Model: Bassballs Nano
MSRP/Paid: $110/$35
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: Aprox. 3″ Wide x 4.25″ Tall x 2″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Dealers everywhere
From the maker:
Description:
Not one, but two narrow filters sweep your tones under control of the envelope, generating very unique vocal-like sounds. A distortion switch enriches the harmonics. The response control varies the sweep range determined by your attack. Not only designed for and great on bass guitar, but also very funky on guitar.
- True bypass
- Tough and compact die-cast chassis
- 9-volt battery included
- Optional 96DC-200BI power supply available
Operating Instructions:
The range of the filters’ upward frequency sweep is set by the interaction of instrument volume and the RESPONSE control. Both stronger attacks and higher (clockwise) settings of the RESPONSE control increase the sweep range. Low volume and low RESPONSE settings will create little or no sweep and the Nano Bassballs will only provide a small boost in its lowest frequencies.In its upward position, the FUZZ switch introduces additional harmonic enrichment that accentuates the filters’ action. The RESPONSE control also serves as a volume control for the FUZZ, increasing in volume in the clockwise direction.
The Status LED will light up when the Nano Bassballs is in effect mode. When in True Bypass mode, the LED will be off. Use the FOOTSWITCH to toggle between effect and True Bypass mode.
Well I liked it.
I wonder why no one has ever a made a boutique clone.
Matt.
Probably because it is pretty unique and has pretty constantly been in production by EHX
But it could have more external controls, without going quite as far as Mario’s Twin Filter. I know it’ll never happen, but it’s the boutique clone I’d love to see, and would at least be a change from all the Muff clones.
Matt.
Something that would be cool with the filter reviews would be to show how the filters play with dirt pedals. I know that I’m on the lookout for a filter pedal, but it would mainly be used in conjunction with a fuzz to conjure up some weird synthy sounds. Just a suggestion.
lookin frward to this mixed in with a peavy 4×12 cab for my tele bass and squier bass. mabey also getting a steelcaster