Detail 01
Blend
Mixes clean low-end fundamentals alongside the overdriven signal.
Product detailSKU #1500000477619
Thorn SoundlabsBasstard Flex Bass Overdrive Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A fully analog bass overdrive with extensive control over blend, low-end response, dynamics, EQ, clipping character, and Class A/AB feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Modern bass players seeking drive from subtle warmth to aggressive saturation
- Players who want to retain clean low-end fundamentals with the Blend control
- Bassists who want active Bass, Mid, and Treble EQ plus four selectable mid frequencies
- Rigs that can supply 9–18V DC center-negative power
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a pedal with fewer drive-shaping controls
- Rigs without a compatible 9–18V DC center-negative power source
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Damping
Tightens or opens the extreme low end before it reaches the drive circuit.
Detail 03
Headroom
Sets how the overdrive compresses, saturates, and responds to playing dynamics.
Detail 04
Mid Freq switch
Selects one of four midrange center frequencies.
Detail 05
Symmetry and Class A/AB switches
Adjust clipping response and amp-like variations in feel, compression, and attack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your power supply provides 9–18V DC center-negative power.
- 02The pedal draws 24 mA.
- 03It has one 1/4-inch input and one 1/4-inch output.
- 04Its true-bypass design preserves the core tone when the pedal is disengaged.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Basstard Flex designed for bass?
Yes. It is a bass overdrive pedal designed specifically for modern bass players.
02Can it preserve clean bass fundamentals?
Yes. The Blend control retains clean low-end fundamentals alongside the overdriven signal.
03What EQ controls are included?
It has active Bass, Mid, and Treble controls, plus a selectable Mid Frequency switch with four center frequencies.
04What power does it require?
It uses 9–18V DC center-negative power and draws 24 mA.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Category Source
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- Product Type
- Bass overdrive pedal
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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