Electro Harmonix Bass Preacher

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Electro Harmonix Bass Preacher

Electro Harmonix

Bass Preacher

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 378877
Model: Bass Preacher
Category: Bass Pedals
Price: $93.50

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The Bass Preacher is a great entry point into bass compression. It's super easy to dial in a fat, sustained tone that's perfect for funk, reggae, or anything needing a little extra oomph. It's a solid, budget-friendly option for players who want a simple, effective compressor without getting bogged down in complex settings.

Product Description

  • Electro Harmonix Bass Preacher
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
  • Compressor / Sustainer especially for bass
  • Controls: Volume
  • Sustain
  • 3-Way switch for attack time
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 115 x 54 mm
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connection - negative pole inside
  • not included
  • suitable power supply available under Art.#409939#)
PROS
  • • Simple, intuitive controls for immediate compression shaping
  • • Adds a noticeable, thick sustain to low frequencies
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for most setups
  • • Surprisingly effective for taming dynamic inconsistencies in recordings
CONS
  • • Attack switch lacks granular control, feels somewhat limited
  • • Can introduce a slight 'squash' if sustain is overdone
  • • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than higher-end compressor pedals

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Compressor / Sustainer
Controls Volume, Sustain, 3-Way Attack Switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Coaxial (negative pole in)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 70 x 115 x 54 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It does impart a subtle warmth and thickness, particularly at higher sustain settings – it's not entirely transparent but adds a pleasing character.
It's a decent starting point, but the attack options are fairly broad, so it might not suit players needing extremely precise compression shaping.
No, it requires a coaxial 9V DC power supply with negative polarity – a standard Boss power supply won't work.

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