Best Bass Pedals 2025

Top-rated bass pedals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Bass-Specific Effects For Professional Bass Setup For Live Performance For Studio Recording For Tone Enhancement For Bass Players

BRANDS: MXR Darkglass Electro Harmonix Tech 21 Origin Effects EBS Boss Aguilar JAM pedals

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL

by Origin Effects

Live Performance Professional Bass Setup Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

• Professional bass tone shaping
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• Limited to bass applications

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BLEffect Pedal for Electric Bass1176-Style Studio-FET CompressorV2 with 10-LED...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 592765

$384

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Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor

by Origin Effects

Tone Enhancement Studio Recording Bass-Specific Effects

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• Requires bass-specific knowledge

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass CompressorEffect Pedal for Electric Bass1176-Style Studio-FET compressorV2 with 10-LED...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588566

$384

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Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ

by Empress Effects

Bass-Specific Effects Professional Bass Setup Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✓ PROS

• Wide range of bass-specific effects
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

• Limited to bass applications
• May not work well with guitars

Empress Effects Bass ParaEQEffect Pedal for Electric & Acoustic BassFeatures a bass-adjusted frequency rangea...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616322

$439

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Origin Effects Bassrig ’64 Black Panel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Origin Effects Bassrig ’64 Black Panel

by Origin Effects

Studio Recording Bass Players Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Maintains low-end clarity

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• Limited to bass applications

Origin Effects Bassrig ’64 Black PanelEffect Pedal for Electric BassA complete vintage bass amp in one pedalBased on...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 572391

$488

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Origin Effects Bassrig Super Vintage - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Origin Effects Bassrig Super Vintage

by Origin Effects

Bass Players Studio Recording Professional Bass Setup

Key Feature:

• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✓ PROS

• Professional bass tone shaping
• Maintains low-end clarity

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• More expensive than guitar effects

Origin Effects Bassrig Super VintageEffect Pedal for Electric BassBass AmpA complete vintage bass amp stack in one...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 572372

$470

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Orange Bass Butler - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Orange Bass Butler

by Orange

Professional Bass Setup Tone Enhancement Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Professional bass tone shaping
• Essential for serious bass players

✗ CONS

• Limited to bass applications
• Takes up pedalboard space

Orange Bass ButlerBi-Amp Preamp Pedal for Electric Bass2 channelsChannel 1 (always-on): Bass channel with control for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 478644

$417

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Darkglass Vintage Ultra v2 Aux - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Darkglass Vintage Ultra v2 Aux

by Darkglass

Bass-Specific Effects Studio Recording Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• Limited to bass applications

Darkglass Vintage Ultra v2 AuxEffects PedalBass overdriveNew additional features over the first version: individual...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 482723

$495

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Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk

by Empress Effects

Tone Enhancement Bass Players Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies
• Maintains low-end clarity

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• More expensive than guitar effects

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue SpkEffects Pedal for Electric BassCompressorControls: InputoutputattackreleaseSC...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 513458

$293

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Tech 21 SansAmp SH1 Steve Harris - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Tech 21 SansAmp SH1 Steve Harris

by Tech 21

Bass-Specific Effects Studio Recording Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

• More expensive than guitar effects
• Limited to bass applications

Tech 21 SansAmp SH1Preamp for Electric BassSteve Harris (Iron Maiden) signature pedal2 Channel modes with independent...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 477091

$359

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JAM pedals Ripply Fall Bass Chorus/Vibe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Bass Chorus/Vibe

by JAM pedals

Bass-Specific Effects Tone Enhancement Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✓ PROS

• Wide range of bass-specific effects
• Maintains low-end clarity

✗ CONS

• More expensive than guitar effects
• Requires bass-specific knowledge

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Chorus/Vibe BassEffects Pedal for Electric BassChorus / vibeCombines the Jam Pedals Effects...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 484237

$395

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Darkglass Microtubes B7K v2 Bass Overdr. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Darkglass Microtubes B7K v2 Bass Overdr.

by Darkglass

Live Performance Bass Players Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Maintains low-end clarity

✓ PROS

• Maintains low-end clarity
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

• Takes up pedalboard space
• Limited to bass applications

Darkglass Microtubes B7K v2 Bass Overdr., Effect Pedal for Electric BassAll the features of the craved B7K, with the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 424383

$361

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Source Audio SA 249 One Series C4 Sy Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Source Audio SA 249 One Series C4 Sy Bundle

by Source Audio

Bass Players Live Performance Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Maintains low-end clarity

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• Takes up pedalboard space

Source Audio SA 249 One Series C4 Sy Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Source Audio SA 249 One Series C4 Synth*Effect...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603022

$448

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Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver D.I. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver D.I.

by Tech 21

Professional Bass Setup Bass Players Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Professional bass tone shaping
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• More expensive than guitar effects

Tech 21 Bass Driver D.I. Programmable SansAmp, Programmable Bass Driver DITech21 built convincing tube loose and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 179514

$329

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Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BK

by Origin Effects

Professional Bass Setup Live Performance Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Maintains low-end clarity
• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✗ CONS

• May not work well with guitars
• Takes up pedalboard space

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BKEffect Pedal for Electric Bass1176-Style Studio-FET CompressorV2 with 10-LED...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 591350

$395

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Source Audio SA 272 ZIO Analog Bass Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Source Audio SA 272 ZIO Analog Bass Preamp

by Source Audio

Studio Recording Professional Bass Setup Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Maintains low-end clarity

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• Takes up pedalboard space

Source Audio SA 272 ZIO Analog Bass PreampBass Preamp and DI Effect PedalPreamp with extremely low noise floor and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 583429

$274

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How to Choose the Best Bass Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced bass pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL

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Origin Effects Bassrig ’64 Black Panel

Origin Effects Bassrig Super Vintage

Orange Bass Butler

Darkglass Vintage Ultra v2 Aux

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk

Tech 21 SansAmp SH1 Steve Harris

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Bass Chorus/Vibe

Darkglass Microtubes B7K v2 Bass Overdr.

Source Audio SA 249 One Series C4 Sy Bundle

Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver D.I.

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BK

Source Audio SA 272 ZIO Analog Bass Preamp

How to Choose the Best Bass Pedals

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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