A few weeks ago I was listening to "Crown Of Creation" by Jefferson Airplane and suddenly I was consumed with a desire to play bass and sound like Jack Casady. I've since done some extensive web searches and have learned what kind of gear I'm going to need to get some of that sound. Right now the bread situation won't allow for gear expenditures, and I've got an Rick 4003 bass to goof around with, and that's not too shabby; although I think I should change the stock strings and put some flats on there. I've also got an SS Ibanez 65 watt bass amp; and I bought a Casady instructional video, and hopefully I'll learn a few things while watching.
What I would like to do though, if it's possible, is to get a Bass OD pedal that's attack sensitive to try and duplicate that part of Jack's playing. Does such a beast exist? Might I be happier and would it be cheaper to get a used, 30 watt tube amp, something utilitarian like a Peavy, to get those deep tones with a little growl in them? Any ideas from bass playing, Casady enthusiasts would be appreciated. Thanks.