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A bass guitar preamp in a channel strip tool box. New distortion melds with carefully selected compression and bass specific EQ to add structure with a rock solid foundation. Additionally serves as a quiet and excellent DI. Useful for every bass player whether playing live, recording at a pro studio or recording bass into a laptop.

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New Bass-Optimized Lineup

Posted 4/21/2008

Electro-Harmonix has always been committed to bringing great sounds to bass players — and we've just doubled our committment. We're pleased to announce three new effect pedals that are optimized for bass guitar: Bass Big Muff Pi, Bass Blogger, Bass Metaphors, and the Steel Leather. Additionally, the classic Bass Micro Synthesizer and Bassballs are now available in our more-convenient die-cast enclosures. Be sure to check out our full line of bass-optimized pedals.

These pedals were conceived of and designed by EHX from globally sourced components. Every EHX pedal goes through a stringent testing process by musicians and technicians in NYC before packing.

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Quick Specs

High impedance instrument level input

Balanced XLR output at +4 dBu line level

1/4" balanced/unbalanced output

Dedicated 1/4" unbalanced dry output

Musical treble and bass EQ bands with a level control amount

Switchable compressor with the perfect bass compression

Footswitchable adjustable bass distortion

Tough and compact die-cast chassis

96DC-200BI power supply included

Dimensions in inches: 4.75 (w) x 5.75 (l) x 2.5 (h)

Dimensions in mm: 146 (w) x 121 (l) x 64 (h)

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