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MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle

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Description
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.



Features
- 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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Reviews
4.67
15 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
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.
Most Liked Negative Review
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.
- Performances7
- Professional Recording5
- Home Studio4
- Outdoor Events / Games4
- Amateur Recording3
- Limited Selection Of Effects2
- Lack of easy battery access1
- Experienced4
- Professional Musician3
- Compact7
- Excellent Sound Quality7
- Responsive6
- Versatile5
- Good Selection Of Effects2
Reviewed by 15 customers
About what I expected
Verified 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.
submitted3 years ago
byFrank
fromGalveston, tx
Great for use in our worship band.
This pedal rules
submitted6 years ago
byVic
fromBaton rouge
Tracks pretty well, Real funky.
Very happy with purchase.
Verified Buyer
submitted7 years ago
byGwen
fromundisclosed
Bought this for my bass playing son. He loves it!
Live the low life!
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
Verified Buyer
submitted8 years ago
byChris
fromMorgan Hill, CA
Good substitute for a bass guitar.
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