ΠΕΤΑΛ MXR M-181 Bass Blowtorch

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

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< size="2">Unlike many overdrives, the OD-2 has no tone control. We've found that fewer components equal better sound reproduction, and by eliminating the tone circuit the original guitar signal is reproduced more accurately. The result: Smooth, transparent, non-compressed overdrive that responds to picking dynamics and "cleans up" when the guitar volume is lowered. In addition, the OD-2 is voiced with more low-end than a Tubescreamer, giving it a bigger, thicker bottom than other Overdrive units.