Thanks everyone for the replies! After watching too many demos, I think I'm now stuck between the Fuzzrocious Demon, Li'l Fella, or the EHX Hot Wax. Thoughts?
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First Overdrive Pedal
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The KHDK abyss would absolutely be the one I would go for....if it wasn't like 200 bucks. Same thing with the MDB-2
There are a few MBD's that show up in the classified here that are used and around $150. If I were you I would rethink the Orange Crush Bass amp as it is 100watts and if you intend to ever play out, that isn't anywhere near what you need for that type of music. Gran yourself an old Peavey head and at least a 410 cab. You'll save enough money to buy the distortion pedal.
I'm Gassing for a Boss ODB-3 to further enhance my board. Currently have a Bass Soul Food. Big Muff Dlx and a Behringer BDi21
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Just a note: you can get OD sounds from a muff if you turn down the fuzz/sustain and turn up the vol. Might not be to your liking but I prefer it to most ODs.
TC Electronics Mojo Mojo is super cheap and sounds great with a bass.
Not sure if it's enough for your music taste but I'd give it a listen.
Not sure if it's enough for your music taste but I'd give it a listen.
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I love my Fuzzrocious Demon! Listen to some Thrice, I think that is what he uses. The song " Just Breathe" is a good example of his bass tone.
Welcome @Gloompunk
Source Audio Aftershock is 20 bucks over your budget but is well worth it as your first overdrive, preamp, distortion pedal - it is actually 2 pedals in one. It has dual digital engines based on all the popular and classic models that you can modify with the Neuro App from your phone or computer. It comes preloaded with 6 great sounds but there are literally thousands in the Neuro Cloud uploaded by users around the world you can access for free.
Source Audio Aftershock is 20 bucks over your budget but is well worth it as your first overdrive, preamp, distortion pedal - it is actually 2 pedals in one. It has dual digital engines based on all the popular and classic models that you can modify with the Neuro App from your phone or computer. It comes preloaded with 6 great sounds but there are literally thousands in the Neuro Cloud uploaded by users around the world you can access for free.
Got mine used for $120 i think. it was a few weeks back and can either be a core “tubey ” sound or full OD (not gnarly distortion in my rig but I play flats on a pbass mostly.)
Starting where you are, I’d go to the classifieds and buy one of the $100 Source audio aftershocks that are for sale if they can ship it.
I'm planning on moving out of the country soon and I high key doubt I can bring an amp with me, plus pedals are more expensive where I'm going, which is why I want to get one before I upgrade my amp.