Bass Overdrive Pedals and Preamps

Bass overdrive pedals come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. From small, gritty boosts that add a subtle, valve amp style crunch, to searing, high gain distortion and fuzz units that transform your tone into a snarling beast! Some pedals can even cover both ends of the spectrum in a single unit, giving you amazing versatility.

Bass preamp pedals take this idea a step further and come with a host of options for complete rig versatility. A bass preamp pedal is essentially a flexible DI box that features the same tone-shaping EQ controls you’d typically find on a bass amp. Preamp pedals can be used in line with your amp like a traditional stompbox to add colour to your core tone. Alternatively, many units have a simulated or DI output, meaning you can run them straight into a PA system or to your recording interface in the studio, bypassing your amp altogether. Their purpose is to ultimately replicate the sound of a bass amplifier’s preamp section, and serve as a more compact and pedalboard-friendly alternative to your amplifier. No more carrying that 8x10 speaker cabinet up three flights of stairs at the end of the gig!

At Andertons, we stock a fantastic range of bass overdrive and preamp pedals from major manufacturers including Darkglass Electronics, Electro-Harmonix, Jam Pedals and Ashdown. Check them out here!