FX for Bass Rig set-up

[HighDesert Trax]

Just got a Bitchin SVT3-Pro head and BSEHLF 4-10 cab......
Bangin on a Gibson Explorer Bass.........as if this werent enough.........hehe...
My question would be, what is the most widely use FX and or other stuff to use in my rack......?
Im thinkin maybe a comp/limiter and a BBE sonic maximizer....

Opinons wanted, and possibly concidered......lol
Thanks in advance really........

 

[tf5_bassist]

the one thing i've been wanting VERY badly in my rig. COMPRESSION! I need a compressor like freaking mad.

Other than that... depending on what you play, a chorus, bass wah (doubles as an eq if you like), and some sort of subharmonic bass enhancer (if you're into that "uber-heavy" bass sound).

Edit: I just realized that i spaced and missed the part about you saying a comp/limiter and a BBE maximizer. My bad.

oooh. the DOD Death Metal pedal is AWESOME on bass if you set it right. sucks horribly for guitar, but nice for bass.

 

[Alanfc]

hello- may I insert a a quickie here;

if I use any type of distortion or overdrive pedal in line with my bass compressor pedal, which would I put first? Do I want to compress the distorted signal or distort the compressed signal. ?

My gut tells me I should put the distortion after the comp, so its affecting a more focused signal. Any tip on that? I know it may come down to personal taste, but I was wondering about the prinicple
thanks

 

[tf5_bassist]

personal taste is the ruling factor here. If you want the distortion pedal to recieve a focused, tight signal, put the distortion AFTER the compressor. If you want the distortion itself to be squashed to varying degrees, put it BEFORE the compressor. Just play around with it.

When it comes to your personal tone and sound, the best experts to seek advice from are your own ears.

 

[Alanfc]

Just play around with it.

When it comes to your personal tone and sound, the best experts to seek advice from are your own ears.

yes quite... killer tone on the bedroom practice amp is one thing; but in the whole mix, trusting the ears is better than any knob settings or any advice we can get