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The MXR Vintage Bass Octave upgrades the warm analog sub-bass vibes of a classic circuit with superior tracking, cleaner headroom, and the versatility that modern players demand. This pedal delivers an impressive range of smooth, musical sounds—from a tone-thickening growl to chest-rumbling dub tones—all in the space-saving MXR mini housing.

The voice of the Vintage Bass Octave is rich and throaty, and it comes in two forms—one octave down and two octaves down. Each can be dialed in separately with the Oct 1 and Oct 2 volume controls, and with a Dry volume control to dial in your clean signal, you can concoct just the right blend for your rig. For extra clarity and definition, use the Mid switch to boost your clean signal’s midrange at 800Hz by +6dB. Want even more of a boost? Just remove the bottom plate and adjust the internal trimpot to kick it up as high as +13dB. Finally, this pedal comes equipped with Constant Headroom Technology, a custom circuit that provides clean, crystal clear headroom by producing 18-volts from a 9-volt power source.

The Vintage Bass Octave is a pedalboard-friendly, must-have for bass players who want to plumb the sonic depths of their instrument.
Open Box MXR M280 Vintage Bass Octave Mini Effects Pedal Level 1
Open Box MXR M280 Vintage Bass Octave Mini Effects Pedal Level 1
Open Box MXR M280 Vintage Bass Octave Mini Effects Pedal Level 1

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  • Based on a classic sub-octave circuit
  • Go from a tone-thickening growl to chest-rumbling dub tones
  • Updated for superior tracking, quieter performance, and cleaner headroom
  • Separate volume controls for one-octave-down, two-octave-down, and clean signals
  • Mid switch boosts clean signal’s midrange at 800Hz by up to +13dB
  • Constant Headroom Technology for clean, crystal clear headroom
  • Pedalboard-friendly MXR mini housing
  • Includes Dunlop ECB003 9-volt AC Adapter

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  • I would definitely add more of this brand of pedals to my se

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byJames JT

    fromChicago

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Helps to fatten up my sound on the Bass for different songs, definitely a great effect and a must have as a bassist 😉

  • Dont want to buy a Vintage BOSS OC-2? Look no further

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byPelswick

    fromNew Jersey

    I have been looking for a bass octave pedal to use for some synth sounds and this one knocks it out of the park. Very analog sounding and excellent tracking. My favorite setting is with the dry all the way down and it turns into a sub dance party. I couldn't justify dropping some serious cash on a vintage BOSS OC-2 but this sounds the best compared to that classic pedal.

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