Effects Pedals that can Connect to Both Bass ＆ Guitar

I started playing bass and even guitar during Covid.
I bought an Epiphone Les Paul guitar and have been enjoying it.
I want to keep my collection of effects pedals to a minimum, so I am currently using effects pedals that will also work on bass.

■ Bass/Guitar Shared Effects Pedals

MAXON CP101 (Compressor)

First, I will use this masterpiece of a compressor by MAXON, which I bought for bass guitar.
The CP101 itself is sold as a guitar compressor, so you should be able to use it without any problem.
Even if you use this compressor on a bass guitar, there is no loss of bass sound.
The sound is not like a typing or a computer sound, but it’s more of a natural sound.
I would say that this is like a DynaComp with no quirks, and it works well with little noise.
You can get a sense of how great it is in the Sound House product reviews.
Even though there aren’t many reviews of it on Youtube, I still think you should buy one and try it.
It is easy to understand, especially for those who are buying a comp for the first time, and I think you will be able to feel the effect for yourself.
It would also be good for those who have trouble with comps that have a lot of knobs. (After all, 2 knobs are easier to use)
However, I don’t think that it’s good for those who are looking for a unique comp!
By the way, it’s made in Japan!

MXR M133 (booster/preamp)

I don't remember why I bought this, but I think I got it on sale.

At any rate, this is the first effects pedal I connected to the guitar.
According to Sound House's website, it boosts 6.5khz and at around 100hz respectively.
It is an effect pedal that you can go without but you still want a little something to add to your sound.
To be brash, it brings out the contour of the sound.
The same thing applies to both bass and guitar.
This was especially a great match with jazz bass! (Probably seems to work well with single coils)
I think this is perfect for passive type.
And the best part is that it is one knob that is easy to use.
If anything, I highly recommend it to say the least.
This is an effects pedal that you should buy without thinking twice about it.
This is the second effects pedal that I would say you can't go wrong with.

MXR M108S (Equalizer)

This is another effects pedal that can be played on both bass and guitar.
This is an upgraded model with an “S”.
What has evolved is that the noise has been reduced and some noise cut is built in.
And, it has one Input, but two Outputs.
I have one connected to the main line and one to the tuner.

My honest impression is that it is generally easy to tinker with.
Above all, it is a learning experience for an amateur like me.
I learned a lot about where the bandwidths of bass and guitar overlap, where they can be easily coordinated, and where the amount of distortion should be determined.
What was perceived sensitively becomes more tangible here.
In recent years, there have been some pedals that allow equalization, such as the Darkglass preamp, but I think there are very few pedals that allow such detailed settings.
Personally, I was not a fan of this equalizer.
I thought that a simple knob like the MXR M80 BASS D.I+ with BASS, MID, and TREBLE would be nice and easy.
However, when I started using it, I realized that the minute settings make my musical life very enjoyable.
If anything, it was fun learning how to use this.

Also, this effects pedal is very deep.
LEVEL and GAIN can also be tweaked. (This is the most amazing part!).
Depending on how you use it, you can also use it as a booster!
I really want to get another one.

So, everyone, don't be afraid to try anything and everything, even if it seems like a complicated effects pedal! Something good will surely happen. （I hope so.)

After all this praise, there is one last drawback.
It is an 18V model!
The manufacturer says it can be used with 9V, but in case you are wondering, the specifications are for 18V.
I was puzzled by this specification at first, but there are a lot of effects pedals like this, so I don't have trouble understanding it these days. (Or rather, it was a good learning experience for me.)
In general, I think this is an absolute gem among effects pedals.

Ibanez TS9B

This is the bass version of the famous TS9.
You may be thinking, “Why use a TS series for bass guitar?” But, this doesn’t seem like a regular old TS type, it’s a TS with a lot more range.
It seems that the good parts of the TS series have been cut out, but it is a good combination of the two.
For me, I see it as a very versatile TS system.
The EQ can be adjusted for TREBLE and BASS.
At first I thought it was only for bass, but it turns out that it is actually great for guitar as well.
It is best suited for those who use it to distort their amps in a straightforward manner!
And, it’s made in Japan! (Perfection!)

One Control DIMENSION BLUE MONGER

This is the spatial DIMENSION BLUE MONGER from the stylish effects pedal One Control.
As the name suggests, this effect pedal is a dimensional chorus, but the way it works is understated and has a great sense of transparency!
It can also be used on bass.
It has a fantastic spacey sound. It sounds as if you are really under water.
If you want to add some more bite, you may want to use something else, but I like it because it doesn't make the notes sound too glitchy even when applied heavily.
Please refer to this article (“Dimension Chorus”, which talks about a slightly special effects pedal) for an easy-to-understand explanation of Dimension Chorus.

ProCo RAT2

This is a classic Distortion for guitar!
No need to explain anymore, right?
When used on bass, turn the middle FILTER to the right to get a solid bass sound.
This could be the first effects pedal you buy, or the first effects pedal you take apart like I did.
Mr. Saga also recommends it!

MXR M238 (Power Supply)

This has nothing to do with effects pedals, but can of course be connected.
What is great about this power supply is that it is equipped with a variable voltage machine.
There are ports for 9V and 18V as well as 6-15V that can be changed as desired.

To be honest, there was no reason to stick with this one, but I bought this one because it was a power supply that I had seen in reviews and other reviews that it reduced noise a lot.
The good thing is that it doesn't generate noise even when multi-effects and compacts are mixed together.

■ Summary

What do you think?
I am the type of person who is skeptical about writing for whatever and I am the type of person who repeats “Trial & Error”, but I was right about the effects pedals I introduced this time!
It seems that there are a lot of things that are flexible, especially when it comes to a lot of standard effects pedals.
I am sure there are many more that can be used if you only look for them!
I hope you will give them a try.
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Thank you again for reading to the end of this issue.

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