EBS Micro Bass 3

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EBS Micro Bass 3

EBS

Micro Bass 3

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 459739
Brand: EBS
Model: Micro Bass 3
Category: Bass Preamps
Price: $394.90

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The Micro Bass 3 is a seriously handy little box. It's a fantastic, affordable preamp and DI for bassists needing a clean boost or a touch of grit, and its compact size makes it perfect for smaller rigs or travel. It's a great option for gigging musicians and studio players alike who want a reliable, powerful tone shaping tool.

Product Description

  • EBS Micro Bass 3
  • Preamp/Di-Box
  • Fully analogue
  • Controls: Master
  • Blend
  • Level
  • Tone
  • Drive
  • Comp
  • Bass
  • Treble and Gain
  • Inputs: 1x 6.3 mm bass input
  • 6.3 mm drive input
  • Outputs: FX- Loop (Send & Return
  • 6.3 mm jack
  • 2x XLR(Pre/ Post
  • Post Bal Out)
  • Effect loop
  • Two footswitches for drive and mute
  • Power supply: 9 V DC
  • 450 mA
  • Dimensions: 168 x 124 x 53 mm
  • Weight: 660 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes power supply
PROS
  • • Excellent clean preamp foundation with surprising warmth
  • • Drive circuit delivers authentic, usable overdrive tones
  • • Compact size and robust construction for gigging reliability
  • • Versatile DI output handles both studio and live performance
CONS
  • • EQ can be slightly muddy in the mid-range frequencies
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex preamps
  • • Footswitch placement might be awkward for some players

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Key Features

Channels 2 (Clean/Drive)
Preamp Type Fully Analogue
EQ Bands 5 (Bass, Mid, Treble, Mid Contour, Level)
DI Output XLR (Pre/Post & Balanced)
Effects Serial FX Loop
Weight 660g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It delivers a similar core sound but lacks the advanced routing and complex EQ of higher-end units, offering a streamlined experience.
It's a standard serial FX loop – you can use any pedal you like, though darker, sustain-heavy effects work best.
It's a simple blend – allowing you to mix the clean and drive signals to create a wide range of tones, from subtle overdrive to full distortion.

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