Electro-Harmonix Unleashes the Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2
Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2, which upgrades the “once lost dual op-amp Big Muff 2 design to the max.” It has the same midrange grind and flexible EQ while adding deluxe features.
“This Deluxe Bass version adds a BLEND knob, noise gate, and a powerful CROSSOVER section for a unique sound sculpting experience,” EHX explains. “BLEND allows you to perfectly balance your clean and dirty signals for gnarly fuzz tones with a solid fundamental in the low-end. The GATE kills unwanted fuzz for a tight and clean performance.”
Another handy attribute is the footswitchable Crossover, which splits your signal into two bands. The HPF knob then applies a high-pass filter to the signal feeding the fuzz, while LPF controls a low-pass filter on the dry signal. This allows you to create “clear, trebly fuzz tone and huge, clean bass on the bottom,” the company states.
EHX also expanded the pedal’s I/O section with a pad switch on the input, a DI output, and a Direct output. Finally, the pedal has a true bypass footswitch with Latching/Momentary functionality. Tapping it turns the effect on normally, while pressing and holding the footswitch gives a momentary burst of fuzz.
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The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2 is available now for $188.20.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2 Features:
| Unique Big Muff Pi circuit design employing 2 Dual Op-Amps |
| Deluxe features optimized for extended low-end and tone shaping |
| VOL, TONE, and SUSTAIN controls |
| BLEND knob sets wet/dry mix |
| CROSSOVER splits signal into two applying a high-pass filter and low-pass filter |
| HPF controls high-pass filter of signal just before it hits the fuzz circuit |
| LPF controls low-pass filter of clean signal |
| Selectable Input Pad for -10dB attenuation for use with high output pickups |
| DI OUTPUT – Low impendence XLR output of effected signal |
| DIRECT OUT – Buffered output of clean, original signal |
| Buffered Bypass |
| Latching/Momentary footswitch action |
| 6VDC/200mA power adapter included |
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