Best affordable Bass pedals for Thrash Metal.

StathisBass

StathisBass

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#1
I'm new into the pedals but I have come to the conclusion that I really need one. I use both for recording and live shows my Cort B5 Artisan with Rotosound 665 Stainless steel strings. I really like the sound of bass without distortion, yet really bright but growlish, a sound that really stands out of the rest.
To get an idea this is what I mean:

Is buying a pedal worth it? I really need and want to get this sound yet I don't know much about pedals to know what to buy. Any advice on pedals, recommendations etc are welcome!
*I was looking for Boss ODB-3, Boss BB-1X, Zoom B1on and maybe a Tech 21 Sansamp Driver. If you have any experience with them, especially the ODB-3, give me your opinion on them*
 
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If you're after the tone in that video. Skip the boss OD pedals they're way to buzzy on the top end for what you want.
Look at a Darkglass B3K or B7k. Low drive settings raw or thin mode and the blend & attack to taste and you're there.

Sansamp VT BASS also an option. I'd get the DI model since you get a blend which will help keep the drive subtle and your clean lows in the mix.

Hunt classifieds here those pop up used on a regular basis.
 
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Darkglass and Aguilar recommendations in an affordable pedal thread?

The Sansamp BDDI is a classic, but the Behringer sounds almost identical for a tenth of the price, certainly worth getting. And the Joyo Orange Juice can get some real clank going on too as evidenced above (check later on in the video, it has mellower tubey tones on offer too).

I would steer clear of Zoom and the BB-1X, I found both really disappointing.

The ODB-3 can sound immense but only if used carefully! By itself into a solid state amp and a cab with a tweeter it will sound horrendous. Blended with another distortion, or going into a tube amp, and using vintage style cabs to get rid of the fizz can all help. Jon Stockman of Karnivool uses one to great effect for instance.
 
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I could sell you my DOD Thrash Master pedal, since I have a different fuzz coming in that serves my needs better. It's a scooped sounding fuzz but thick as hell and with shloads of bottom end - plus it's hot pink! thrash metal as F. I should make a video demo.

EDIT: I don't know about in the mediterranean region, but here in the states it's a very inexpensive pedal.
 
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I would start with a HEAVY sticker on your pickguard, then take a look at a Darkglass. I still want a Darkglass, but have not been able to justify the cost since I am not longer in a band.
 
#16
If you need something super affordable look for a used VHT V Drive, should only be 50$ or so and is a great deal for the price. It's very versatile so it can take some adjusting to the controls to dial in specific stuff but it's simple once you understand it and it can nail a super wide range of tones. From transparent boost to all sorts of OD and even some more fuzz/ distortion territory when cranked. It's made for guitar I believe but works great on bass and has an amazing bass tone control that is super unique.
 
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+1 for the IdiotBox Blower Box. Was my always on when I was playing in a trash band. Works wonderfully at low gain settings. Very thick and grindy without being overly distorted or losing articulation in faster or more technical riffs. Very reasonably priced for the quality and Matt is a great dude that does everything himself.
 
#20
A used Digitech Hardwire CM-2 can usually be found for around $50, and it's very good for adding some grit to your tone without heavily coloring it or dropping your low end (depending on how you set the EQ, of course).
 
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