Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food
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Electro Harmonix
Bass Soul Food
Product Info
Article Number:
355503
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Bass Soul Food
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$112.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bass Soul Food delivers a surprisingly warm and musical overdrive for a very affordable price. It's fantastic for adding some vintage grit and sustain to your bass tone while retaining essential low-end frequencies – a great choice for funk, soul, and rock players looking for a subtle to moderate boost.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Bass Soul Food
- Bass Effects Pedal
- Bass overdrive and clean boost
- Controls: Volume
- drive
- blend
- treble and -10 db switch (for active instruments)
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 65 x 110 x 57 mm
- Runs on 9V battery or 9V power supply (included)
PROS
- • Warm, tube-like saturation adds serious grit and character.
- • Blend control preserves low-end clarity, crucial for bass.
- • The -10dB attenuation switch handles active pickups effortlessly.
- • Compact footprint saves precious pedalboard real estate.
CONS
- • Drive can get muddy quickly with high gain settings.
- • Tone shaping is somewhat limited compared to more complex drives.
- • Plastic enclosure feels a little less robust than some competitors.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bass overdrive/clean boost
Controls
Volume, Drive, Blend, Treble, -10dB switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (included)
Connections
Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions
65 x 110 x 57 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to retain the original dry bass signal alongside the overdriven signal, preventing a muddy or thin tone common with bass overdrives.
While not strictly *essential*, it significantly tames the often-hot output of active pickups, preventing unwanted clipping and preserving dynamic range.
The Soul Food offers a simpler, warmer tone – less aggressive than the Alpha Omega – and is a much more budget-friendly entry point into overdrive territory.
