ZVex Basstortion Demo

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[@bartdevuyst]

You've got the rock riffs down! I like that you're using a Precision bass in combination with classic riffs... so much better than noodling.

[@LordMattoo93]

OMG thank you I've been looking for a good demo of this thing!!!

[@TSALVADOR97]

your demos are the best!

[@TheBassChannel]

+Tomás Salvador Thank you!

[@sparella]

In an era of plentiful bass overdrive and fuzz pedals, finding distortion pedals that cover the territory in between is surprisingly harder than it would seem. Of those that do, most rely on a clean blend to maintain lows. The Basstortion circuit is quite a rarity in it's category, not needing a clean blend.

[@Pancakewaffle95]

Definitely sounds like an amazing pedal. I don't know about spending 219$ for a distortion though. Are there any cheaper alternatives for a similar tone?

[@roaringforties]

Douglas Flores Boss Bass Overdrive is a great distortion.

[@owenhodge4013]

I know I'm three year late, but the ehx hot wax is amazing, and you can find them for very cheap.

[@karadordarkraven]

Keep up the good work, would love to see Thunderbird bass or a Rickenbacker.

[@TheBassChannel]

Karador Darkraven We use a Thunderbird every once in a while. Unfortunately, we don't have access to a Ric right now.

[@craigdamage]

Really good. Not sure if it is $219 good though.

[@toefes]

It is, I own two :)

[@whocaresofusername]

Awesome shirt LOL

[@SgtPepperYYZ]

I want that shirt

[@owenhodge4013]

Okay, I know I’m super late in asking this, but is it just mine, or does this pedal struggle with active basses? Because, every time I play it through my friends active Ibanez, to put it frankly, it sounds like hot trash. I love the full lush sound of it on my bass, and it might just be because my friend’s amps aren’t that great, but I just wanted to hear your guys thoughts.

[@libertjoel5365]

A small demo with a not high range bass amp (see Fender bassman 300 or Darkglass) but more Hartke, Laney ..... not all tubes. It will help and it will be more "fair". Because, the sound of the bass alone .... without that of the pedal is already ...... enormous. So, when you order this pedal (or another) on a "low end" amp ......... we have bad surprises with sound levels.

[@legatenaarifin]

What's the song at 3:41 called?

[@TheBassChannel]

+Kieron Walker It isn't actually any song but the beginning of the riff sounds a lot like Ghost Rider by Rush.

[@legatenaarifin]

Aha, I knew it reminded me of something! The shirt should have given me a clue :') Sweet playing by the way, that pedal sounds awesome!

[@perryklein1790]

sounded like you said you're playing out of an Ampeg Guitar Amp.

[@TheBassChannel]

Perry Klein No, it's an Ampeg B100R Rocket Bass Amp.

[@amediocrehuman2885]

What's the price?

[@TheBassChannel]

+Akrit Pradhan $219

[@raiylab]

i want the shirt more than the pedal

[@Mipster_]

P-bass sounds like it might need some new strings. Might just be my ears though. Oh well.

[@СергейБ-ч4е]

P basses NEVER need new strings. P bass strings age like vine...)

[@johnathanwoods3094]

I waaaaaaaant

[@piewacket]

Thunder bird bass or music man humbucker pick ups , I don’t play fender bass

[@piewacket]

???!!!