Thorn Basstard
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Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive
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The Thorn Basstard Flex is a surprisingly versatile overdrive – it's not just a simple dirt box. The damping control is a real game-changer for bassists, preventing muddy low-end. It’s a fantastic option for players looking for a powerful and adaptable overdrive to add grit and character to their bass tone, especially those seeking a more aggressive edge.
Product Description
- Thorn Basstard - Flex Bass Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Overdrive
- Perfect for combining with pedals or with any amplifier
- Damping control determines how much low-frequency sound reaches the distortion stage
- Completely analogue
- Hardwire true bypass
- Controls: Gain
- Damping
- Headroom
- Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Blend
- Switches: Symmetry O/I
- Mid Freq
- Class A/B
- Footswitch: Effect bypass & Freq
- Status LED: Effect on/off
- Input and output: 6.3 mm TS mono jack
- Input impedance: 470 kOhm
- Output impedance: 2.2 ohm
- Current consumption: 24 mA
- Power supply via 9 - 18 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel plug
- centre negative - not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 123.5 x 53 mm
- Weight: 410 g
*Note:* Battery operation not supported
- • Excellent damping control shapes low-end distortion effectively.
- • The Symmetry switch offers unique asymmetrical overdrive tones.
- • Flexible EQ section allows precise tonal sculpting for any bass.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust despite the compact size.
- • Lack of battery operation limits gigging convenience.
- • The 2.2-ohm output impedance might load some amplifiers.
- • Mid-frequency switch offers a limited range of tonal choices.
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