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New at NAMM: EarthQuaker Devices Blumes

The EarthQuaker Devices Blumes is an overdrive pedal that can deliver a wide range of tones, from crunchy to clean. This pedal is based on the classic screamer circuit, but with some modifications that make it more suitable for bass players. The Blumes is an all-analog pedal that uses internal…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM: EarthQuaker Devices Blumes

TWA Krytical Mass Fuzz

Unveiled at the NAMM 2023 show, the TWA Krytical Mass is an octave fuzz pedal based on the legendary Maestro Bass Brassmaster. The pedal is now shipping. Delivering the original's signature synth-like tone with a hint of an octave down, this pedal produces an organic and warm tone that's also…Click on the title for more

TWA Krytical Mass Fuzz

Malekko B:Assmaster Octave Fuzz

The B:Assmaster from Malekko Heavy Industry is a hand-built clone of the Maestro Bass Brassmaster harmonic octave fuzz. This updated version supplies the same classic fuzz tones as the original in a modern, rugged, and reliable package. Although aimed at bassists, this pedal performs equally well on guitars... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAwZ0E2fnco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N38PRLP1z24…Click on the title for more

Malekko B:Assmaster Octave Fuzz

Weehbo Tackleberry JFET Preamp

Originally designed for use with bass guitars and amps, the Weehbo Tackleberry is a high-headroom Class-A JFET preamp that sounds great also on six strings. The Gain knob controls the input signal fed into the JFET gain stage, while Level follows up in the chain, providing up to 23 dB…Click on the title for more

Weehbo Tackleberry JFET Preamp

Fuzzrocious Electric Ocean Fuzz+Phaser

Intended as a love letter to the bulky yet legendary Roland AP-7, the Fuzzrocious | Electric Ocean is a fuzz+phaser built in collaboration with Dunwich Amplification that offers some of the most popular features of that venerable unit, with a modern angle. Here's a photo of the controls, slightly hidden…Click on the title for more

Fuzzrocious Electric Ocean Fuzz+Phaser

Fowl Sounds Backstabber 2.0 Distortion

The Fowl Sounds Backstabber 2.0 is a RAT-style distortion pedal designed for bass but that also works well with drop-tuned and baritone guitars. It employs a more modern circuit to deliver tighter and more responsive tones and a series of filters to improve the low-end. This is basically a two-channel…Click on the title for more

Fowl Sounds Backstabber 2.0 Distortion

Best Bass Pedals in 2023: Compressor, EQ, Fuzz, Chorus + more

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Best Bass Pedals in 2023: Compressor, EQ, Fuzz, Chorus + more

Mastro Valvola Area Multi Reverb

It turns out Italian "tube master" Mastro Valvola (that's what the company's name means) excels also at designs lacking tubes, like the Area Reverb, a digital reverb featuring 4 mono reverb flavors: Reverb (Room, Plate, or Hall), Mod (chorus with reverb), Shimmer 8th (2 octaves higher) and Shimmer 8th/5th (higher…Click on the title for more

Mastro Valvola Area Multi Reverb

Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ (Geddy Lee signature)

The Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ is a two channel (clean - overdriven) stompbox voiced after bassist Geddy Lee's rackmount. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkvudJkkKR8 All analog SansAmp technology enables you to record directly and enhance previously recorded tracks. For live performances, the YYZ can drive a power amp and speakers, augment your existing amplifier…Click on the title for more

Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ (Geddy Lee signature)

New at NAMM 2019: EBS The Ultimate v3 B. Sheehan Signature Overdrive

Combining some of the most necessary elements of a bass rig in a single stompbox, the 3rd edition of the EBS Ultimate Billy Sheehan Signature Drive includes overdrive, compression, tone-shaping, and boost. The signal is split via two parallel audio paths, one clean and one dirty – so it’s like…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM 2019: EBS The Ultimate v3 B. Sheehan Signature Overdrive

Electro-Harmonix unveils Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff, Flatiron Fuzz, and Nano Battalion.

Just when we were about to wind down for the upcoming weekend, our pristine email inbox lit up with a new press release from Electro-Harmonix, from the city that never sleeps nor takes shorter days on Friday (that is, NY, NY!). As if that wasn't enough, the message promoted the…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix unveils Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff, Flatiron Fuzz, and Nano Battalion.

Zorg Effects Small Basstar

Originally built as a smaller/simpler version of this beast of a pedal, the (French) Zorg Effects Small Basstar is a peculiar overdrive obviously intended for bass but also intriguing-sounding on guitar. The circuit also gained its own quirks during the designing process. The controls are pretty self explanatory, the toggle switch in the…Click on the title for more

Zorg Effects Small Basstar