MXR MB301 Bass Synth
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
MXR
MB301 Bass Synth
Product Info
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MB301 is a fantastic entry point into bass synth territory, especially if you’re after that classic funk and slap sound. Ian Martin Allison's influence shines through with its surprisingly versatile voice shaping and a really usable sub oscillator. It's perfect for gigging bassists wanting a compact, reliable synth foundation.
Product Description
- MXR MB301 Bass Synth
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Bass synth
- Intergalactic grooves and vintage vibes from analogue synths in the style of classic funk tracks
- Developed in collaboration with Ian Martin Allison
- Controls: Mix
- Cutoff
- Envelope
- Sub mix
- Resonance
- Push buttons: Voice
- Shape
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 57 x 108 x 50 mm
- Weight: 255 g
PROS
- • Analog circuitry delivers thick, warm, and responsive synth tones
- • Voice/Shape buttons offer surprisingly diverse sonic palettes
- • Sub mix control allows for subtle or massive low-end augmentation
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for most bassists
CONS
- • Limited modulation depth compared to dedicated synth pedals
- • Envelope response can be a little sluggish with extreme settings
- • Voice selection can feel slightly overwhelming initially
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Synthesizer
Controls
Mix, Cutoff, Envelope, Sub mix, Resonance, Mod
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter included (5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector, center negative)
Connections
6.3 mm mono input/output, 5.5 x 2.1 mm power connector
Dimensions
57 x 108 x 50 mm
Similar Products
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Frequently Asked Questions
It's distinct – unlike their overdrive or chorus, this is a dedicated synth, offering a different sonic character focused on synthesized sounds, not coloration.
Absolutely, the MB301 tracks the low B string well and the sub oscillator adds a powerful low-end boost that works great with 5-string basses.
Yes, it’s quite responsive to pick attack, allowing you to shape the synth’s sound dynamically, but finding the sweet spot might take some tweaking.
