Are you playing the same old song on your guitar every day? Aren't you improving in the least bit? Well, the main problem is that you lack the fun of playing the six strings and instead you can try out the new guitar effects pedals. These pedals enable you to mix and match up the sounds with everything that you do, and thus gradually you'll have a much better time playing your guitar now. These effects pedals are packed and sold in various ways like individual pedals, built in effects on amplifiers, guitar multi-effects pedals, etc.

Now, the effects described on these pedals are almost similar for electric and bass guitars. Among the various types of bass guitar effects pedals, here are a few:

- Bass wah wah pedal- This effect on an electric guitar is the result of the use of a foot pedal which is of the rocking treadle type. Here, custom EQ circuitry has been enabled, which is best suited for playing rhythmic melodies ranging from warm to subtle, to even punchy.

- Overdrive distortion pedal- The main function of this type of pedal is to enhance the resulting sound output between warm and rich, making it more aggressive. These pedals are varied in their complexity. But they have some complaints regarding the high noise level which makes them inefficient for recording in studios.

- Bass chorus pedal- Usually these pedals are used for emulating the illusion of involving the multiple bass notes being played in unison, and the creation of variations in the chorus effects. Up to sixteen sounds can be emulated at a time, and randomization of the voices will help thicken the sound.

- Octaver pedal- This octave is used in cases where the requirement involves the production of one full octave and mostly used in case of Funk and R&B. Many even are good enough in coping up with more than two note chords. It is used in creating 'live' altered pitch, but the pedals need to possess a fast and unique tracking capability that can be used well in rapid playing techniques.

- Bass compressor pedal- This enables the bass guitarist to play styles covering a huge range- including normal rhythmic to a greater dynamic. All these can be done smoothly by variation of the sound output resulting from the amplifier. This pedal, though the hardest to use, is only able to produce a bland performance.