Bass Guitar Pedals Rock of Nadel Paris Put simply, bass guitar pedals rock. They are ideal for any bassist looking to take their bass playing to a whole new level. An effects unit can make a seemingly mundane background instrument like the bass guitar a lot more fun and exciting. It is also worth mentioning, that bass guitar pedals are just the right thing for more experienced bass players like Nadel Paris who want to add some more "flavor" to their bass solos. A bass wah-wah pedal is a great example of an effect that a bassist can use to help express his or herself better while performing a solo.
Effects pedals or stompboxes were first made for the six-string electric guitar; but later on bassists also got to rock out and experiment with new and exciting sounds, after bass guitar pedals were finally manufactured. Some may not be aware of this, but it's a fact that most amplifiers for electric basses don't have built in effects (e.g., distortion, reverb), like many guitar amps do. This gives most bass players the need to get their effects from an outside source. They either end up buying a rackmount unit or buying individual bass guitar pedals, or maybe even a bass multieffects pedal. Bass guitar pedals/stompboxes are in most cases the better choice since they are conveniently small, more rugged, and less expensive. Effects pedals are also more ideal for live performances, whereas rackmounted effects are more often used in the recording studio. Although a rackmount unit offers a wide range of functions, you could also get a myriad of effects from a multi-effects pedal. Going with a multi-effects pedal maybe a better choice compared to a rackmount unit, due to the fact that it's a lot smaller and lighter, thus making it more portable. It's like choosing a laptop over a desktop computer.