Juan Alderete's infatuation with bass gear has led him to become one of the world's great authorities on pedals and effects, granting him sommelier status that has fuelled his popular website pedalsandeffects.com, and his crusades through small-town pawnshops to find hidden bass gems.
“Once you get into effects, you're not just running a bass guitar anymore – it's an entirely different animal,” Alderete told Bass Player back in 2017. “Nowadays, it's important for young bass players to diversify their sound. Pedals are an important part of landing gigs. Not everyone can be in Foo Fighters.”
