Orange Bass Butler

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Orange Bass Butler

Orange

Bass Butler

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 478644
Brand: Orange
Model: Bass Butler
Category: Bass Pedals
Price: $416.90

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The Orange Bass Butler is a seriously useful little box. Having a dedicated bass and guitar channel is brilliant for versatility, and the DI output with speaker simulations is fantastic for recording or plugging directly into a PA. It's a premium-priced pedal, but the build and sound quality justify the investment for gigging bassists and multi-instrumentalists.

Product Description

  • Orange Bass Butler
  • Bi-Amp Preamp Pedal for Electric Bass
  • 2 channels
  • Channel 1 (always-on): Bass channel with control for compression
  • bass
  • treble and volume
  • Channel 2 (switchable): Guitar channel with controls for gain
  • bass
  • middle
  • treble and volume
  • Balanced XLR DI-Out with bass cab / guitar cab simulation for each channel
  • Mix output without simulation
  • Input for expression pedal
  • Ground lift switch
  • Power supply: 18 V DC adapter
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.0 x 8.5 x 16.5 cm
  • Weight: 1.3 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in UK
PROS
  • • Robust UK build quality; feels incredibly solid and dependable
  • • Dual channels offer surprising tonal flexibility for a preamp
  • • Excellent DI output with convincingly modeled speaker cabs
  • • Compression channel smooths out dynamics beautifully; great for live use
CONS
  • • Size and weight make it less ideal for smaller pedalboards or travel
  • • Gain channel can be a bit noisy at higher settings
  • • Channel switching isn't as seamless as a true buffered bypass

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Key Features

Effect Type Bi-Amp Preamp with Compression & Cab Simulation
Controls Bass, Treble, Volume (Channel 1); Gain, Middle, Treble, Volume (Channel 2); Compression Control
Bypass Type True Bypass (Channel 2), Always-On (Channel 1)
Power Supply 18V DC Adapter (included)
Connections Input, Output, Mix Output, Balanced XLR DI Output, Expression Pedal Input, Ground Lift Switch
Dimensions 17.0 x 8.5 x 16.5 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a good starting point, definitely usable, but dedicated cab sims offer more nuanced and detailed speaker responses.
It's relatively transparent, but it does impart a subtle Orange flavor, adding warmth and a touch of character – not overly aggressive.
Absolutely! The guitar channel's EQ is versatile enough to shape the sound of other instruments, though it’s optimized for guitar tones.

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