Behringer Resurrects the Legendary 70s Bass Brassmaster Fuzz Pedal, Beloved by Chris Squire
Originally introduced in 1972 and used by artists like Chris Squire of Yes, the Maestro Bass Brassmaster was known for offering lots of distortion while retaining definition. Behringer has just announced their version of the circuit.
“BASS BRASSMASTER FUZZ is a unique octave bass fuzz with a built-in, 2-voice ring modulator that helps shape the fuzz tone, and an octave generator that lets you switch between emphasizing high or low frequencies to dial in your ideal fuzz tone for those chugging rhythms or nice searing lead tones,” the company writes.
The pedal has knobs to dial in your bass volume (clean mix), brass volume (fuzz mix), and sensitivity, which controls the amount of fuzz distortion. A pair of switches toggle Brass and Harmonic settings to create an even more extensive tonal palette.
The Behringer Bass Brassmaster is expected to ship in May. It’s available for pre-order now for just $69.
Behringer Bass Brassmaster Fuzz Pedal Features:
| Brass Vol, Sensitivity, and Bass Vol Controls |
| Brass and Harmonic Switches |
| Based on Maestro Bass Brassmaster Fuzz |
| True Bypass Switching |
| Power: 9V DC 100mA power supply (not included) |
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