musicman style attacks from my mxr dynacomp and mxr m-80 bass preamp. it's a purely clean signal, but you get that active rumble that can be found on Nirvana / Foo Fighters records.
i get some very decent active-musicman style attacks from my mxr dynacomp and mxr m-80 bass preamp. it's a purely clean signal, but you get that active rumble that can be found on Nirvana / Foo Fighters records.
emptyspaces
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If i am not wrong, Christopher Wolstenholme(muse's bassist) uses an English big muff alongside with Boss Bass OD to get his sound.
hope that helps.
KeDraiv
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the russian made one focuses more on the middle frequencies or so i was told at blackwood.
the guy told me the russian on is more suitable for bass cause less low end is lost.
but the american made ones are more trebly.
depends on ur taste. some like americans some like russians. =]=]
the guy told me the russian on is more suitable for bass cause less low end is lost.
but the american made ones are more trebly.
depends on ur taste. some like americans some like russians. =]=]
As a general advice I'd suggest that as a bassist you go easy on the effects.
One of the most important things you have to learn as a new bassist (at least for rock music) is locking in tightly with the drummer and provide a stable rythm/groove. Fuzz/dist/chorus and other "effect type" effects tend to remove some of your presence and kill your groove (and hide mistakes). On the other hand, "sound shaping" effects like compression and a preamp might help you with this, so this is where I would start. Not that other effects are not nice, but I think they should be used sparingly.
One of the most important things you have to learn as a new bassist (at least for rock music) is locking in tightly with the drummer and provide a stable rythm/groove. Fuzz/dist/chorus and other "effect type" effects tend to remove some of your presence and kill your groove (and hide mistakes). On the other hand, "sound shaping" effects like compression and a preamp might help you with this, so this is where I would start. Not that other effects are not nice, but I think they should be used sparingly.
shinobi
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the kind of board you should get depends on what you have in your chain. it would be a waste of money and a nuisance to your band if you get pedals merely for indulgence.
no doubt some people spend half a grand upwards for a single effect. but the experimentation ends at the concept stage. meaning, you need to first have an idea of what kind of sound you are trying to achieve, and then try and find the effect combinations to achieve it. you shouldn't get effects, mess around with them and hope to get a useable tone. it doesn't work that way.
if you don't know what effects you need, you don't need them. if you play genres like electronica, industrial, funk, etc. you already know what you need
no doubt some people spend half a grand upwards for a single effect. but the experimentation ends at the concept stage. meaning, you need to first have an idea of what kind of sound you are trying to achieve, and then try and find the effect combinations to achieve it. you shouldn't get effects, mess around with them and hope to get a useable tone. it doesn't work that way.
if you don't know what effects you need, you don't need them. if you play genres like electronica, industrial, funk, etc. you already know what you need
litford
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I think you brought up a very important point about equipment maintainence.
Have a solid effects free tone, now what your bass does before exploring pedals. Then you can slowly have a feel as to how pedals shape your sound, and then you can plan what you wanna get.
knowing your equipment inside out is also important, so in the event of any problems, whether it's power, cables, or the instrument or stompboxes's fault, you can troubleshoot it, cut your losses, still play an awesome gig -)
I think you brought up a very important point about equipment maintainence.
Have a solid effects free tone, now what your bass does before exploring pedals. Then you can slowly have a feel as to how pedals shape your sound, and then you can plan what you wanna get.
knowing your equipment inside out is also important, so in the event of any problems, whether it's power, cables, or the instrument or stompboxes's fault, you can troubleshoot it, cut your losses, still play an awesome gig -)
CrispyEgg
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Adding on:
Test out the pedals, if possible, with your own bass and on a rather large amplifier.
Most of the time, your clarity/presence is lost when the larger amps pick up all the "noise" created and amp that as well - smaller amps might do you a favour and fail to amp on these minor details.
Test out the pedals, if possible, with your own bass and on a rather large amplifier.
Most of the time, your clarity/presence is lost when the larger amps pick up all the "noise" created and amp that as well - smaller amps might do you a favour and fail to amp on these minor details.
iverson763
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no harm getting ones you don't need if you have the dough. i find getting "useless" pedals is a motivation to play more, and in a sick sense, therepeautic
