Best bass overdrive

[Sibob]

Xotic BB Bass Pre is a classic for a reason. My Fuzzrocious Cat Tail sounds great on low gain settings too, I also love my 2 channel COG Knightfall 66 prototype.
 

I’ve not owned one (yet?!), but I’ve excellent things of the CMC Audio Proto Type.

 

Si

Edited February 2 by Sibob

[carlitos71]

15 hours ago, krispn said:

I use a Basswitch Enhanced Overdrive.

 

Probably not that easy to find but the tone control is actually an eq curve control rather than a “make the tone darker” control.

It goes from an ampeg type scoop to a more mid forward tone (think smiley curve to a broad musical mid bump) so you can compliment a band mix, add that grind or fill out a trio with a more full but not fuzzy midrange.
 

Lovely pedal and has a clean blend too. I’ve been tempted to sell it a few times but every time I gig it I know it’s such a keeper of a unit. 
 

The original Aguilar tone hammer is a cracking drive unit too. The controls have a “secondary” function in AGS mode and it makes for a versatile and tweakable drive pedal. 
 

The TC Spark boost (4 knob) is an often overlooked unit for lower gain and the bass control knob is very bass guitar friendly. 
 

Finally the Fender bass trapper is decent unit too. Check out empire music’ s demo…

 

 

Wow lots there to check, thanks

[krispn]

25 minutes ago, carlitos71 said:

Wow lots there to check, thanks

BB preamp would be similar to the Spatk booster. Not the same pedal but similar idea.

[Iheartreverb]

I love the Way Huge Pork Loin. For me it’s the only drive I’ve played that feels like the dynamics of a tube amp (“pillowy compression” anyone). At one stage I had two on my board.

 

its not really a bass specific pedal, but the clean blend obviously lends it well and I got into it after seeing it on the board of a few pro players I really like.

They now make a bass version (Pork and Pickle), not sure if there’s any internal changes. 

[carlitos71]

Thanks for replies. Still looking. 
 

Has anybody tried the Rodenberg LDP and if so would like to share your opinion?

[Gank Bass]

On 02/02/2025 at 12:24, Iheartreverb said:

I love the Way Huge Pork Loin. For me it’s the only drive I’ve played that feels like the dynamics of a tube amp (“pillowy compression” anyone). At one stage I had two on my board.

 

its not really a bass specific pedal, but the clean blend obviously lends it well and I got into it after seeing it on the board of a few pro players I really like.

They now make a bass version (Pork and Pickle), not sure if there’s any internal changes. 

+1 for this, had it for a long time before downsizing to hx stomp, incredibly responsive and purple which is always key

[Bagman]

the really unhelpful answer is : Free The Tone Bass Blaster

 

but yeah it's the shit 

[pantherairsoft]

The only way you’ll ever solve this is by just trying a load… like, as many as you possibly can. Every OD changes its timbre with every combination of bass, amp, cab, impedance load of other pedals etc.

 

That said, I can do what everyone else here has done and tell you which OD pedals have worked for me.

 

Sounds like you are looking for low gain, a bit of grit and warmth, enough to give you break up and drive other pedals into a bit more of a snarly state. As such, I have used and loved the following for that purpose…

 

Fuzzrocious Demon.

Fuzzrocious Broke Dick Peanut Gallery.

Fuzzrocious Li’l Fella (I have one for sale, wink wink).

(So, basically everything Ryan at Fuzzrociousmakes!)

Ampeg Scrambler (I think it sucks at high gain, but it really shines at low gain break up).

Horrothia Teeth (my new fav, but still in the honeymoon period).

Fulltone Mosfet Bass Drive (there are some clones out there I think that are cheaper).

COG Knightfall (any version).

Damnation Audio MBD (most people like this on nasty settings, but I think it’s best at low gain).

EBS Valve Drive (the pedal is huge though).

Mad Professor Blueberry.

 

Many of these are very versatile, suit many playing styles and set ups and venture into high gain, or even fizz territory, but I’m recommending them specifically for their low gain applications.

 

Time to go watch some demos!