TOP 5 MORE Pedals You NEED on your bass pedalboard | Back to Bassics

[@SwashBuccaneer]

As a newer bass player these videos have been helpful as I start to collect pedals. I also appreciate the tone demonstrations.

[@JonnyDibble]

Ah that's great to hear ☺️ May the collection continue to grow!

[@azizlewis]

I see a bright future for your channel! Great content!

[@JonnyDibble]

😁 Thank-you so much!!

[@chrislovesstamps]

Really helpful again. Came across your channel today and watching a few of your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Joe_Hoskin]

Great video as always, Jonny! I would appreciate seeing some love for the phaser - often overlooked but integral to classics like Dancing in the Moonlight and For the Love of Money. Pairs well with envelope filter or fuzz too, a la Larry Graham! Edit: Just found your modulation effects video. Always a step behind, me!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks Joe! A phaser is currently the only modulation effect on my pedalboard! 😍

[@t.j.meechan682]

I don't think i ever actually NEED an envelope filter pedal, but it's one of my favorite pedals I have just for the different tones you can get out of it. I've got the MXR Bass Envelope Filter. Super fun just to mess around with along with a funky drum track. Im easily amused.

[@JonnyDibble]

Haha, yeah "need" is definitely subjective 😋 Oh man, SUPER fun!

[@Metalbass1979]

I've had that pedal for about 6 years and haven't found a use for it in my music.....yet. But, honestly, it is one of the most fun pedals out there.

[@TheMemo659]

I went 37 years sans pedals. Now rocking a 4 space board with a tuner, distortion, and chorus. No intention of going bigger than a 4 space board. Pre-amp, HPF and compressor not needed with the amp I use. Darkglass' Vintage Microtubes is the pedal that started it for me. Has a killer blend feature where you set the distortion how you want, then set the mix with your clean signal so its just a bit of grit that doesnt drop the bass. I use as a subtle always on "warmth" effect that makes the overall mix sound fuller. Honestly, my single notes still sound clean to me unless I do a pedal on/off comparison. I have to dig in pretty good or play chords to hear the distortion. Currently using the MXR chorus/flange as a sparkle effect for intros and spacey songs. Thinking of changing that to a phaser instead, those still sound killer on the low notes where the chorus/flange only really pops on the higher notes.

[@shakyblues2099]

I am recently a "fuzzy bass" convert. I can highly recommend the TC Electronic Honeypot Fuzz. Sounds great. Saw Ida Nielsen demonstrate it and bought one. Wonderful pedal.

[@JonnyDibble]

Me too 😍 Oooh great shout. Definitely going to take a look. Thanks!

[@mauriciocorrea4811]

I just watched two of your videos and man, your channel is great! You won a new subscriber, thank you for all the info:)

[@JonnyDibble]

Thank-you so much! 😁

[@JasperVanMarcke]

Hey Jonny, first of all I love the video's! Second I have used a tremolo for some years on my pedalboard, The way I use it is super fun. Put the tremolo on a extreme choppy setting and set it last in the effect chain. put a synth pedal like a boss SY-1 ( you have to try this pedal it's mental) before it. And let it 'rip' you can use the rate of the tremolo to set a nice rythmn. It's a nice way to set up some rythmn tracks without having a drummer. combine it with a loopstation and you'll sure have hours of fun. Cheers from Belgium !

[@JonnyDibble]

Dude, that sounds amazing! Love it when effects are used in unconventional ways. Cheers! ☺

[@pacoruizserrano]

Very useful video, thanks!

[@daveandrews5485]

Loving your work Jonny. Pedals is not something I have dabbled in that much, the Big Muff is a mystery to me! Your vids are certainly opening my eyes to the possibilities. Keep ‘me coming.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! The tonal possibilities are endless 😍

[@MrRickburns]

Thx for demystifying these.

[@kennethsettles5597]

Just added the Sonicake Boom avenue to get a feel of the effects at a low cost investment ($79 on eBay). Has the fuzz, octave (2 down), Preamp, and compressor all in a small format. If you have the money you can buy all the pedals, but to find out if I will use them I thought this was a great option. I already used the fuzz, but the compressor and Preamp are always on. I think I will use your recommendations (as well as Gun’s and Guitars channel) to add full pedals later. I have the Way Huge Swollen Pickle on my Electric Guitar board and have greatly enjoyed it. Thanks

[@JonnyDibble]

I really enjoyed the Boom av when I reviewed it! Great solution. Let me know what pedals you pick up down the line! 😁

[@andrewcerecedes4757]

Really love the content you are bringing to us and the world. And I do agree about the reverb and delay. Been using a reverb pedal in the effects loop on my Peavey amp and it really has opened up my tone and gives me the ability to expand the dynamics for single notes.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thank-you very much! Awesome man. It's a great tool!

[@luckasvermeir3467]

Great vid as always! Never knew that I needed a tremelo effect pedal but now I do

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! Yeah its not one that one would immediately think about, but it can be super useful for certain parts 😊

[@paulclemas513]

Mate! That delay/reverb and the envelope filter....whaaaaa???? I need those!!!! Thank you!

[@JonnyDibble]

When used right, they're incredible You're welcome dude ☺

[@markperry7655]

I picked up an ehx Attack Decay the other day, which I think might turn out to be more practical than you might expect on bass. In addition to the swells and tape reverse, which might be usable in rare situations, it has a very good fuzz, with a “tone” knob that I gather is more of a low (or high?) pass filter where it rolls of the top end, sounds like it does more than your typical tone pot. It has a blend knob as well as an effects loop, so you could use the bypass to turn a whole chain on and off. Plus you can get a tremolo effect and lots of crazy and fun sounds from it! Bear in mind, it can be really complicated when getting started with it...

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh yeah, I didn't even talk about the different types of delay! The possibilities are endless 🙌 Thanks!

[@gabrielegazzotti5582]

hi jonny, i liked all the effects you presented, but if i have to choose one i would say for sure the last one ... that kind of sound drives me crazy ... good job dude... yeah! 😎😎🙂

[@JonnyDibble]

Glad you like!! Thanks mate 😊

[@synergisticsounds7817]

I didn't think I needed Tremelo, Delay or Reverb on my bass... until I watched this....

[@mrjoer]

I was never a huge fan of envelope filters, UNTIL-I figured out that if I turned the sensitivity way down, I can use it for a deep dub-style tone. Great for dark/moody rock and quiet parts.

[@JonnyDibble]

Ooooh I'll be experimenting more with this!!

[@fretless69]

Hello, what is the name of the delay-reverb? sounds great!

[@danielhiggins8006]

Hitting three of my favourites, right off the bat! 🖤🖤

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice, nice, NICE! You are tone king after all 👑

[@danielhiggins8006]

@@JonnyDibble you are too kind, king! 👑 that reminds me, I'm gonna need to send you a little clip from one of the new singles, it's got distortion, vibrato & tremolo on the bass, all in the first minute!

[@AirChurch]

Just keep 'pedaling.' Great content!

[@JonnyDibble]

Jumping straight back on that pedalo 🤪 Thanks!!

[@Pointblankmos]

The Dibster strikes back

[@JonnyDibble]

Return of the Dibster

[@markbaxx3453]

Nice one Jonny!!

[@JonnyDibble]

Cheers mate!

[@augustus1562]

Awesome man! I'm really digging the Big Muff pedal! why don't you try digital pedals from Zoom and compare it to the analog ones you have!

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! That's a great shout. There miiiiight just be a certain Zoom pedal coming up on the channel very soon 🤭

[@nouveaumanifesto]

Personally I think that you should have a Wah pedal, two different types of distortion pedals (or one with a few different sounds built in), compressor, delay, chorus and maybe a octave shifter for low tunings when you don't have time to tune down lower

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! I have a digitech drop on the board which is perfect for accessing those lower tunings on the fly 👌

[@Cadom42]

Liked and subscribed! Keep it up!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! 😁

[@geerhoar]

Creation Audio Labs Grizzly Bass is a revelation for distortion/overdrive, For fuzz the EHX Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi and the smallsound/bigsound Team Awesome Fuzz Machine work great on bass.

[@JonnyDibble]

Oooh I've not heard of the Grizzly! Will be checking that out 👍 Cheers!

[@geerhoar]

@@JonnyDibble It is such a versatile overdrive/distortion for the tube sound without tubes. They use their own technique to simulate the tubiness! Thank you for doing videos-it really helps us bass players for whom most pedals are not designed.

[@patrickhorner8270]

@@JonnyDibble I just ordered a Grizzly and can't wait to get it. You can't find any negative reviews on it, at least I couldn't and the demos on it all sound great. As Geerhoar said they use their own mojo to simulate the "tubiness".

[@Metalbass1979]

Dang it, Johnny. I came to watch the pedals but now I want a Music Man Sting Ray...... That thing sounds incredible!

[@JonnyDibble]

You don't want one... you NEED one 🥲🤫 Thanks dude! I love it

[@Metalbass1979]

@@JonnyDibble Yes, I do need one...... and it needs me. I can hear it calling my name in the overtones. Maybe I'll get lucky and win the one that Low End Lobster is giving away. What model is that one?

[@cactus-mcjacktus]

that fuzz bassline sounds like Hey Man Nice Shot

[@JonnyDibble]

I'll check it out! 😄

[@Farewelltokingz]

The go to tremolo bass player is without a doubt Christopher Russel Edward Squire. Starship Trooper, need I say more?

[@riza120db]

Tuner --> Wha --> Chorus --> Phaser ---> SansAmp

[@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial]

OC-5 is so creamy and is amazing. I actually prefer it to my Nano POG

[@eringabrielle8932]

Great content and presentation! I feel like I'm watching a funny version janek though. 😆

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! 😄😄

[@chlum6295]

New crib looking sick

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! Loving it 😁

[@ShaWar102]

I am kind of surprised that you never mentioned a Noise Gate. Also a line selector like the boss LS2 is a great pedal because you can keep the dry signal and add any pedal that you want.

[@JonnyDibble]

Nouse gates are perfect if you've got lots of pedals and noise! I currently have an LS2 on my board 😁 SO fun!

[@ToddjMitchell]

Why does it seem like your fuzz and distortion is running in parallel? Your tone really isn’t muddied up and sounds great!

[@JonnyDibble]

Theyre just in series in the signal chain! 😄 All from the Line 6 HX Stomp 😊

[@PingPongPix]

The Tremolo bit sounded especially fantastic. Were you using a specific one or 1 on the HX Stomp??

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! It's all HX Stomp. Exact models are in the description 😊

[@PingPongPix]

@@JonnyDibble School boy error. I forgot to look in the description. 😂

[@helloasroma]

Can you please review the new Charvel basses?

[@JonnyDibble]

I'd love to! Gotta see if someone could lend one hehe. Thanks!

[@ravelitschimo]

What do you think of a helix?

[@grahamalexanderbassuk3895]

I'd personally have octave and fuzz and envelope filter, then the tuner and comp. That's my top 5

[@JonnyDibble]

Some great combinations there! My personal 5 are tuner, comp, preamp, distortion, chorus

[@grahamalexanderbassuk3895]

@@JonnyDibble how could I forget pre amp 🤦‍♂️ I love my Tech21 VT Bass D.I but because it's an always on for me I never consider it as one of my pedals even though it obviously is

[@grahamalexanderbassuk3895]

@@JonnyDibble and been enjoying your content a lot recently, keep it going bud

[@JonnyDibble]

@@grahamalexanderbassuk3895 thanks very much man!

[@lillib5930]

Sick vid

[@JonnyDibble]

No, u x

[@austinwilkerson8485]

Thank you for this

[@JonnyDibble]

You are welcome 😊 Thanks for checking it out!

[@badger4361]

I was hoping for a wah pedal...^^

[@JonnyDibble]

Only auto wah I'm afraid! Wah is loads of fun though

[@TheAndrzejjj]

hi can you share the riff on envelope filter pleasE?

[@JonnyDibble]

All clips are just things I've written 😊

[@diegom3339]

Five more pedals could be a lttle too much for me. A have most of these efects but i don't put them in my pedalboard. To be honest, i don't find the chance to use so many efects. I have a compressor, a line selector, an overdrive, a preamp and a line 6 m5 to replace all the other pedals.

[@JonnyDibble]

A lot are "nice to haves" I've got preamp, compressor, tuner and distortion (I also have a line selector with MORE distortion but that's a tale for another day)

[@hunt386]

There is one pedal that gives you not a tone but a peace of mind, it's a "noise gate".

[@estebanrodriguez3419]

Mental note: practice this line 6:55 ...

[@GisouRoxx]

Or get a Boss GT-1B and have all of them and more in one pedal :p

[@JonnyDibble]

Yep! All the effects here are done using the Line 6 HX Stomp 😁

[@PondoSinatra680]

Time to get a larger pedalboard.

[@JonnyDibble]

GAS mode engaged

[@tripledistilled2822]

Basically, you are peddling for effect ;)

[@JonnyDibble]

😆 Thanks for checking out the video 😛

[@smeagle3295]

I’m glad that you’ve improved your production… it sounds like you are in a bathroom on this video. I wish you had done the side by side comparison of the on/off on this one as well too.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah I had just moved so the room wasn't set up properly 😊

[@Owen-ne6pe]

Guitar fuzz pedals r better then the bass specific fuzzes imo

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice! 😁 What pedals would you recommend?

[@Owen-ne6pe]

@@JonnyDibble big muff pi is my go to for fuzz i also really like a pro co rat for anything distortion related

[@MattCrawley_Music]

You play amazing, but it makes me shudder that you use Flea's slap technique. His technique is the reason he gets hand injuries and surgeries! Be careful

[@danfango1333]

A preamp/ DI and a compressor. Hold down the groove and let guitar and keys do their work. A bass player with a load of pedals is silly.

[@RH-xs8gz]

Fuzz? 🤮

[@JonnyDibble]

I used to hate it, but now I've converted

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hey Johnny, great video once again !!!! There seems to be a lot of room echo in your new setup. Maybe try an external mic ??? Or maybe I'm just on crack. Love your channel. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🍻🍻

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks mate! Indeed, in my channel update I mention for the next few weeks audio might not be great, just as the new room gets treated and hasnt all the right furniture in it yet 😊 Im using the same mic as always, a new one is also in the post!