Best Bass Pedals Under $200 2025

Affordable bass pedals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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

Electro Harmonix Battalion - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Battalion

by Electro Harmonix

Tone Enhancement Bass-Specific Effects Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix BattalionEffect Pedal for Electric BassBass Preamp / DICompactflexible DI pedal with switchable...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 415486

$152

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Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food

by Electro Harmonix

Tone Enhancement Professional Bass Setup Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Bass Soul FoodBass Effects PedalBass overdrive and clean boostControls: Volumedriveblendtreble and -10...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 355503

$112

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One Control Crimson Red Bass Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

One Control Crimson Red Bass Preamp

by One Control

Professional Bass Setup Bass Players Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies
• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✗ CONS

• Takes up pedalboard space
• Requires bass-specific knowledge

One Control Crimson Red Bass PreampEffect PedalBass PreampReproduces the legendary old school bass sound of the 60s /...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 531487

$140

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Rodenberg LDP OD/CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Rodenberg LDP OD/CB

by Rodenberg

Live Performance Studio Recording Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Rodenberg LDP OD/CBEffect pedal for electric bassOverdrive / BoostSuccessor model of the GAS-728B2 Completely separate...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 476430

$186

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MXR M 280 Vintage Bass Octave - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

MXR M 280 Vintage Bass Octave

by MXR

Bass-Specific Effects Tone Enhancement Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Wide range of bass-specific effects

✓ PROS

• Essential for serious bass players
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

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

MXR M 280 Vintage Bass OctaveEffect Pedal for Electric BassSub-OctaverBased on a classic Sub-Octave circuitFrom fat...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 459683

$191

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Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive

by Ampeg

Professional Bass Setup Tone Enhancement Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Maintains low-end clarity

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Ampeg Scrambler Bass OverdriveEffect PedalBass OverdriveAnalog designSeparate Drive & Blend (Wet / Dry)...

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 405515

$131

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MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1

by MXR

Professional Bass Setup Bass Players Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1*Bundle offer comprising*, MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe*Effect Pedal for Electric Bass*The...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 495478

$190

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EBS Billy Sheehan Ult.Sign.Drive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

EBS Billy Sheehan Ult.Sign.Drive

by EBS

Studio Recording Professional Bass Setup Bass-Specific Effects

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• Limited to bass applications

EBS Billy Sheehan Ult.Sign.DriveEffect pedal for electric bassOverdrive / BoostBilly Sheehan signature modelAnalog...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 461041

$197

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Electro Harmonix Lizard King Bass Octave Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Electro Harmonix Lizard King Bass Octave Fuzz

by Electro Harmonix

Studio Recording Bass-Specific Effects Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• Takes up pedalboard space

Electro Harmonix Lizard King Bass Octave FuzzEffect pedal for electric bassVintage-style octave fuzzOptimised for...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 593574

$138

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MXR M84 Bass Fuzz Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

MXR M84 Bass Fuzz Deluxe

by MXR

Professional Bass Setup Bass Players Bass-Specific Effects

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Wide range of bass-specific effects
• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✗ CONS

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

MXR M84 Bass Fuzz DeluxeEffect Pedal for Bass GuitarVintage circuitModified for modern bassistsFuzz toneControls for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 281808

$197

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Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus

by Boss

Studio Recording Bass-Specific Effects Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Professional bass tone shaping

✓ PROS

• Maintains low-end clarity
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

• More expensive than guitar effects
• Limited to bass applications

Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus, Bass Effect PedalEffects for bassists are always a bit tricky. Too much modulation impairs the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 103956

$125

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MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1 RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1 RB

by MXR

Bass Players Live Performance Tone Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Maintains low-end clarity

✓ PROS

• Maintains low-end clarity
• Professional bass tone shaping

✗ CONS

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

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1 RB*Bundle offer comprising*, MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe*Effect Pedal for Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 495479

$191

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Electro Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi

by Electro Harmonix

Studio Recording Tone Enhancement Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

• Professional bass tone shaping
• Essential for serious bass players

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff PiEffects Unit for Electric BassDistortion / FuzzControls for:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 302440

$143

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Markbass MB Octaver Raw - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass MB Octaver Raw

by Markbass

Bass-Specific Effects Professional Bass Setup Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Essential for serious bass players

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Markbass MB Octaver RawEffects Pedal for Electric BassIs the small version of the MB octaveDelivers fast tracking with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 490083

$111

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Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth

by Electro Harmonix

Studio Recording Tone Enhancement Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for bass frequencies

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires bass-specific knowledge
• Limited to bass applications

Electro Harmonix Bass Mono SynthSynth Effect Pedal11 Different types each emulating the sound of different vintage...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 457504

$131

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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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Best Bass Pedals Under $200 2025

Electro Harmonix Battalion

Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food

One Control Crimson Red Bass Preamp

Rodenberg LDP OD/CB

MXR M 280 Vintage Bass Octave

Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1

EBS Billy Sheehan Ult.Sign.Drive

Electro Harmonix Lizard King Bass Octave Fuzz

MXR M84 Bass Fuzz Deluxe

Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1 RB

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi

Markbass MB Octaver Raw

Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth

How to Choose the Best Bass Pedals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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