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Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher Bass Compressor/Sustainer Pedal

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Bass Preacher Bass Compressor/Sustainer Pedal

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Bass guitars possess a huge dynamic range and produce powerful low frequencies. Designed for and by bassists, this compact compressor/sustainer features fully adjustable controls that can subtly transform the dynamic qualities of a bass guitar or take them to the extreme. From transparently leveling out notes so they sit in a track to creating an intensely squashed sound, the Bass Preacher helps spread the gospel of great bass tone!

Quick Specs

- Compact compressor designed especially for bass guitar
- Input sensitivity ranges from -10 dBu to +2 dBu making it a perfect fit for both passive and active basses of varying output levels
- Maximum gain reduction of 21 dB, with enough make-up gain to return your signal to full volume at maximum sustain (compression)
- Attack toggle switch changes the timing of the onset of compression and provides three selectable settings: Fast, Medium and Slow
- True bypass for maximum signal path integrity when in bypass mode
- Tough, compact die-cast package
- 9-Volt battery included
- Optional EHX9.6DC-200mA power supply available
- Dimensions in inches: 2.75 (w) x 4.5 (l) x 2.1 (h)

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Great sounds great price 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
I use this pedal with my five string Ibanez bass. I was looking for a compressor pedal that didn’t alter my bass’ natural tone, while tightening my attack. I tried out four or five compressor petals and this one was the best bang for buck. It really doesn’t change the tone of my bass much. It just smooths out the volume. It would have five stars if it had ratio control.
Posted by Dave on Jul 31, 2023
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Loss of Volume 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I grabbed this Preacher. First, I tried in the store and once I tried, the volume lost was significant, so, I left it alone. Couple months past, I still need a compressor for my playing. So, I grabbed another one from a different store here in Calgary. I took it home and play with it. It was doing same exact thing. It lose the volume. So, I brought it back to the store and tried there just in case. Same thing. Forget it, it time to move on and went for a different brand.
Posted by Adam on Feb 24, 2023
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Great Comp! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
After using a cheapo amazon compressor for awhile, I grabbed this in August when it was on sale. I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality of this pedal, it's an always on option for me. Works really well to level out the sound when I switch between fingerstyle and pick, or use a different bass altogether. Only complaint is that you can't change the ratio, that's the only thing I find that I miss. Overall, wonderful pedal that will stay on my board for a long while, I'd say.
Posted by Jeff on Sep 22, 2022
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Pretty Good Deal. 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Not a bad compressor for the price. It is a little noisy which is not a new problem for compressors and is really the only fault i can give it at this point. I like the simplicity of the controls and you can get everything from completely transparent sustain to a big squeeze, compressor as an effect sound out of it. Not bad for 99 bucks!
Posted by Nolan on Jun 28, 2016
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