Fuzz Bass Classics

Popularized in the 60s and 70s, fuzz bass or distorted and overdriven bass effects are still used today. Early on these effects were often created by overdriving signals directly on the amplifiers. Some players have even cited blown out speakers as a way of creating fuzz sounds. There are many companies now, who have created fuzz pedals for bass guitars to recreate the bass tones heard on famous tracks from bands such as Cream, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy and Motörhead. Here are some popular tracks from the 60s and 70s that utilize a fuzz bass sound.

• 1962 – Roy Orbison – “Lana”
• 1965 – Q65 – “I’m A Man”
• 1966 - The Rolling Stones – “Under My Thumb”
• 1967 – Cream – “Strange Brew”
• 1968 – The Doors – “Hello, I Love You”
• 1969 – Norman Greenbaum – “Spirit in the Sky”
• 1970 – Black Sabbath – “Sweet Leaf”
• 1973 – King Crimson – “Easy Money”
• 1974 – Frank Zappa – “Apostrophe”
• 1976 – Thin Lizzy – “Jailbreak”
• 1979 – Motörhead – “Bomber”

The EBS Fuzzmo, EHX Bass Big Muff, and MXR Fuzz Deluxe are just some of the options Bass Central carries for Fuzz effects pedals. We have also have a great selection of distortion, overdrive and other effects pedals, bass guitars, bass amps, and more. Visit BassCentral.com to get the right equipment to build your own sound today!

Find a Perfect Sound with the Bass Metaphors

Making sure your bass sounds perfect at all times can be a challenge. From electric bass guitars to effects pedals, Bass Central has a wide array of quality selections to help make your performances perfect at all times.

One of these fantastic selections includes the Bass Metaphors pedal.  This is a preamp, EQ, distortion, compressor, and DI multi-effect unit in a channel strip tool box that allows you to properly shape your sound in a live environment, as well as in a professional studio or when you are just recording into your computer. Features of this fantastic pedal include a high impedance instrument imput level, a switchable compressor with the perfect bass compression, musical treble and bass EQ bands with a level control amount, and a dedicated ¼” unbalanced dry output. Both new bass players and experienced musicians really enjoy using this channel strip selection for a variety of applications, but it’s great for gigging musicians that don’t want to have a lot of extra accessories while performing.

When you are ready to purchase new effects, Bass Central is your online source for quality instruments, amps, and effects. Find the item you need by shopping online with our online business.

Electro Hamonix – Makers of Fine Bass Effects Pedals

Rocking hard is simple when you have your bass running through bass effects pedals from Electro Harmonix. From the classic Big Muff pedal to the Bass Micro Synthesizer, this company has been providing amazing selections that bass players have relied on for years. Let’s check out some of the selections BassCentral.com has to offer:

• Bass Big Muff Pi – You can’t mention Electro Harmonix without mentioning the classic Big Muff. They have made this model based on the Russian Big Muff. It features a bass boost, as well as true bypass.
• Bassballs – You can add a bit of chutzpah to your sound with this twin dynamic filter pedal. It generates vocal-like sounds and a distortion switch to enrich the harmonics.
• Steel Leather – Use the first dedicated expander designed for bass guitar with the Steel Leather pedal. This selection guarantees that your bass will not get lost in the performance.
•  Bass Metaphors – This is a preamp in a channel strip toolbox, giving you compression, bass EQ, and distortion. It also works as a great DI.

There is no time like the present to invest in Electro Harmonix bass effects pedals from BassCentral.com! Take a look at the great selections we have to offer and place your order today. We know you’ll be satisfied with the pedal you purchase.