Lozz196 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Says it all really, in my punk covers band we do Ace of Spades, and whilst I love my Precision/Markbass sound, the beginning of that song just needs some dirt. But for one song only, I don`t want expensive dirt, any economical recommendations? I also don`t want mega-distrortion, the amount Lemmy uses is too much for me, so I`m probably looking at some overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If it's cheap you want then you could do worse than buy my Behringer Bass Overdrive! Handy little thing and it has a blend control, can't go wrong really. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194864-a-few-cheap-pedals/page__p__1908571#entry1908571"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194864-a-few-cheap-pedals/page__p__1908571#entry1908571[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'll go for my usual suggestion of Marshall Jackhammer (JH-1). Versatile and cheap as chips drive. Mine was 20 quid delivered on ebay. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I bought a 2nd hand Zoom B2 for those occasions when a bit of fuzz/wah/flanger/whatever is called for, but won't get used enough to warrant a dedicated pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 For something that's ony gona be used for one or two tracks you can't go wrong with a 2nd hand Boss ODB-3. You can get them pretty cheap and used with a low gain setting it does the job (IMHO of course!) nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Digitech Bad Monkey - not sure what you can get one for these days but I saw them going for £25 new a few years ago! Get the Humphrey or SFX modded version for better bass response than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I wouldn't recommend a stock ODB-3 for this purpose as it's not really an overdrive. I have one and like it best set for mega distortion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've been thru the mill with overdrives - from a SanaAmp, to a Tech21 Leeds, to using a blend pedal with a BassPod, to .... and honestly the most satisfying pedal I've used is a £30 Harley Benton 'American Sound' pedal - reported to be a clone of a Tech21 Blonde pedal, which itself is a Fender Bassman clone. From all things Motown to early Gene Simmons (check out 'She' or 'Watchin' You') to all out fuzz - this thing makes me happy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I like my Bass Blogger - someone on BC is selling one for £20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1358526462' post='1940905'] I've been thru the mill with overdrives - from a SanaAmp, to a Tech21 Leeds, to using a blend pedal with a BassPod, to .... and honestly the most satisfying pedal I've used is a £30 Harley Benton 'American Sound' pedal - reported to be a clone of a Tech21 Blonde pedal, which itself is a Fender Bassman clone. From all things Motown to early Gene Simmons (check out 'She' or 'Watchin' You') to all out fuzz - this thing makes me happy, [/quote] Yeah, I forgot about those, good shout. They do a British ripoff as well I believe for more of a Marshall sound as well as what looks like a Sansamp BDDI/VT clone: http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_american_truetone.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_britsh_truetone.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_bdi2000.htm Edited January 18, 2013 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 One song only? Behringer BDI-21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yeh - I thought BDI-21 too, and hasn't Loz already got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Another vote for either the BDI-21 or Bad Monkey. The DOD 250 is another to consider, though you'd be looking for something secondhand (or a clone). I think the Harley Bentons mentioned above are the same as the Joyo offerings, although their OD/DI doesn't seem to actually be a clone of the BDDI from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1358530730' post='1941024'] Yeh - I thought BDI-21 too, and hasn't Loz already got one? [/quote] Yes, but it seems to change the tone a fair bit, warming it up a lot. Was looking for something that kept the tone the same, but just added grit, but I spose for one song it`s not that much of a deal to change the tone a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1358533841' post='1941093'] ...I spose for one song it`s not that much of a deal to change the tone a bit too.[/quote] Just whack on the drive but back off the blend a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I was able to get some good tones out of my old Danelectro Daddy-O distortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 James Lomenzo from Ashdown is a great pedal. I just got one, and it has a lot of versatility to it. Also the BDDI. I I might be getting one, in which case I might let the ashdown go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The chord bod50 is pretty good for the money- about £35 new I've had good results with the hardwire tube od - around £40 s/h via ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr M Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Another +1 for the Bad Monkey. Bought one years ago for guitar, and now use it to just add a little grit on bass. Really versatile, and plays very well with picking dynamics. I own a Jackhammer as well, but I've never got a useable tone out of it. Sounds pretty good going via Line6 Toneport into a PC, but every amp I've plugged it into has just produced a horrible farty noise. Does make me wonder if there's something wrong with it. [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358693300' post='1943423'] James Lomenzo from Ashdown is a great pedal. I just got one, and it has a lot of versatility to it. Also the BDDI. I I might be getting one, in which case I might let the ashdown go. [/quote] Personally, I wouldn't call either of these 'cheap' drive pedals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 the Ashdown can be had fairly cheaply new - define cheap though, as I reckon £70 for a decent useable unit is reasonable. Fair point on the BDDI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 You fancy my EHX Muff Overdrive? Bored of it and it plays weird with my power supply, not an issue if you just want the one pedal. £20 If you're crazy enough to want it then I use a Mooer Green Mile for an always-on subtle drive for 'no amp' gigs when I miss having my amp and a DOD 250 for actual overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358693300' post='1943423'] James Lomenzo from Ashdown is a great pedal. I just got one, and it has a lot of versatility to it. [/quote] +1 on this, I think these should be the default bass overdrive choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1359664174' post='1958560'] +1 on this, I think these should be the default bass overdrive choice. [/quote] Yes. Although for me the BDDI gives me everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Having shamelessly tried (unsuccesfully) to flog you my Behringer Bass Overdrive, I must now add my support to the Lomenzo Hyperdrive. I used mine at practice for the first time last night and previously usually only kicked an overdrive on every now and then. I found myself leaving the Lomenzo on a lot longer. I also forgot to turn off the 10db boost (that it has for 'solos'), so I was quite loud.... Nice unit, think you might find you'd use it more than you think if you can get one at the right price for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'd get a Joyo Ultimate Drive. £30 new, well made, sound great, can't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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