Fender Bassman Compressor Bass Effect Pedal

The Fender Bassman Compressor pedal is a precision-engineered tool designed to elevate bass performance with professional-grade RMS compression. Tailored specifically for bass guitars, it effectively balances your instrument's dynamic range, ensuring consistent output by smoothing out peaks and amplifying subtler notes. Unlike typical compression that targets only loud transients, the Bassman Compressor engages with the average playing volume, delivering a refined and natural sound that highlights your unique playing dynamics.

This pedal features intuitive controls for precise tonal sculpting. Compression and Level knobs allow you to fine-tune the threshold and output volume, while Ratio and Release switches offer two selectable presets crafted specifically for bass players. The Ratio switch toggles between a gentle 4:1 compression for smoothing dynamics and an 8:1 setting for signal limiting. The Release switch provides options for automatic fast release or slower, adjustable release times, ideal for tailoring the pedal’s response to your playing style. Internally, trim pots let you tweak attack and release times even further for customized control.

The Blend knob introduces a mix of your clean signal with the compressed tone, allowing you to retain the organic attack and clarity of your original sound. This ensures your groove and articulation shine through, even at high compression levels. Designed for seamless integration into any setup, the pedal includes high-impedance and low-impedance input and output jacks, a -6dB pad switch for active basses, and a standard 9V DC power jack. True bypass switching maintains the integrity of your signal chain when the pedal is disengaged, and a dual-color LED provides clear visual feedback, indicating both power status and compression engagement.

Constructed for the rigors of performance and studio use, the Bassman Compressor includes a rear compartment housing a compartment for 9V battery (not included) and internal controls for attack and manual release. Whether you’re laying down tracks or playing live, this pedal ensures consistent, polished bass tones with unparalleled ease.