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Best Bass Distortion & Overdrive Effects - Buying Guide

Last Updated: 05/26/2024

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  #1

Behringer BASS OVERDRIVE BOD400 Authentic Tube-Sound Overdrive Effects Pedal

Asin: B002EWPX54   |   Model: BOD400   |   PartNumber: BOD400   |   Ean: 4033653052016, 0736211843579, 4033653052009, 0962327320899   |   UPC: 736211843579, 962327320899

Features

  • Get tube-like distortion, smooth sustain and super-fat tone
  • This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
  • Unique Balance control to blend between overdriven and dry bass sound for maximum punch
  • Dedicated Level, 2-band EQ and Gain controls for awesome sound shaping
  • Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
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Unique Balance Control To Blend Between Overdriven And Dry Bass Sound For Maximum Punch.
Status Led For Effect On/Off And Battery Check.
Dedicated Level, 2-Band Eq And Gain Controls For Awesome Sound Shaping.
This Behringer Product Has Been Designed To Compete Head To Head With Leading Products On The Market.

First Available: 02/01/2009

Brand: Behringer   |   Manufacturer: Behringer USA

Dimensions: 4.84 x 2.76 x 2.13 inches   |   Weight: 0.73 Pounds

Warranty: Please refer to http://www. Music-group. Com/warranty. Aspx.

Amazon Price: $29.00 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock
Used Price: $26.29

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  #2

Source Audio One Series Aftershock Bass Distortion

Asin: B011DSFSPO   |   Model: SA246   |   PartNumber: SA246   |   Ean: 0890729001484   |   UPC: 890729001484

Features

  • Dry/Wet Blend Controls; USB; and Free Neuro Apps for iOS
  • Bass Distortion Pedal with Tube
  • Fuzz Overdrive Engines; Drive
  • Android
  • Windows
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Fuzz Overdrive Engines; Drive.
Windows.
Android.
Bass Distortion Pedal With Tube.

Brand: Source Audio   |   Manufacturer: Source Audio

Dimensions: 3.00 x 10.00 x 6.00 inches   |   Weight: 1.10 Pounds

Amazon Price: $199.00 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock
Used Price: $149.00

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  #3

MXR Bass Distortion

Asin: B00SKJJJNW   |   Model: 11085000001   |   PartNumber: 11085000001   |   Ean: 0710137085039, 0710137085046   |   UPC: 710137085046, 710137085039, 702706622707

Features

  • Based on a classic distortion circuit famous for its nasty sound
  • Separate Dry and Wet level controls
  • Model Number: M85
  • Item Package Dimension: 5.5511810967L x 4.4094488144W x 2.7165354303H inches
  • Item Package Weight - 0.661386786 Pounds
  • Item Package Quantity - 1
  • Product Type - GUITAR EFFECT DEVICE
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Model Number: M85.
Product Type - Guitar Effect Device.
Item Package Weight - 0.661386786 Pounds.
Item Package Quantity - 1.
Item Package Dimension: 5.5511810967L X 4.4094488144W X 2.7165354303H Inches.
Separate Dry And Wet Level Controls.

Brand: MXR   |   Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop

Dimensions: 2.50 x 5.50 x 4.40 Inches   |   Weight: 0.50 pounds

Warranty: None.

Amazon Price: $149.99 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
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Used Price: $119.99

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  #4

Jim Dunlop Bass D.I.+

Asin: B0002E52JI   |   Model: 11180000001   |   PartNumber: 11180000001   |   Ean: 0710137019751, 0962327364763   |   UPC: 962327364763, 710137019751

Features

  • Distortion channel with gain, volume, and blend controls
  • Color knob
  • 3-band EQ and Phantom power
  • Model Number: M80
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3-Band Eq And Phantom Power.
Model Number: M80.
Color Knob.

First Available: 10/03/2010

Brand: MXR   |   Manufacturer: Dunlop

Dimensions: 2.75 x 5.75 x 4.50 inches   |   Weight: 0.50 Pounds

Amazon Price: $189.99 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
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Used Price: $148.00

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  #5

MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal Bundle with 2 MXR Patch Cables and 9V Power Supply

Asin: B08GD23NW3   |   Ean: 0811054035654   |   UPC: 811054035654

Features

  • The MXR Bass Distortion dishes out big gnarly tones with all the low end your bottom-dwelling heart desire
  • Silicon and LED clipping options
  • Separate Dry and Wet level controls to keep your low end intact
  • Tone control for simple high cut filter and Distortion control to set the distortion signal's intensity
  • Bundle includes 2 MXR premium patch cables and 9 volt power supply
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Separate Dry And Wet Level Controls To Keep Your Low End Intact.
Bundle Includes 2 Mxr Premium Patch Cables And 9 Volt Power Supply.
Tone Control For Simple High Cut Filter And Distortion Control To Set The Distortion Signal's Intensity.
Silicon And Led Clipping Options.

Brand: Briskdrop   |   Manufacturer: MXR

Weight: 1.05 pounds

Amazon Price: $149.99 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
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  #6

Behringer Super Fuzz SF300 3-Mode Distortion Effects Pedal

Asin: B000T9PE9E   |   Model: SF300   |   PartNumber: SF300   |   Ean: 4033653053518

Features

  • Recreate the whole variety of famous fuzz tones of the '60s and '70s
  • This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
  • 3 different sound modes for classic fuzz, grunge and gain boost
  • Dedicated Gain, 2-band EQ and Level controls for awesome sound shaping
  • Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
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3 Different Sound Modes For Classic Fuzz, Grunge And Gain Boost.
Status Led For Effect On/Off And Battery Check.
Dedicated Gain, 2-Band Eq And Level Controls For Awesome Sound Shaping.
This Behringer Product Has Been Designed To Compete Head To Head With Leading Products On The Market.

First Available: 03/01/2008

Brand: Behringer   |   Manufacturer: Behringer USA

Dimensions: 4.84 x 2.76 x 2.13 inches   |   Weight: 0.73 Pounds

Warranty: Products are covered by behringer manufacturer's warranty within one year of the original date of purchase from an authorized behringer dealer. If your behringer product is still under warranty, you must obtain a return authorization (ra) number from behringer before sending your product to an authorized service center for warranty service.

Amazon Price: $29.00 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock
Used Price: $28.71

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  #7

Caline CP-501 Osmium High Gain Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass

Asin: B09NR5MDH2   |   Model: CP-501   |   PartNumber: CP-501

Features

  • Caline CP-501 Osmium High Gain Distortion is a beast of a pedal offering a range of high gain tones that s perfect for rock, metal, thrash, djent and much more.
  • Three Controls: LEVEL Knob, TONE Knob, DIST Knob.
  • Uses Standard 9V Center Negative Adapter (not included).
  • True bypass design, LED indicator shows the working state.
  • Aluminum-alloy casing
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Uses Standard 9V Center Negative Adapter (Not Included)..
Aluminum-Alloy Casing.
True Bypass Design, Led Indicator Shows The Working State..
Three Controls: Level Knob, Tone Knob, Dist Knob..

Brand: Caline   |   Manufacturer: Caline

Dimensions: 1.77 x 4.33 x 2.76 Inches   |   Weight: 0.60 pounds

Amazon Price: $39.00 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock

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  #8

KLIQ Tiny-Distortion Effect Pedal for Guitar & Bass

Asin: B09QT7ZBFJ   |   Model: KLIQ-TTEP   |   PartNumber: KLIQ-TTEP   |   Ean: 0850027964140   |   UPC: 850027964140

Features

  • Tried and true: Distortion guitar effect pedal creates a classic distortion tone; its 2-stage distortion design provides higher degree of distortion with true bypass hardware switching sending the signal directly to the output (not through the effect circuitry).
  • Built to last: Made of high-quality aluminum alloy for durable strength; small classic size; red-colored finish. With rugged aluminum on the outside and quality components on the inside, this pedal will perform night after night, stomp after stomp. So that you can sound your best every single time.
  • Easy to use: This pedal was designed with simplicity in mind. The pedal will work when you insert the cable into the input side (right side) of the unit. There is a switch built into the input in the inside of the unit. Simply plug in and play some music!
  • Simple design: LED status indicator; powered by an AC adapter (not included); user manual included. Measures 3.7 by 2.1 by 2.1 inches. Has anti-skid rubber pads on the backside for stability and provide protection to your pedalboard.
  • Backed by KLIQ: Rigorously tested and backed by KLIQ's comprehensive 1-year limited warranty. We've got your back!
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Easy To Use: This Pedal Was Designed With Simplicity In Mind. The Pedal Will Work When You Insert The Cable Into The Input Side (Right Side) Of The Unit. There Is A Switch Built Into The Input In The Inside Of The Unit. Simply Plug In And Play Some Music!.
Backed By Kliq: Rigorously Tested And Backed By Kliq's Comprehensive 1-Year Limited Warranty. We've Got Your Back!.
Simple Design: Led Status Indicator; Powered By An Ac Adapter (Not Included); User Manual Included. Measures 3.7 By 2.1 By 2.1 Inches. Has Anti-Skid Rubber Pads On The Backside For Stability And Provide Protection To Your Pedalboard..
Built To Last: Made Of High-Quality Aluminum Alloy For Durable Strength; Small Classic Size; Red-Colored Finish. With Rugged Aluminum On The Outside And Quality Components On The Inside, This Pedal Will Perform Night After Night, Stomp After Stomp. So That You Can Sound Your Best Every Single Time..

Brand: KLIQ Music Gear   |   Manufacturer: KLIQ Music Gear

Warranty: 1 year.

Amazon Price: $29.99 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock

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  #9

Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal

Asin: B0002MSQVQ   |   Model: RT2   |   PartNumber: RT2   |   Ean: 0703272023844, 0133587593044, 0609722143806, 0765811580546, 9999998888855   |   UPC: 703272023844, 133587593044, 609722143806, 765811580546

Features

  • Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads
  • Nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive
  • Use the RAT 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need
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Use The Rat 2 As A Boost For Solos And Get The Extra Kick You Need.
Nails That Sweet Spot Where A Tube Amp Goes From Sparkly Clean To Warm Overdrive.

First Available: 07/22/2008

Brand: Proco   |   Manufacturer: ProCo Sound

Dimensions: 3.30 x 4.80 x 4.50 inches   |   Weight: 1.55 pounds

Warranty: 2 year limited.

Amazon Price: $72.00 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Used Price: $139.47

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  #10

Caline CP-501S Salhanas Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass

Asin: B0BW3HPJ68   |   Model: CP-501S   |   PartNumber: CP-501S

Features

  • Caline Salhanas is a rowdy, out of control distortion pedal designed to emulate the unique sound of a cranked British 100 Watt stack. From sizzling blues to hair metal to heavy metal and all points in between!
  • A simple three way control set gives you a widely versatile set of options: The Distortion control takes you from Texas Blues crunch to full on Thrash and Metal.
  • The tone stack is voiced for to deliver on a wide range of guitar and amp tones, from very dark to very bright, the Salhanas is equally at home.
  • Volume offers a surprising amount of Boost and the pedal would also be ideal for pushing a dirty tube amp over the edge as a lead boost for solos.
  • Power Requirement: 9V DC center negative (not included).
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The Tone Stack Is Voiced For To Deliver On A Wide Range Of Guitar And Amp Tones, From Very Dark To Very Bright, The Salhanas Is Equally At Home..
Power Requirement: 9V Dc Center Negative (Not Included)..
Volume Offers A Surprising Amount Of Boost And The Pedal Would Also Be Ideal For Pushing A Dirty Tube Amp Over The Edge As A Lead Boost For Solos..
A Simple Three Way Control Set Gives You A Widely Versatile Set Of Options: The Distortion Control Takes You From Texas Blues Crunch To Full On Thrash And Metal..

Brand: Caline   |   Manufacturer: Caline

Dimensions: 1.77 x 4.33 x 2.76 Inches   |   Weight: 0.60 pounds

Warranty: Not applicable.

Amazon Price: $39.99 | as of 05/26/2024 (8:51am pst) *DETAILS
Availability: In Stock

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