MXR M181 Bass Blowtorch Pedal

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Distortion and direct signal blending. 3-band EQ.

Fire it up for the hottest bass sounds this side of Hades -- anything from the traditional tube-like growl to scorching high gain distortion. By focusing the overdrive in the midrange frequencies, the Bass Blowtorch lets you retain low end thunder and high-end sizzle while distorted mids blaze a path through even the densest mix. An active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift lets you zero in on an incendiary tone, while the Blend knob lets you balance your distortion with direct signal to taste.

And the Bass Blowtorch burns as clean as it does hot, with 18-volt performance for increased dynamic headroom, clarity and low noise even at lethal volume.

True hardwire bypass circuitry means that when you switch the distortion out, it's really gone.

Housed in indestructible die-cast metal, the Bass Blowtorch has been stomped, mauled and otherwise road-tested by world class-touring bassists. So ignite your tone with the Bass Blowtorch.

Guitarists will burn with envy.

Features
From traditional tube-like growl to full blown high gain distortion

18-volt performance for increased dynamic headroom and clarity

Low noise performance at loud volumes

Active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift for precise tone sculpting

Distortion and direct signal blending

Real-world tested by world-class touring bass players

Indestructible die-cast housing

True hardwire bypass

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 707-745-2722

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted May 18, 2007 by a customer from mindspring.com

"I really like it"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Try one.
Sound
This thing sounds cool. It can be like something you've heard before...as well as nothing you've ever heard...ever...it emits a widely cariable RICH FUZZ. The blending capability is awesome, cause you NEVER lose the quality low end or bite of your bass...unless you want to submerge it deep into the torch...then just turn the blend knob all the way and you're taking off into a land of very deep, and very rich FUZZ.
Features
I wish it came with a power supply, but get the Dunlop DC Brick..it's awesome, and it'll power everything you've got. I gave it a 9, cause it seems that the knobs are SO variable...that a little goes a long way....which is cool, but if you're memory is like mine...and you can't remember where you like the knobs set. You can stop and go boom ! Just kidding...no boom..but you get my drift.
Ease of Use
It takes a day to get it. 1 day.
Quality
Built like a MFing TANK !
Value
I wish it came with a power supply since it needs 18 volts...but no pedals do, so why should it ? Zzounds has both the regular 18 volt one as well as the DC brick that I mentioned ealier.
Manufacturer Support
never needed it
The Wow Factor
I think it's cool as s**t !

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