Joyo R-30 Tidal Wave Bass Preamp

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Joyo R-30 Tidal Wave Bass Preamp

Joyo

R-30 Tidal Wave Bass Preamp

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 582657
Brand: Joyo
Model: R-30 Tidal Wave Bass Preamp
Category: Bass Preamps
Price: $90.20

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The Joyo R-30 Tidal Wave is a neat little box if you're chasing that specific 90s bass sound – think Rage Against the Machine or early Primus. It's surprisingly effective at recreating that era's growly, distorted tones, and the XLR output is a big plus for recording. It’s a budget-friendly option for bassists wanting a quick dose of vintage aggression.

Product Description

  • Joyo R-30 Tidal Wave Bass Preamp
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
  • Iconic bass sound of the 90s
  • Provides detailed sound settings
  • Controls: Level
  • Blend
  • Presence
  • Drive
  • Treble
  • Middle
  • Bass
  • Push buttons: Ground Lift
  • Switch: Middle (500 Hz
  • 1 kHz)
  • Bass (40 Hz
  • 80 Hz)
  • LED Toggle (Sync
  • Always
  • Off)
  • LED: Effect On
  • Foot switch: Effect bypass
  • Power consumption: >100 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (not included - suitable power supply: Art. #409939#)
  • Dimensions: (W x D x H): 130 x 110 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 445 g
  • *Connections: *
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Thru: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Balanced output: XLR
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • centre negative

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust enclosure for the price point.
  • • The blend control offers genuine clean/dirty mixing.
  • • Balanced XLR output is a welcome addition for recording.
  • • 90s-inspired tones are genuinely usable and characterful.
CONS
  • • Plastic enclosure feels a bit cheap despite decent build.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility outside of its intended 90s vibe.
  • • Headphone output lacks power; best for monitoring only.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Bass Preamp (90s Inspired)
EQ Bands 3-band + Presence
DI Output XLR Balanced
Effects Drive, Blend, Presence
Weight 445g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Presence boosts high-frequency harmonics, adding clarity and aggression – be careful, it can get harsh quickly.
While it *can*, the R-30 is really designed to color an already aggressive tone; a clean bass will sound muddy and indistinct.
Absolutely; the Pad attenuates the input signal, preventing clipping and distortion when paired with hotter pickups.

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