One Control Crimson Red Bass Preamp
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One Control
Crimson Red Bass Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
531487
Brand:
One Control
Model:
Crimson Red Bass Preamp
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$139.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Crimson Red is a seriously cool little box. It nails that warm, punchy, 60s/70s bass tone—think James Jamerson or Jack Bruce—without getting muddy. This is perfect for players wanting a vintage vibe or needing a little extra grit for soul, funk, or classic rock.
Product Description
- One Control Crimson Red Bass Preamp
- Effect Pedal
- Bass Preamp
- Reproduces the legendary old school bass sound of the 60s / 70s
- Powerful low-end
- similar to a single 15" or 18" woofer setup
- Developed by Bjorn Juhl
- True bypass
- Controls for volume
- brilliance
- gain
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply with 9 V battery or via 9-15 V DC mains adapter (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm hollow female plug
- polarity (-) inside
- not included)
- Power consumption: 1 mA
- Housing made of brushed aluminium
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 100 x 47 x 46 mm
- Weight: approx. 160 g
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Brushed aluminum housing feels exceptionally robust and roadworthy for its size.
- • The 'Brilliance' control genuinely adds clarity without harshness, a clever design.
- • Gain stage delivers a surprisingly thick, vintage-voiced overdrive, very usable.
- • Compact footprint saves pedalboard space, ideal for tight setups.
CONS
- • Limited control set might restrict users needing complex tone shaping options.
- • 9V battery power is convenient, but adapter (not included) is a must for gigging.
- • The 'old school' sound might be too mellow for modern, aggressive bass tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Preamp / Overdrive
Controls
Volume, Gain, Brilliance
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9-15V DC Adapter (2.1mm x 5.5mm)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output
Dimensions
100 x 47 x 46 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Crimson Red leans towards a more naturally warm and rounded tone, while the SansAmp is known for its more aggressive and sometimes sterile character. It's a different flavor of vintage bass.
No, it's more nuanced; it adds clarity and a subtle upper-midrange presence without the harshness often associated with simple treble boosts, enhancing articulation.
You'll need a 9-15V DC adapter with a 2.1mm x 5.5mm connector, paying attention to polarity—it’s center negative.
