BadHands Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I've asked this question elsewhere to little effect (pun, WELL intended), but what do you think the Top 4 bass pedals are of all time? By this, I mean culturally. Guitar has the tubescreamer, the fuzzface, crybaby wah etc but which effects (as in specific models) do you think would make it to ours? The only one I can think of for sure is the Boss OC2. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Tech21 Bass Driver DI Darkglass B3K Mutron III Big Muff (if you counted all the derivatives/clones this'd be up there with the Tech21 for sales!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 DHA Valve overdrive Coloursound Bass Fuzz Boss OC2 Most of my other pedals have come and go, and occasionally been missing in action, but these 3 have been staples of mine for year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 @BadHands - damn, that's a good question!! Helix Stomp Tech 21 VTDI Boss TU-3 (just to mix up it up from the more obvious OC-2) Zoom B3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 14, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 OC2, Mutron III, Green Russian Big Muff. I'd say that these 3 (and their copies) are some of the most used and highly regarded effects for bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 IE Divaricator (not an effect per se, but has revolutionized my use of effects) tce SCF FI OnkartGromt Funky Fellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) From the punk/Oi world I’d say BOSS TU2/3 and Sansamp BDDI, with possibly the BOSS BF2 (flanger) or CH1 (chorus) for the more goth/indie bands. Edited July 2, 2021 by Lozz196 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 01/07/2021 at 17:34, Jus Lukin said: Interesting! I think I'd go with the Russian Big Muff, Mu-Tron III, OC-2, and Sansamp Bass Driver DI, with an honorable mention for the Pro Co. Rat. Naturally, the Boss Bass Overdrive and Bass Chorus probably have a certain ubiquity which makes them worth a nod, too. This is the 4 I'm leaning towards as well. The ubiquitous ones we've all had at least a couple of at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 MuTron III, OC-2 (though I’m tempted to say Octabvre II), Future Impact; I don’t have a fourth yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Quatschmacher said: MuTron III, OC-2 (though I’m tempted to say Octabvre II), Future Impact; I don’t have a fourth yet. Wot no C4, even though you have an unfilled slot?! Now there's a surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Wot no C4, even though you have an unfilled slot?! Now there's a surprise! It’s not really bass specific (but I suppose neither are the others). Still debating, though it’s certainly a strong candidate. Edited July 4, 2021 by Quatschmacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Sansamp, oc2, big muff, deep impact? The first three seem kind of obvious given your criteria, had to think a bit about what to put last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Moog Taurus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I have an EBS Microbass 2 and a DHA VT1 - they both blow the doors off the SansAmp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, prowla said: Moog Taurus. Interesting shout! Technically a bass pedal/s, I suppose! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, prowla said: I have an EBS Microbass 2 and a DHA VT1 - they both blow the doors off the SansAmp. Don't doubt it, but with the Mount Rushmore, I mean the "Most significant", not necessarily the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Are we talking about classic pedals that have been a big influence in the bass world, or are we talking about personal favourites? Because half the pedals listed on here wouldn't be classed as classic or iconic yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Big influence, and historical impact, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, BadHands said: Don't doubt it, but with the Mount Rushmore, I mean the "Most significant", not necessarily the best I know, really. 🙂 Edited July 10, 2021 by prowla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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