November 23, 2008

Filter Review: EHX Nano Bassballs

Stashed under: Reviews - Filters — grygrx @ 6:13 pm

Conclusion:

This isn’t a flexibile filter that is going to chase something like a Q-tron or Meatball off your board, but I’m impressed with how much fun the damn thing is. It’s not something that I’m likely to find a tone of use when working with and writing songs, but I can see some situations where a ‘good time mode’ might be just what is required. The low end loss (especially when the dist switch is engadged) is significant, but the filter sound is so distinctive that I feel like it superceeds that paticular issue.

Make sure you fiddle with the internal trim knobs to get the sound and response that best appeals to you. That said, this pedal always sounds like itself, regardless of what bass you are tossing at it. If you don’t like the basic sound, you might as well not bother.

As always, if you have any questions, leave a comment or let me know

Note: A rating of 5 = acceptable and should considered a ‘good’ basic score

Sound Category: Vocal, Intense
Versatility: 3
Sound: 7
Value: 6
Overall: 7
Adding to the collection:Yes

5 Comments

  1. Well I liked it.

    I wonder why no one has ever a made a boutique clone.

    Matt.

    Comment by matt davies — November 28, 2008 @ 2:29 am

  2. Probably because it is pretty unique and has pretty constantly been in production by EHX

    Comment by grygrx — December 2, 2008 @ 1:59 pm

  3. 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.

    Comment by matt davies — December 3, 2008 @ 5:40 am

  4. 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.

    Comment by Zeb — December 3, 2008 @ 1:27 pm

  5. lookin frward to this mixed in with a peavy 4×12 cab for my tele bass and squier bass. mabey also getting a steelcaster

    Comment by Kyle — April 23, 2009 @ 6:28 pm

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