Walrus Audio Badwater Bass Preamp & D.I. Pedal

Bass

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.

Guitar FX

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.

pedal

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.

Preamp

A preamp (preamplifier) is the first stage in your guitar signal chain that takes the weak signal from your guitar and boosts it to a usable level for shaping tone and driving the power amp.

It’s where much of your tone is formed—controlling gain, EQ, and character. In valve (tube) amps, the preamp stage is what gives you that classic warmth and breakup when pushed. In modern rigs, standalone preamp pedals or rack units can mimic classic amp tones or create entirely new ones. Whether in a studio or live setup, a good preamp is the heart of your sound.

About Walrus Audio

We have new and used Walrus Audio musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.

Walrus Audio is a company renowned for its high-quality, artistically designed guitar effects pedals that cater to a wide range of musical styles. Their product lineup includes overdrive, fuzz, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and multi-effects pedals. Each pedal is designed with meticulous attention to detail, both in terms of sound and aesthetics, often featuring unique and eye-catching artwork. Walrus Audio pedals are known for their robust construction, intuitive controls, and ability to produce both classic and innovative sounds.

Among the most popular Walrus Audio pedals are the Julia Chorus/Vibrato, the ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay, and the Slo Multi-Texture Reverb. The Julia Chorus/Vibrato is celebrated for its warm, lush tones and the ability to blend between chorus and vibrato effects, making it a favourite among players seeking rich modulation. The ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay stands out due to its versatility, offering a range of delay types and a simple yet powerful interface. The Slo Multi-Texture Reverb has gained a strong following for its ability to create ambient, cinematic reverb sounds with three different reverb algorithms. These pedals have become staples for many guitarists due to their exceptional sound quality, distinctive designs, and the unique sonic landscapes they enable musicians to explore.

SONICAKE Bass Multi Effects Pedal Preamp Compressor Boost Fuzz Octave Pedal with FX Loop Boom Ave

£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 … read more

Walrus Audio Guitar and Bass Strobe Tuner Guitar Pedal with Backlight LCD (900-1083)

£135.29

Offers both Needle and Strobe tuning modes Display orientation can rotate 90, 180 and 270 degrees for limitless pedalboard placement options Four different bypass modes including true bypass and buffered passthrough for maintaining high signal integrity Offers tuning preset, capo tunings, and selectable reference pitch Multiple standby screen optio… read more

Behringer BDI 21 Bass Amp Modeler/ DI Guitar Effects Pedal

£20.70

Authentic v-tone modeling technology capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, funky slap sounds, crunchy distortions and all in between Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box—from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones that would typically require a multitude of effects units Presence control for definition and … read more

SONICAKE Bass Pedal Overdrive Analog Preamp Compression Effects Pedal and 3-Band EQ via Pre/Post Selection with XLR Output B Factory

£53.99 £50.99

Analog Preamp, comp and Overdrive bass effect pedal Classic optical compressing sound, 3-band EQ with PRE/POST selection for enhancing and shaping your bass tone High impedance input and XLR balanced output Special Design Buffer Bypass Circuit Keeps the Sound Pristine Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply(not included)

Walrus Audio EB-10 Black – Equalizer Effect for Guitars

£160.00

Feature1: 3 Band EQ + Booster Effect Type: Equalizer Technology: Analog Special Features: 3 memory locations Mono / Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out