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MXR

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The MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe is a dual-voice octave pedal using MXR's 18-volt Constant Headroom Technology (CHT) to provide studio-performance headroom and superior tracking. Use the Dry knob to mix your direct bass signal with the octave effect, or hit the Mid+ switch to add up to +14dB of internally adjustable low-mid punch (400Hz) or midrange pop (850Hz). Bass players love the 2 separately processed and individually voiced octave controls”Growl (for throaty, midrange octave-below tone) and Girth (for deep and smooth octave below). The Bass Octave Deluxe boasts a durable, lightweight aluminum casting and has the same high-quality jacks and switches that make MXR pedals the road-ready standard on pedal-boards around the world.

Constant Headroom Technology
The MXR CHT circuit produces 18-volts of headroom from a single 9-volt battery or external power source. CHT utilizes voltage step-up techniques, which supplies constant 18-volt headroom regardless of source voltage. For example, CHT will produce 18-volt headroom from a used battery down to 4.5-volts and voltages up to 30-volts. CHT also protects against incorrect reverse polarity and AC voltages.

Since the early 1970s
Bass players world-wide rely on MXR pedals to overdrive, funkify, EQ, and compress their bass sound. MXR's commitment to bass players has been solidified by the development of the MXR Bass Innovations division”devoted to developing cutting-edge tools for bassists on stage and in the studio. MXR Bass Innovations products are found on the pedalboards of artists like as Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Leland Sklar (L.A. Studio Veteran), Juan Alderete (Mars Volta), Michael Rhodes (Nashville Studio Ace), and Marcus Miller.
MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle
MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle
MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Constant headroom Technology (CHT) for exceptional headroom and tracking
  • True bypass
  • Organic analog tone
  • Two independent octave voices
  • Mid+ switch adds a midrange boost at user selected frequency
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum housing
  • Small footprint

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All pedals - one year parts and labor warranty.

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4.67

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Sweet Octave Pedal

If you want one of the best, most affordable octave pedals out there, this has to be the one. For $150 there is no better deal. The pedal has amazing tracking, and you can throw in some nasty (in a good way), gritty dirt that just sounds awesome. There isn't much to say other than get to the store, try one, and buy one.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not Impressed

When I purchased this pedal, I expected great tone and great tracking, but was very disappointed. The tracking works very well and sounds good on, say, playing a G on the 5th fret on the D string, but if you try to play higher notes on the 10th fret, for example, the tracking completely breaks up. You also cannot use it on lower notes since it produces a lower octave. If you play a low note, the tracking cannot produce an octave below clearly. Due to this fact, this pedal will have limited use for me.

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Best Uses
  1. Performances7
  2. Professional Recording5
  3. Home Studio4
  4. Outdoor Events / Games4
  5. Amateur Recording3
Cons
  1. Limited Selection Of Effects2
  2. Lack of easy battery access1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Compact7
  2. Excellent Sound Quality7
  3. Responsive6
  4. Versatile5
  5. Good Selection Of Effects2
  • About what I expected

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byAndrew

    fromLake Ontario area

    I bought the unit beef up my sound a little, for that it did. Not certain if I have found the correct location on my sound chain. If I were to do it, I probably would have bought a delay unit..

  • Great product, would buy again.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byFrank

    fromGalveston, tx

    Great for use in our worship band.

  • This pedal rules

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byVic

    fromBaton rouge

    Tracks pretty well, Real funky.

  • Very happy with purchase.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byGwen

    fromundisclosed

    Bought this for my bass playing son. He loves it!

  • Live the low life!

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byTbone

    fromJersey

    It goes down to the A w/ no prob. But(like most octaves) going past A sounds bad. But it would sound like that if your bass went that low too. Whatever, it sounds great.

  • Useful Pedal

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byChris

    fromMorgan Hill, CA

    Good substitute for a bass guitar.

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