Does anybody use effects pedals for surf bass?

GregEL

Joined: Mar 16, 2016
Posts: 217
Highland CA

Posted on Apr 29 2016 08:09 AM

What and why? Also looking for experiences and recommendations.

Thanks!

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cambeezy

Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Posts: 399
Cleveland, Ohio
United States

Posted on Apr 29 2016 08:36 AM

Our bass player uses a fuzz to accentuate the occasional bass lead line. Sounds awesome.

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WoodyJ

Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1547
Bethlehem, GA
United States

Posted on Apr 29 2016 11:40 AM

Just a Boss GEB-7 bass EQ and a MXR compressor for tone shaping. The GEB-7 is also useful for boosting the overall signal using its Level control.

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heepeejeep

Joined: Feb 28, 2013
Posts: 350
Norway

Posted on Apr 29 2016 12:31 PM

I like sometimes to use a very short delay and/or a small hint of reverb, makes the picking sound great when palm muted. The strymon flint e.g. works great.

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WaimeaBay

Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 969
United States

Posted on Apr 29 2016 04:55 PM

2nd for the Boss EQ. I don't play bass, but my bass player friends do and it really can improve tone.

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The_Claw

Joined: Mar 31, 2016
Posts: 5

Posted on Apr 30 2016 12:15 AM

I do. Tends to just be a comp (Darkglass Super Symmetry) and maybe some overdive (B3K) or slight fuzz (GGG Green Russian clone)to emphasize certain parts. I play different styles outside of The Delstroyers, so there are other things on my pedalboard, but that is about all I use with this band.

I am a fan of "Anything Goes If It Sounds Good"

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montereyjack66

Joined: Jul 23, 2014
Posts: 645
LA -ish
United States

Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:14 PM

This may be a little confusing. Firstly, I play in a psychedelic(ish) surf band which opens up the choices a bit. Secondly, I sometimes use use a Squire bass VI which is what most of these pedals are for. For my P bass I tend to use the Atomic Brain pre-amp on at all times, the Dan echo for short slap often, and the SPLASH quite a bit as it's the first reverb pedal I've found that REALLY works with a bass (it don't end up sounding like mud). I should point out that this is in the context of my band, SANDBLAST , which is a three piece. I likely would make other choices in a more complex band. Ignore the Hall of Fame reverb at the end. Good pedal for guitar. It was on there at the time of this pic for an experiment. No animals were harmed. Good luck!

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Jaque_Kilauea

Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Posts: 110
Eastern Berlifornia

Posted on May 08 2016 03:24 PM

Absolutely no!

Just a cable.

But to tell the truth i had a strange time years ago when I tried all possible kinds of Pedals preamps and amps and stuff. I had the idea i would find the magic Sound that would make me perfect. But that never happened.

Like I said now one good Amp a good Bass and a good cable. I am happy like never before.

Cheers jaque

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grayn

Joined: Apr 07, 2012
Posts: 114
East Lancashire
United Kingdom

Posted on May 09 2016 05:59 AM

I agree, good bass and amp hits the spot, every time.

A friend uses tremolo on bass, for slow, atmospheric sections.
Seems to work, really well.

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JONPAUL

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Venice, CA
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Posted on May 18 2016 03:28 PM

Absolutely not.

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michaelquiroz1

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Posted on May 18 2016 03:56 PM

I use Fuzz on one song.

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Staredge

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Posted on May 18 2016 07:37 PM

I have an octave pedal that I use for one song, looking for some atmosphere. It isn't working like I hoped. I may try an envelope filter. I also have fuzz that I use for one song. That's about it.

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TVTheWiredTurtle

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United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 03:02 AM

JONPAUL wrote:

Absolutely not.

but where is your edge man, your edge! fluid dynamics are important especially the nocturne ones

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Chippertheripper

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Posted on Jun 10 2016 07:02 AM

Just a fuzz.

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GregEL Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 217 Highland CA	Posted on Apr 29 2016 08:09 AM What and why? Also looking for experiences and recommendations. Thanks! Top
cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Apr 29 2016 08:36 AM Our bass player uses a fuzz to accentuate the occasional bass lead line. Sounds awesome. Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Apr 29 2016 11:40 AM Just a Boss GEB-7 bass EQ and a MXR compressor for tone shaping. The GEB-7 is also useful for boosting the overall signal using its Level control. — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
heepeejeep Joined: Feb 28, 2013 Posts: 350	Posted on Apr 29 2016 12:31 PM I like sometimes to use a very short delay and/or a small hint of reverb, makes the picking sound great when palm muted. The strymon flint e.g. works great. Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Apr 29 2016 04:55 PM 2nd for the Boss EQ. I don't play bass, but my bass player friends do and it really can improve tone. Top
The_Claw Joined: Mar 31, 2016 Posts: 5	Posted on Apr 30 2016 12:15 AM I do. Tends to just be a comp (Darkglass Super Symmetry) and maybe some overdive (B3K) or slight fuzz (GGG Green Russian clone)to emphasize certain parts. I play different styles outside of The Delstroyers, so there are other things on my pedalboard, but that is about all I use with this band. I am a fan of "Anything Goes If It Sounds Good" Top
montereyjack66 Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 645 LA -ish	Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:14 PM This may be a little confusing. Firstly, I play in a psychedelic(ish) surf band which opens up the choices a bit. Secondly, I sometimes use use a Squire bass VI which is what most of these pedals are for. For my P bass I tend to use the Atomic Brain pre-amp on at all times, the Dan echo for short slap often, and the SPLASH quite a bit as it's the first reverb pedal I've found that REALLY works with a bass (it don't end up sounding like mud). I should point out that this is in the context of my band, SANDBLAST , which is a three piece. I likely would make other choices in a more complex band. Ignore the Hall of Fame reverb at the end. Good pedal for guitar. It was on there at the time of this pic for an experiment. No animals were harmed. Good luck! — mj bent playing for benter results Do not attempt to adjust your TV set. https://www.facebook.com/Bass-VI-Explorers-Club-179437279151035/ https://www.facebook.com/Lost-Planet-Shamen-366987463657230/ Last edited: Apr 30, 2016 13:18:47 Top
Jaque_Kilauea Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 110 Eastern Berlifornia	Posted on May 08 2016 03:24 PM Absolutely no! Just a cable. But to tell the truth i had a strange time years ago when I tried all possible kinds of Pedals preamps and amps and stuff. I had the idea i would find the magic Sound that would make me perfect. But that never happened. Like I said now one good Amp a good Bass and a good cable. I am happy like never before. Cheers jaque Last edited: May 08, 2016 15:29:41 Top
grayn Joined: Apr 07, 2012 Posts: 114 East Lancashire	Posted on May 09 2016 05:59 AM I agree, good bass and amp hits the spot, every time. A friend uses tremolo on bass, for slow, atmospheric sections. Seems to work, really well. — http://soundcloud.com/graham-pike Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA	Posted on May 18 2016 03:28 PM Absolutely not. — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
michaelquiroz1 Joined: Apr 08, 2016 Posts: 7	Posted on May 18 2016 03:56 PM I use Fuzz on one song. — https://www.facebook.com/DragstripVipers/ https://dragstripvipers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.quiroz.359 Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on May 18 2016 07:37 PM I have an octave pedal that I use for one song, looking for some atmosphere. It isn't working like I hoped. I may try an envelope filter. I also have fuzz that I use for one song. That's about it. — Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater The Luau Cinders Top
TVTheWiredTurtle Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 859 Sandy Eggo	Posted on Jun 10 2016 03:02 AM JONPAUL wrote: Absolutely not. but where is your edge man, your edge! fluid dynamics are important especially the nocturne ones — http://www.thenocturnebrain.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969 Top
Chippertheripper Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass	Posted on Jun 10 2016 07:02 AM Just a fuzz. Top

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