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.
Effects refer to electronic devices or pedals that modify the sound of your guitar, adding colour, texture, and atmosphere to your playing. Common effects include distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, wah, and modulation, each shaping your tone in unique ways. Effects pedals are popular tools for creative expression, allowing musicians to craft signature sounds, from subtle enhancements to dramatic sonic transformations. This category includes a wide range of stompboxes and multi-effects units suitable for all styles and skill levels.
Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
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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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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Smooth, Consistent Tone: Compress dynamic range by softening peaks and boosting quieter signals, ensuring every note maintains steady, velvety sustain Precise Control: Dial in the perfect compression with dedicated Attack, Sustain, Level, and Tone controls to shape your sound with unmatched precision Balanced Performance: Level instrument volume ac…
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Bass compressor pedal, specially designed for bass guitarists,its circuit is designed to feature low noise, high dynamic control range, anyway, a studio-grade pedal. Deliver various types of compression via ATTACK/RELEASE/RATIO knobs. TONE knob retains note clarity and makes tone stand out during live performance. Metal alloy case and good precisio…
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【Advanced Compressor Pedal】Donner’s comprehensive pedal can smoothen out dynamics between the high and low frequencies without degrading the original sound, offering you a more even and robust sound. 【Versatile Functions】Our Ultimate Comp features an easy-to-use tone control: COMP (compression intensity), TONE (brightness) and LEVEL (output volume)…
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