SubZero Swollen Thumb Bass Compressor Pedal

£24.99

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This is a real tasty compressor. A solid compressor and power supply it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. SubZero make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like compressor then this SubZero Swollen Thumb Bass Compressor Pedal is the perfect compressor to order in. Read More details Below.


Description

This is a real tasty compressor. A solid compressor and power supply that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. SubZero make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like compressor, then a SubZero Swollen Thumb Bass Compressor Pedal is the perfect compressor to order in. The SubZero Swollen Thumb Bass Compressor Pedal is a dedicated bass compression toolkit designed to ensure your performance is tight and balanced at all times. The extended low-end that bass guitars offer makes it a real challenge to “sit” them in productions and performances – the Swollen Thumb is here to solve that! Thanks to the all-analog circuitry youll be able to able to apply generous levels of compression to tame any bass whilst still retaining the instruments natural qualities. Comprised of just three knobs this pedal is perfect for “evening” your performance to ensure every last nuance is heard whilst still retaining the full weight of your low-end. Master the art of compression with the Swollen Thumb. Please Note: This pedal does not come with a power supply. One can be purchased here.

Brand

SubZero

Category

SubZero

Tags

Bass Effects Pedals

Compressor

A compressor pedal evens out your dynamics, smoothing peaks and lifting quieter notes so everything feels tighter and more controlled. It adds sustain, clarity, and balance — making clean chords ring longer, country licks snap with precision, and funk rhythms pop with consistency. Subtle or pronounced, compression shapes the feel of your playing as much as the sound.

Use it at the front of your chain to tighten your core tone, add sustain to leads, or keep complex passages sitting neatly in the mix. From gentle polish to unmistakable squash, a compressor is one of those foundational tools that quietly makes everything sound more professional and dialled in.

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

power supply

A power supply pedal unit keeps your board running clean, stable, and noise-free. Designed to deliver consistent, isolated power to multiple pedals at once, it prevents hum, ground loops, and voltage issues that can creep in with cheap adapters or daisy chains. It’s the quiet backbone of a reliable setup.

Use a proper power supply to protect your tone, simplify your wiring, and make sure every pedal performs exactly as intended. Whether you’re running a compact board or a full touring rig, solid power keeps everything tight, dependable, and ready to play.