Does it matter what bass i use for electro harmonix effect pedals?

So does using a specific bass make the distortion and effect better? Or does the bass dont matter at all? Because my band is going to perform starlight and i dont really play bass, i dont even have one. My school has one, and i am getting the electro harmonix big muff distortion pedal, and i think it is a waste to buy a bass for only 1 night. The school's bass is really, i dont know how to say it, so thats why i am asking this question.