MXR M 287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz

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MXR M 287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz

MXR

M 287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 415131
Brand: MXR
Model: M 287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz
Price: $282.70

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This MXR is a seriously fun, versatile fuzz for bassists wanting to add some massive low-end and gnarly distortion. It's perfect for rock, stoner, and even heavier genres where you want a thick, saturated sound with a touch of controlled chaos. The dual fuzz voices give you a surprising amount of tonal flexibility.

Product Description

  • MXR M 287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz
  • Effects Pedal
  • Bass Octave / Fuzz
  • 2 Switchable fuzz sounds
  • True Bypass
  • Controls for Gain
  • Fuzz
  • Sub Octave
  • Bass
  • Treble and Mid + Level
  • Fuzz switch to select between the 2 Fuzz circuits
  • Bypass foot switch
  • Octave foot switch
  • Metal housing
  • Power supply with 9 V battery or via 9 V DC power supply (Dunlop ECB 003
  • 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm hollow plug
  • polarity (-) inside
  • not included)
  • Current consumption 55 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 124 x 92 x 54 mm
  • Weight: 700 g
PROS
  • • Metal enclosure provides excellent durability for stage use
  • • Dual fuzz circuits offer distinct, usable tonal variations
  • • Sub-octave control adds significant low-end depth and rumble
  • • True bypass preserves your signal when the pedal's disengaged
CONS
  • • Relatively heavy build might be cumbersome on smaller pedalboards
  • • Midrange control can be a bit scooped, requiring EQ adjustments
  • • Sub-octave effect can get muddy with excessive gain and low frequencies

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Key Features

Distortion Type Sub-Octave Fuzz
Controls Gain, Fuzz, Sub Octave, Dry, Bass, Treble, Mid, Level
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC (2.1mm/5.5mm) or 9V Battery
Connections 1/4 in Input, 1/4 in Output, 1/4 in Sub Out
Dimensions 124 x 92 x 54 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sub Out provides a dedicated output for the sub-octave signal, allowing you to blend it with your dry signal for a layered, massive sound, often routed to an amplifier or a separate sub-bass speaker.
They’re noticeably different; one leans towards a more traditional, saturated fuzz, while the other offers a more aggressive, almost gated character – both are quite useful.
Unlike a simple octave-up effect, this delivers a sub-octave fuzz, offering a much thicker, distorted tone. It’s more about adding massive low-end and fuzz than a precise octave shift.

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