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What is dual-band compression and why would you want it?

In BBG’s pedal lineup is the Ashdown Dual Band Compression pedal for bass. Looks cool and sounds great… …but what exactly is dual-band compression and why would you want it? Dual-band compression for bass splits the incoming signal is split into two bands, low frequency and high frequency, runs each through separate compressor circuits, combines … Read more

What’s the best small bass amp?

The smallest and most convenient bass amp one can use that has any “real bass” tone to it is the bass combo amplifier. While true you could use ear buds if you want to go seriously itty-bitty, having the amp in many instances is better to have. There are legitimate reasons to own a small … Read more

What is “clean bass distortion” and how do you get it?

Some players like using distortion, and that’s fine. However, there’s some debate that exists on whether you need a bass-specific distortion effect or not. Technically, no, you don’t: However…. Although the term “clean distortion” is a bit of an oxymoron (it’s like saying “clean dirty”), regular distortion pedals can’t distort cleanly. Why? Well, let’s take … Read more

When is a pedal better than a preamp?

Preamp vs. Pedal is can basically be defined as inboard vs. outboard. With a preamp, everything is literally inboard to the bass guitar itself. Internal power, internal board, all-direct connections with the least noise, and so on. With a pedal, everything is outside of the bass guitar. External power and board with two big wires … Read more

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