Author Topic: Distortion Pedal for bass (Read 153 times)

glocke · « **on:** June 20, 2007, 05:59:55 AM »

Hey All,

Ive been thinking for a long time that Id like to be able to have some type of overdrive for my bass. I generally prefer a very clean sound, but there are times where I wish I had some crunch available. Any suggestions for a pedal? Is anyone here familiar with the Demeter overdrive pedals (overdrive or fuzzulator) ? I have a Demeter preamp already, so am pretty fond of their products...

eligilam · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2007, 08:21:41 AM »

My prize for most rich-sounding bass distortion: ElectoHarmonix Big Muff. Complex, huge sound, IMO.

Will d.
www.theglaive.com

glocke · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2007, 10:32:45 AM »

which big muff? Pi, little, or distortion/sustainer?

jubeas3eyes · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2007, 10:35:18 AM »

pi for sure, the russion version. Another distortion that I love is the ratman distortion. Unfortunately they're extremely rare.

eligilam · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:17:22 PM »

Yeah, man, Pi if you can get it...the Russian one can be hard to come by. A guitarist friend of mine obtained one and refused to sell it to me, even with numerous bribes, so I got the USA model. Still washes the block in a flood of distorted glory!

If you're not already familiar, listen to Anesthesia: Pulling Teeth from Metallica's Kill 'Em All album...C.Burton used a Big Muff through that whole performance.

FC Bass · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:23:48 PM »

Here is my version (starts after 1:30) '83 Alembic Spoiler -> Little Big Muff (the new one) -> Morley PWB -> Art Nightbass (preamp) -> Mesa stack: Click here

jacko · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2007, 04:58:40 AM »

I'm using the ebs multidrive. There are sound clips on their website. I find it's pretty easy to get just about any kind of distortion I need.

Graeme

s_wood · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2007, 05:54:28 AM »

I recommend the FullTone BassDrive. It's about as close as I've heard to a cranked SVT, and you don't have to hassle with tubes!

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2007, 09:47:14 PM »

Get a RAT... the Vintage one, not the Rat 2 or the Turbo Rat or whatever. The orginal designed RAT, I think, sounds great with bass - good cutting distortion with intact low end. No fuzz, just biting, aggressive, Geddy Lee-type distortion in spades...

Andy

terryc · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2007, 01:55:50 AM »

Try a UK Colorsound Tonebender, dirty fuzz sound, very retro, very 60's

glocke · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2007, 06:06:35 AM »

thanks guys....while on the EBS site, I found this...

http://www.ebs.bass.se/2007/valvedrive.htm

looks pretty interesting..anyone try it yet?

jacko · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2007, 06:09:07 AM »

I'd like to but it's pretty expensive. Mike Pisanek bought one from a US seller but it came with the wrong power supply and he sold it on before he had a chance to try it out.

Graeme