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MXR M-181 Bass Blow Torch £209
Intense bass overdrive with killer options
Roger Newell (Guitarist), Mon 12 Apr 2010, 2:36 pm BST
Bass overdrive needs control to work well and this offers plenty. The mid-shift switch offers cool and subtle front-end valve stress through to blisteringly intense distortion. The side-mounted torch switch kicks ass by activating extreme fuzz and varies the effect significantly.
Sounds
With volume, gain and a decent blend control, this will fatten up your sound as much as you want. Front-end distortion, valve warmth and dry-to-wet blending is easy. Additionally, the thru output allows input splitting for even more sonic options.
Verdict
A highly adjustable bass overdrive/fuzz that caters for all playing styles.
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
Powerful 18-volt circuit; compact presentation
Cons
Hard to fault with so much adjustment on hand
Verdict
A highly adjustable bass overdrive/fuzz that caters for all playing styles.
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Specification
M-181 Bass Blow Torch
- Price:
- £209
- Features:
- Volume, bass, mid-range, treble, blend, gain
