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NPD: MXR Bass Octave Deluxe

Mar 14, 2025
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Found this bad boy for a song. Couldn't resist as I've been eyeing it for ages. Now all I need are some funk fingers and I'm good to go.

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It's a great pedal. I use mine on almost every board since getting it. It sounds especially great with low gain drive like the Genzler 4 On The Floor. I always have the Mid button engaged.

I just ordered an MXR Vintage Bass Octave when I saw it for dirt cheap. I'll compare the 2 and keep whichever I prefer. I've had the BOD for about a year and cant imagine letting it go, but ya never know!
 
I've recently went down an octave fuzz rabbit hole. I recently came to the realization that many pedals need a fuzz to give them something to chew on. Long story short, the EQD Fuzz Master General and Wren & Cuff Ace are my favorites (both are clone of the Ace Tone Fuzz Master). Anyhoo, nice score!!!

I have one of those recent Halloween edition Fuzz Master General pedals. It was on my bucket list for a long time, and when this limited colorway came up locally, I could not resist.
 
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I have one of those recent Halloween edition Fuzz Master General pedals. It was on my bucket list for a long time, and when this limited colorway came up locally, I could not resist.
Yeah, I want that color too. The Fuzz Master General was one that I just didn't pick up during its original run. Same for the Terminal Fuzz which I also recently acquired. That also sound so good on bass.
 
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