Electro-Harmonix Nano Bassballs Twin Dynamic Filters For Bass Pedal

ELECTRO HARMONIX NANO BASSBALLS BASS ENVELOPE FOLLOWER PEDAL WITH FILTER SWEEP AND FUZZ FOR BASS GUITAR

Stock Code EG01582 

£43.00 (inc VAT)

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The Electro-Harmonix Nano Bassballs is the exact smaller twin of the Electro-Harmonix Bassballs stompbox, only smaller in a die-cast case. Twin-tuned filtters sweep you bass guitar's signal for a unique vocal tone for a strong presence under leads or a commanding quality when out front. The resonant frequencies are designed solidly into the full range of the bass guitar's strongest harmonics. A mild distortion FUZZ switch adds throatiness. Great for guitars as well as basses. Powered by internal 9-volt battery or external DC power supply.

The Electro-Harmonix Nano Bassballs bass pedal comes in a small, die-cast case with rounded corners, saving pedalboard space. The footswitch selects either the original signal or the filtered signal as the Bassballs output. The range of the filters upward sweep in pitch is set by the interaction of instrument volume and the sensitivity control. Both stronger attacks and higher (clockwise) control settings increase the sweep range. Low volume and low sensitivity settings will create little or no sweep, and the Electro-Harmonix Bassballs pedal will only provide a small boost in its lowest frequencies. In its upward position, the fuzz switch introduces additional harmonics that accentuate the filters action. The sensitivity pot also serves as a volume control for the fuzz, also increasing in the clockwise direction.

ELECTRO-HARMONIX NANO BASSBALLS TWIN DYNAMIC FILTER PEDAL FOR BASS GUITARS FEATURES


Human vocal-like sound of two sweeping filters gives bass a strong presence.
Footswitch selects your original signal or the filtered signal as the Bassballs output.
Sweep is widely variable.
Harmonic enrichment is available with the distortion switch.
Two sweeping filters.
Distortion switch introduces additional harmonic enrichment.
True Bypass.
Pocket size.
Built like a tank.

Reviews

Review of the Electro Harmonix Bass Balls and Bass Balls Nano Dynamic Filters

Review of the Electro Harmonix Bass Balls and Bass Balls Nano Dynamic Filters

14 Oct 2008

Features of the Bass Balls


Construction - The Bass Balls Dynamic Filter is a standard folded sheet metal construction typical of Electro-Harmonix pedals. It's very strong and should put up with everything you can throw at it in the course of normal use. The Nano version is housed in an even thicker metal box and looks virtually indestructable.

Ins and Outs - One standard jack in and one standard jack out.

Power - One 9v battery or the optional ac adaptor (not included - 9v 100ma positive tip).

Controls - The Bass Balls is basically a twin dynamic filter and the range of sweep is set by the both the attack of the instrument and by the setting of the Sensitivity knob. A level of fuzz distortion is added by turning on the two-way Distortion slider. Both units are knocked on and off with a standard medium duty footswitch.

Sound of the Bass Balls


The only way I can describe the Bass Balls sound is to liken it to those voice-box effects where the sound comes up a tube to be modified in the player's mouth (remember Peter Frampton?). The result is a kind of talking wah. This is instantly fun, but you need to practise to make it sound its best. Because all of the control isn't on the unit, instead you can partially control the sensitivity of the effect by the way you actually play the instrument. With practise you can avoid the frog-like noises that come with careless playing and elevate this effect to a sublime funky talking kick-ass bass sound.     

Overall Impressions of the Bass Balls


If you play any funk or disco style music in your set you need to get one of these, it's pure Disco Tex, man!  I can also see ambient and prog rock musicians taking a real shine to it. But I guess it's the kind of effect any bass player might use once in a set to maybe showcase a bass solo or really groove into a funky bass line. Hell, just buy one, I'm sure you'll use it for something!

Reviewed by The Man in the Jar


 

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