EBS Octabass Blue Label 2020
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EBS
Octabass Blue Label 2020
Product Info
Article Number:
150741
Brand:
EBS
Model:
Octabass Blue Label 2020
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Blue Label Octabass is a solid choice for bassists wanting a straightforward octave effect without excessive complexity. The new Range switch is a real improvement for tracking, especially with higher-register playing. It’s a great option for adding some grit and low-end rumble to your tone, particularly if you play genres like funk or modern rock.
Product Description
EBS Octabass Blue Label 2020, B-Stock with full warranty
*Slight traces of use*
- Effects pedal for electric bass
- New 2020 version
- Preserves the deep bass
- A new Range-switch makes possible to move the optimized focus area of the tracking to either higher up or lower down the fretboard.
- By adding a seamless tone control you can go from a present
- focused octave sound that cuts through the mix all the way to a sub-bass backdrop of lows that discreetly supports the note you play
- Control: Normal
- Tone
- Octave
- Switches: Range high / low
- LED: effect on
- Footswitch: bypass effect
- Input: 6.3 mm jack@Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Coaxial connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Current consumption: 40 mA
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (suitable power supply Art.#409939#
- not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 114 x 48 mm
- Weight: 315 g
PROS
- • Improved tracking accuracy with the new Range switch is noticeable.
- • Tone control offers subtle sub-bass support or a focused octave.
- • Solid EBS build quality – reliable and road-worthy.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly, despite its capabilities.
CONS
- • The octave effect can sound artificial with certain bass pickups.
- • 40mA current draw might be a consideration for battery-powered setups.
- • Limited tonal shaping beyond the octave and tone controls.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Octave
Controls
Normal, Tone, Octave, Range (High/Low) switches
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Power Supply (coaxial connector)
Connections
6.3mm Input/Output jacks, Coaxial DC Power Input
Dimensions
Approximately 4.7 in x 3.1 in x 1.9 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to optimize the tracking algorithm for either higher or lower notes, minimizing unwanted artifacts and improving the clarity of the octave effect.
While it can work, the octave sound might clash with the natural warmth of a vintage bass; experiment with the Tone control to blend it better.
True bypass aims to minimize signal alteration, but some subtle impedance changes can still occur, though they are generally negligible.
