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MXR - M280 Vintage bass octave - MusicStreet

MXR - M280 Vintage bass octave

Name: MXR - M280 Vintage bass octave
Brand: MXR
SKU: M-280
Price: 179.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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MXR - M280 Vintage bass octave

£179.00

The MXR Vintage Bass Octave upgrades the warm analog sub-bass vibes of a classic circuit with superior tracking, cleaner headroom, and the versatility that modern players demand. The result is an impressive range of smooth, musical sounds—from a tone-thickening growl to chest-rumbling dub tones—all in the space-saving MXR mini housing.

Features

Based on a classic sub-octave circuit
Go from a tone-thickening growl to chest-rumbling dub tones
Updated for superior tracking, quieter performance, and cleaner headroom
Separate volume controls for one-octave-down, two-octave-down, and clean signals
Mid switch boosts clean signal’s midrange at 800Hz by up to +13dB
Constant Headroom Technology for clean, crystal clear headroom
Pedalboard-friendly MXR mini housing

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