Bass is at the heart of the rhythm section, and we’ve got everything you need to build your perfect setup. From powerful bass amps and deep, rich effects to essential accessories like strings, straps, and cases, this category covers it all. Whether you’re a beginner laying down your first grooves or a gigging bassist shaping your signature tone, you’ll find top gear from trusted brands right here. Dive into our full range and take your low end to the next level.
A compressor is a type of guitar effect that reduces the dynamic range of the guitar signal by attenuating the louder parts while boosting the quieter ones. This results in a more consistent and even sound, with a smoother overall volume level. Compressors are used to even out the differences in volume between different notes or chords, making them sound more uniform and polished.
Compressor pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as threshold (the level at which compression starts), ratio (the amount of compression applied), attack (how quickly compression is applied), and release (how quickly compression is released). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can tailor the compression effect to suit their playing style and musical preferences.
Compressors are commonly used in a wide range of musical genres, including rock, blues, country, and funk, to enhance sustain, control dynamics, and add punch to guitar tones. They are particularly useful for achieving a consistent and professional sound in both live performances and studio recordings. Popular compressor pedal models include the MXR Dyna Comp, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, and Keeley Compressor Plus.
Guitar pedals are essential tools for shaping your sound, offering everything from subtle tone enhancements to wild, expressive sonic textures. Whether you’re after the grit of overdrive, the shimmer of chorus, the depth of reverb, or the psychedelic swirl of delay and modulation, pedals allow players to personalise their tone and push creative boundaries. Each stomp box adds its own flavour, and when combined, they become a powerful extension of the player’s voice. From vintage classics to cutting-edge innovations, guitar pedals are where the magic happens—turning a great tone into something unforgettable.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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SubZero is the in-house brand of UK retailer Gear4music, offering a range of affordable musical instruments and accessories. Their product lineup includes electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, pedals, and accessories, catering primarily to beginners and budget-conscious musicians.
£34.99
Bass compressor perfect for tightening your tone and taming dynamics Add sustain, beef up your mids, or get grit with increased attack Pristine clarity and articulation via authentic all-analog circuitry Optimum signal integrity thanks to true bypass design Please Note – This pedal does not come with a power supply
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Classic analog compressor effect pedal for guitar and bass. 3 Controls by Sustain, Level and Attack. Sustain to adjust the compression ratio for a longer period when the effect level is increased. Attack – lower level gives a quick/tight response, higher level give a slower/smooth response True bypass hardware switching. Ultra low noise operation. …
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£34.99
ULTRA-WIDE LED DISPLAY: Features a large, bright screen that ensures clear visibility from all angles, making tuning quick and easy during performances and practice sessions PRECISE AND WIDE TUNING RANGE : Calibrates from A0 to C8 with ±10 cent accuracy, accommodating a wide variety of tunings, including standard and drop tunings. COMPACT DESIGN AN…
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£69.99
One-Stop Gig Solution for Bass Players with Main Effects needed Analog Preamp with 3-Band EQ recreates the Legendary Ampeg Style Tone, from Dynamic Clean to Classic Rock Bass Sound Compressor, Boost, Fuzz Modules ready for Most Common Use in Bass Playing Scenes Octave Module Produces Notes One and Two Octaves Lower along with the Direct Signal for …
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