Bass Pedal reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Bass Pedal brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bass, r/drums, r/basspedals, r/guitarpedals, r/Hardcore. Top-rated brands include Tama (4.3/5), Boss (4.1/5), DW (4.8/5).
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Reviews172
Subreddits9
Posts26
Brands45
Products91
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#1
Tama
4.3
(20)
"I have the Iron Cobra 900 now and I swear to god the double chain is the only real noticeable difference."
"I used this one for years. You can’t go wrong with it!"
"Iron Cobra FTW. I have a Pearl Eliminator that's going strong after 20 years too."
"Tama Standard Twin Pedal is the guy."
"Used iron cobra or DW5000. I’ve heard good things about mapex/gibraltor but know them less."
"I would second getting a second hand 900 series Iron Cobra"
"The Tama Iron Cobra are probably the best I've ever had."
"I have the iron cobra 200 and love it."
"Bro go with the tama speed cobra. You will not regret it."
"I have the Speed Cobra double pedal. I suggest looking for something of high quality that is used instead of worse quality and new."
#2
Boss
4.1
(19)
"The most useful pedal I have is a boss tuner."
"Cant go wrong with a TU-2 or a TU-3. Best tuner ive used with bass ever."
"Cant go wrong with a TU-2 or a TU-3. Best tuner ive used with bass ever."
"I’ve used the Boss TU-3 for about 10 years now. Never had an issue. Like someone said here,”built like a tank”."
"People generally like Russian (or Bass) Big Muffs, Rats, Boss-ODB3 and then just distortion from specific amps, like Sunn Beta Bass, Peavey Centurion etc."
"I got a boss me 50-b and the Distortion setting on it is great."
"Compressor for easy playing live - get tone corset , boss or dyna comp."
"Chorus is pretty good fx for worship music - BOSS ceb3."
"I've got the boss OC3."
"Boss OBD-3. Can find used under $100 and can get everything from a nice overdrive to distortion."
#3
DW
4.8
(13)
"If I was buying my 1st “pro pedal” it would be the 900."
"Other comments saying either DW 5000 or Tama Iron Cobra are spot on."
"Get a DW5000. Been around 40 years, industry standard pro pedal."
"Get a used pair of DW5000, speed cobra 910 or 310, or iron cobra 900"
"Got my dw9000 on market place for $300. It’s my more prized possession."
"A used DW9000, DW5000, Iron Cobra900 or Speed Cobra 910. I got my IC900 for about 250 bucks, and it’s easily the best purchase I’ve made."
"My guitarist friend has these and I’ve been playing them when we jam at his house. They’re amazing, just sooooo smooth and responsive."
"I just got a DW 3000 double pedal in. It’s very smooth and easy to set up"
"DW-5000 or 9000s are always my recommendations."
"I've had the same DW9000 for 9 years, I play a lot and I hit hard."
#4
Darkglass
4.6
(10)
"Darkglass B7K
Small sound/Bigsound Team Awesome! Fuzz Machine
Or for an all in one with thousands of pre sets look at the Source Audio Aftershock."
"Darkglass B7K"
"I swear by my Darkglass ADAM."
"I found the DS-1 cut out too much of my low end on bass. I switched to a dark glass and it’s been a night and day improvement"
"Rats are classic but I think a lot of people that have the money use dark glass these days"
"The darkglass pedals are insane."
"I'll throw out another vote for Darkglass. I've owned several of their drives and none of them have seemed to react badly to whatever instrument I've plugged into them."
"Anything from Darkglass. I’ve only experienced the B7K in modeling form so I’m basing this assertion on John Stockman of Karnivool’s tone."
"Got a B7K also, but their fuzz is bad ass."
"A decent compressor pedal. I personally like the Darkglass Hyper Luminal but it may be a bit pricey."
#5
Tech 21
4.7
(7)
"It can also double as the best bass DI box of all time. I’ve played in a lot of churches with it (various size venues) and it can dial up amazing tones in all of them."
"Sansamp bass driver & a compressor"
"Thicker and clearer? Sansamp."
"Try out a sansamp bass driver DI - it does have some "colour" to the tone but I’m really enjoying the pre-amp and the various tones I get from it."
"If you're going direct, a Sansamp is probably the most rock-solid tone-shaping tool you'll find."
"Playing in a church and "thicker and clearer" sounds like you need a DI. Ampeg SCR or Sans Amp V2."
"Try Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver or the Aguilar Tone Hammer pedal."
#6
Line 6
5.0
(6)
"HX Stomp (XL)"
"OSFA : HX Stomp"
"For 2 years I toured with only an hx stomp. Now I have a tiny pedal board in which I add compressor, tuner, switcher and an OD. Helix is a really good investment for sure"
"Get the hxstomp. It's a swiss army knife of effects and it's pro level."
"My setup for worship is tuner > compressor > HX One > SanAmp DI."
"The first thing I would get is a line6 HX stomp. You do t need a separate tuner as there is one built in."
#7
Electro-Harmonix
4.1
(7)
"I really love my bass big muff"
"The EHX Flatiron Fuzz is a Rat with more headroom, which can be good for bass."
"EHX Hot Wax"
"As other poster already said the EHX Hot Wax is probably the closest you’ll get in that range."
"Overdrive - EHX bass soul food."
"EHX bass clone."
"I would recommend the brand "electro harmonix". They have the big muff fuzz, small clone chorus, small stone phaser, and so on for affordable prices."
#8
MXR
4.7
(6)
"I played this on bass and guitar. The blend controls are what makes it really stand out in the room."
"I also play 90% worship for my church. I run an MXR mini compressor (i would say a compressor is 100% required) into my Ernie Ball Jr. volume pedal."
"I usually use the blue MXR one because the controls aren't too touchy and it sits on a mix well."
"The best value for money in my opinion are the MXR M87 or the Keeley Plus, that compete with much more expensive options."
"Overdrive - mxr bass overdrive."
"MXR M80."
#9
Source Audio
4.4
(5)
"Get a Source Audio AfterShock. does everything you want and then some."
"For in-your-face distortion I use the Aftershock (in B3K mode). The Aftershock can literally emulate anything else out there."
"Source Audio Aftershock if you want high tech."
"Just get source audio Aftershock pedal."
"Source audio Gemini."
#10
Peterson
5.0
(4)
"I love my Peterson tuner. IYKYK. Had a lot of others, this one is next level accurate and quick."
"No, the Stroboclip is the best clip on and the StroboStompHD is the best pedal."
"If you want to know what the best tuner pedal is, try the Strobostomp HD from Peterson."
"Peterson Strobostomp HD. You said best not cheapest."
#11
TC Electronic
4.5
(4)
"Tc Magus pro no doubt, its much more versatile than rat."
"I love my TC Electronic Magus Pro. Three rats in one, compact and sturdy enclosure."
"Go for the Magus Pro."
"I think a very subtle chorus, specifically the tc electronic corona, adds a lot of clarity to a bass tone."
#12
SansAmp
4.3
(4)
"Sansamp. Even if they try something else later down the line, it’s a great tool for any bass player to have."
"I’ve used a Sansamp and some form of Big Muff for years"
"Sansamp and a Behringer Hm300"
"I use a sansamp"
#13
Pearl
4.0
(4)
"Pearl Eliminator Double Bass or Iron Cobras"
"I have some Pearl Eliminators with ACD driveshaft and spring geometry upgrades that I am thinking about parting with."
"I'd recommend Pearl P932"
"I'd recomend Pearl P932 in this case."
#14
Joyo
4.0
(4)
"I have the joyo double thruster, does the job."
"Joyo monomyth"
"Joyo monomyth, it’s a dark glass clone"
"Joyo Double Thruster on Amazon is basically a dark glass clone, they can be found for around $50"
#15
Iron Cobra
5.0
(3)
"Iron Cobra. I don't know what model or year I have."
"Iron Cobra 100% 👍🏻👍🏻"
"You can’t really get more reliable than an Iron Cobra for the price."
#16
Turbo Rat
4.7
(3)
"Another Turbo vote, mostly bass for me, but still..."
"Turbo Rat..it’s been my main distortion pedal for both guitar and bass for 17 years."
"Turbo Rat with the Reutz Mod, or the high pass filter clipped entirely"
#17
Aguilar
4.7
(3)
"I prefer the Aguilar Fuzzistor or the ZVEX Woolly Mammoth 7. The Aguilar pedals are godly."
"Also love the red Aguilar."
"If you want individual pedals : Tuner, Aguilar Tone Hammer, Drive, Compressor."
#18
Yamaha
4.3
(3)
"I personally use Yamaha, couldn’t tell you what model lol but they have done me 10 years solid"
"Honestly I bet there’s a used Yamaha pedal that would also fit criteria."
"I personally trust Yamaha the most, since no one has any problems with their hardware."
#19
Demon FX
4.3
(3)
"Demon FX Golden Rat. It's the classic rat, with the Fat mod and Turbo mod each on their own toggle."
"Noise gate - just get Demonfx decimator clo."
"Compressor for easy playing live - get tone corset , boss or dyna comp or Demonfx Darkglass clone."
#20
Behringer
4.0
(3)
"I use a BDDI21 by Behringer which is a DI, drive and tone shaping pedal all in one."
"My BP200 has been good to me"
"I would recommend something like Behringer BDI21 or the very popular Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI box."
#21
Zoom
4.0
(3)
"Zoom B1X Four multi fx pedal. It does a lot and can help you figure out what you like and want."
"Worship player here, consider the B2 Four also. I bought this unit and love it. I bought it mainly because it has a balanced output so you can go straight to the soundboard."
"I have one pedal that does it all for me, a Zoom MS60B ($100). That will be your tuner and whatever else you can dream up."
#22
Ludwig
3.7
(3)
"Ludwig Speed Kings are direct drive. New ones are $160 at Sweetwater."
"I have a few suggestions: 1. Gibraltar Direct Drive 2. Ludwig Speed King 3. Yamaha FP9-D"
"Look for a Ludwig speed king reissue, or a speed cobra IMO."
#23
Earthquaker Devices
3.7
(3)
"Got an Earthquaker Blumes for Christmas and I’m digging it."
"- Blumes earthquaker devices"
"On the more affordable end, the Blumes pedal from Earthquaker seemed to be pretty well-received."
#24
Idiotbox Effects
3.7
(3)
"Idiotbox Effects Blower Box"
"Idiotbox Blower Box Deluxe"
"Blowerbox"
#25
1981 Inventions
5.0
(2)
"1981 Inventions DRV. Its a great sounding distortion that can RAT it up with the best of em."
"Definitely pricier, but the DRV is my rat style go to"
#26
Jam Pedals
5.0
(2)
"Literally there are bass versions of the rat, like Jam Pedals Bass Rattler. The "Blend" control is key"
"Jam pedals Rattler"
#27
Empress
5.0
(2)
"Empress multidrive might have to be the one. It has every feature that I’m looking for."
"Look at the Empress Multidrive. Not so good for your lack of room on your board but it’s a great pedal with a lot of options."
#28
Keeley
5.0
(2)
"I think that any bass pedalboard should have a Keeley Bassist or similar compressor on it."
"I really like the Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier."
#29
Pro Co
4.5
(2)
"The RAT is awesome for bass!"
"Rat"
#30
EarthQuaker Devices
4.0
(2)
"EQD Gary may be worth a look. It’s very new, but sounds like what you’re describing."
"EQD Gary, maybe? It’s pretty new, but sounds similar to what you’re describing."
#31
Diamond
4.0
(2)
"Diamond Vibrato/Chorus."
"Diamond Bass Comp/EQ."
#32
Ampeg
4.0
(2)
"Playing in a church and "thicker and clearer" sounds like you need a DI. Ampeg SCR or Sans Amp V2."
"The only other essential pedals for me are a compressor, like you said (Empress and sometimes Ampeg Opto comp), and a tuner."
#33
ZVEX
5.0
(1)
"I prefer the Aguilar Fuzzistor or the ZVEX Woolly Mammoth 7."
#34
Millennium
4.0
(1)
"If you live in europe, you can get a millennium one, from thomann. They are descently made, for the price (I would recomend the more expensive out of the 2 they have, I believe they call it the "Pro line")"
#35
Millenium
4.0
(1)
"I've had the double pedal version for over a year and they're fantastic for me as a beginner"
#36
Fulltone
4.0
(1)
"OCD pedal"
#37
Roland
4.0
(1)
"Roland Metal Pedal. Dark Glass stuff is awesome too."
#38
JAM Pedals
4.0
(1)
"- lucydreamer bass (blend) JAM pedals"
#39
EHS
4.0
(1)
"Thinking the EHS lizard king or one of the bass big muffs replaces it."
#40
JPTRfx
4.0
(1)
"- JIVE by JPTRfx"
#41
Fuzzrocious
4.0
(1)
"There's a fuzzrocious combo cat king (rat) and grey stache (muff) in a big enclosure with multiple footswitches for sale."
#42
Mosky
4.0
(1)
"If you're wanting something small and cheap, the Mosky Black Rat is pretty killer."
#43
T-Rex
4.0
(1)
"A T-rex Bass Juice or Joyo Monomyth...could be good options."
#44
Axis
4.0
(1)
"Probably your best bet is gonna be an Axis single pedal. You can do it longboard or shortboard."
#45
Dirtmixer
4.0
(1)
"Or buy a Dirtmixer and run any drive you want. Everything becomes a bass pedal."
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