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Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi Distortion Sustainer Pedal
$80.95 - $98.00Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi is the pedal that bass players who loved the Big Muff sound have been waiting for . The Prodigy reborn with underworld instincts comes to life wielding the drive of the original cla...4 Payments of $24.50
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Electro-Harmonix Preacher Compressor Sustainer for Bass
$101.60A compact compressor for bassists designed to handle the huge dynamic range and powerful low frequencies of any bass. Designed for and by bassists, this compact compressor/sustainer features fully adjustable control...6 Payments of $16.93
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Electro Harmonix Bass Clone Chorus Pedal
$83.50The Bass Clone chorus pedal’s core circuitry is nearly identical to the legendary Small Clone chorus, but with added features especially for bass. Chorus is a combination of modulated and dry signals. The Bass Clone...4 Payments of $20.88
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Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Pedal
$151.50From lush, warm sounds to sharp, percussive stabs, the Bass Mono Synth puts a collection of cool bass synths at your fingertips. The EHX Bass Mono Synth transforms your bass into eleven great sounding synthesizers… ...6 Payments of $25.25
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Electro-Harmonix Bass Soul Food Overdrive Boost Pedal
$114.30A natural overdrive and clean boost for the tone conscious player to enhance the original sound of an instrument and amp while retaining their essential character. Its gain stage, treble control and signal path...6 Payments of $19.05
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Electro-Harmonix BassBalls Twin Dynamic Envelope Filter Pedal
$85.30Not one, but two narrow filters in the Electro-Harmonix BassBalls sweep your tones under control of the envelope, generating very unique vocal-like sounds. A distortion switch enriches the harmonics. The response co...4 Payments of $21.33
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Electro-Harmonix Bass Microsynth Pedal
$324.80he EHX Bass Micro Synthesizer is a pure bass guitar synthesizer with all analog circuitry. Adjustable synth parameters deliver fat, sweet tones from another world. Its voice mix section lets you bring in 4 d...8 Payments of $40.60
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Electro Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi 2 Pedal
$122.00Fusing the Big Muff’s storied history as a favorite fuzz pedal amongst bassists with the long-lost Op-Amp fuzz that never was is the Bass Big Muff Pi 2. With a surprising tone all its own, the Big Muff Pi 2 made wav...6 Payments of $20.33
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Electro-Harmonix Battalion Nano Bass Preamp OD Pedal
$99.95The Nano Battalion features a three-band EQ with three EQ position modes for maximum flexibility and sound shaping control. The three-band EQ includes Treble (boost/cut above 1kHz) and Bass (boost/cut below 200Hz) c...6 Payments of $16.66
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Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2 Pedal
$188.20The Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2 takes the once lost dual op-amp Big Muff design to the max with flexible tone shaping and pro upgrade features. The EHX “Deluxe Treatment” has been a favorite for players who believe th...6 Payments of $31.37
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Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pedal
$150.60The Electro Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff is the flagship of EHX bass fuzz and delivers enhancements to the classic Bass Big Muff Pi that are specifically tailored to the needs of the modern bass player. The...6 Payments of $25.10
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Electro-Harmonix Nano Bass Big Muff Pedal
$94.30With voicing inspired by the battle-tank green, Russian Big Muff and a classic Big Muff Pi layout of Sustain, Tone and Volume controls, it provides sounds ranging from a slight but satisfying grit to an over-the-top...4 Payments of $23.58
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Bass Guitar Effects for Tone Shaping and Beyond
Whether you need overdrive grit, studio-grade compression, or a full multi-effects processor, our bass guitar effects collection covers it all. At AMS, you can find individual stompboxes and multi-effects units from Darkglass, MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Dunlop, Origin Effects, and more. Every bass guitar effects pedal ships free and VERY fast from American Musical Supply with 0% interest financing available, so you can expand your pedalboard on your own terms.
Single Pedals vs. Multi-Effects Units
Individual bass guitar effects pedals let you choose exactly which effects you use and in what order. You can build your board piece by piece over time, swapping out pedals as your taste and needs evolve. Brands like Electro-Harmonix, MXR, and Darkglass offer bass-specific designs that account for the extended low-frequency range of a bass guitar.
Multi-effects processors consolidate many effects, amp models, and DI simulations into a single unit. They save space and cost compared to buying several individual pedals, and many include USB connectivity for recording. The trade-off is less flexibility to rearrange your signal chain compared to a custom pedalboard. For players who want several bass guitar effects in a compact format, our bass multi-effects pedals page has options from Boss, Zoom, Line 6, and Darkglass.
Essential Bass Guitar Effects Categories
Bass guitar effects fall into several core categories, each serving a different purpose in your signal chain. Compression pedals even out your dynamics and add sustain, keeping your volume consistent across fingerstyle passages and aggressive slapping. Overdrive and distortion pedals add harmonic grit while preserving your low-end signal through a clean blend control. Modulation effects like chorus and flanger add width and movement to your tone without muddying the fundamental. Our bass guitar pedals page organizes individual stompboxes by effect type, making it easy to find exactly what you need.
Building a Bass Pedalboard
Signal chain order matters for bass guitar effects just as it does for guitar. A common starting point places a tuner first, followed by filter or wah effects, then compression, overdrive or distortion, modulation, and finally time-based effects like delay and reverb. Preamp and DI pedals from brands like Aguilar or Darkglass often go at the end of the chain to shape the overall signal before it reaches your amp or the front-of-house mixer.
Pairing Effects With Your Bass Amp
The bass guitar effects you choose should complement your amplifier, not fight against it. If your bass guitar amp has a clean, transparent voice, pedals like the Darkglass Alpha Omega or Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi can add grit and character on demand. If your amp already has a colored tone, a compressor, and subtle modulation may be all you need. Our bass preamp pedals also work as standalone tone-shaping tools or as a front-end boost to your amplifier signal chain.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bass Guitar Effects
Can I use guitar pedals on bass?
You can, but results vary. Many guitar pedals are not voiced for bass frequencies and may cut low end from your signal. Bass-specific versions of popular effects (like the Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi) are designed to preserve your fundamental while adding the effect.
What is a clean blend on a bass pedal?
A clean blend mixes your unaffected (dry) bass signal with the processed (wet) signal. This lets you add overdrive, fuzz, or other effects without losing the clarity and low-end presence of your original bass tone.
Do I need a compressor pedal for bass?
A compressor is one of the most useful bass guitar effects you can own. It smooths out volume differences between playing techniques, adds sustain, and helps your bass sit more evenly in a live or recorded mix. Many professional bassists consider it a permanent part of their signal chain.
Shop Bass Guitar Effects at AMS
From single stompboxes to full multi-effects rigs, we carry the bass guitar effects that let you shape your sound exactly the way you hear it. American Musical Supply offers 0% interest financing and VERY fast and free shipping on every pedal, so you can expand your board without the wait. Browse our selection and find the effects that complete your tone.
