Joyo R-28 Double Thruster Bass OD
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Joyo
R-28 Double Thruster Bass OD
Product Info
Article Number:
570994
Brand:
Joyo
Model:
R-28 Double Thruster Bass OD
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$60.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Joyo Double Thruster is a surprisingly capable bass overdrive pedal for the budget-conscious player. It delivers a warm, gritty tone with a good amount of gain and a useful mid boost for cutting through. Ideal for rock, funk, and heavier basslines where a bit of extra attitude is needed.
Product Description
- Joyo R-28 Double Thruster Bass OD
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Bass Overdrive
- Controls: Tone
- Blend
- Volume
- Gain
- Switches: Mid Boost Switch
- Gain Boost Switch
- Footswitch
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power consumption: 80 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector negative pole inside) - suitable power supply unit: art. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 109 x 72 x 48 mm
- Weight: 250 g
*Note.* no baterry operation possible
PROS
- • Surprisingly robust enclosure for the price point; feels more substantial than expected.
- • Mid Boost switch adds crucial clarity and cuts through dense mixes effectively.
- • Blend control allows clean signal integration, preventing muddy low-end issues.
- • Gain Boost provides a welcome extra push for aggressive, saturated tones.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels a little cheap; durability could be a concern with heavy use.
- • Limited tonal flexibility; excels in overdrive, less suited for subtle clean boosts.
- • Power supply only; no battery option restricts portability and convenience.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Overdrive
Controls
Gain, Tone, Blend, Volume, Mid Boost Switch, Gain Boost Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, negative pole inside)
Connections
6.3 mm Mono Jack (Input & Output)
Dimensions
109 x 72 x 48 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Blend control on this Joyo pedal allows you to precisely balance the clean and driven signals, preserving low-end clarity and avoiding that muddy, overdriven bass sound that can plague cheaper pedals.
The Mid Boost is a fairly significant boost, adding a noticeable presence and clarity to the signal – it's not a subtle adjustment, which can be a plus for cutting through a band mix.
While both are affordable, the Joyo generally offers a slightly warmer and more refined overdrive tone with more useful controls, although the build quality isn't quite as robust as the Behringer.
