EBS BassIQ Blue Label Triple Envelope Filter Bass Pedal

£159.99

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Fresh on the menu for 2026 are the EBS Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the EBS Guitar Pedals today.


Description

Fresh on the menu for 2026 are the EBS Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the EBS Guitar Pedals today.

If you’re after classic funk-tastic auto-wah sounds, EBS’ BassIQ Blue pedal should already be on your list. Add wild synth bass sounds to the mix, and you’re onto a winner. Fun, dynamic and inspiring in equal measure.

Simple controls, complex sound

You’ve got threshold and Attack knobs the control the pedal’s responsive sensitivity, while a separate control changes the Q value to create even more variation in the sound character. The higher the Q value, the sharper the effect. Tweak these 3 controls to bounce between quacking wah and synth bass in no time.

Three modes let you switch between envelope, sub or synth-like tones – that’s Up, Down and Up-R respectively. You can also flick between full range, bandpass and low pass filters to even more tonal variety.

Internal controls

Trim pots are found inside to set the Gain output level of the pedal, a High Pass mix-in trim pot sets the level of high frequencies from the bypassed tone to mix in with the effect. A third trim pot decides the Range of the envelope effect in the pedals UP-R mode setting. Use these options carefully to tailor the pedal's response to match your personal needs perfectly.

Specifications

  • Nominal Input Level:  -10 dBv
  • Input Impedance:  1.8 Mohms
  • Output Impedance: 100 ohms
  • Dry Bandwidth +0/-2 dB:  20 – 20k Hz
  • Filter: Range 100 – 2.5k Hz Q 0.7 – 15, Mode Down/Up-Range/Up, Type Low Pass, Band Pass, Full Range
  • Threshold: -50 – +6 dBv
  • Attack Time (80%): 50 ms – 2 s
  • Dimensions: W x H x D 2.6” x 4.5” x 1.9” (67 x 115 x 48 mm)
  • Weight: 315g (0.7 lb.)
  • Type: Analog Effect, Relay type Switching
  • Power Requirements: 9, 12 or 18 V DC, 55 mA max. Pedal shuts off below 6.0 V

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

Brand

EBS

EBS is a Swedish company specializing in high-quality bass amplification and effects pedals. Founded in 1988 by Bo Engberg and Mats Kristoffersson, EBS quickly became a respected name in the world of bass equipment, known for its robust, reliable products that cater specifically to the needs of bassists. EBS offers a wide range of products, including bass amplifiers, cabinets, and effects pedals, all designed to deliver clear, punchy, and powerful bass tones. Their pedals cover various effects, such as compressors, overdrives, choruses, and envelope filters, and are praised for their studio-quality sound and durable construction. EBS gear is widely used by professional bass players across various genres, from jazz and funk to rock and metal, making it a trusted brand in the bass community.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

envelope filter

An envelope filter reacts to your playing dynamics, opening and closing its sweep based on how hard you pick. Dig in and it quacks, ease off and it softens — delivering that unmistakable funk snap, auto-wah bounce, and touch-sensitive groove that feels alive under your fingers. It’s expressive, rhythmic, and full of character.

Use it to bring movement to clean riffs, add vocal-like sweeps to bass lines, or inject serious funk into your rhythm playing. From subtle shimmer to full-on 70s squelch, an envelope filter turns your picking hand into the control knob.

Filter

A filter pedal shapes your tone by emphasising or cutting specific frequencies, letting you sculpt everything from subtle tonal shifts to bold, sweeping textures. Unlike traditional wah or envelope effects, filters can be static or controlled in different ways, giving you focused control over how bright, dark, sharp, or resonant your sound becomes.

Use a filter to tighten the low end, tame harsh highs, or create synth-like sweeps and rhythmic movement. Whether you’re refining your core tone or pushing into experimental territory, a filter pedal gives you precise control over the flavour of your sound.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Synth

A synth pedal transforms your guitar signal into rich, layered tones that mimic the sounds of a synthesiser. Using pitch tracking and waveform generation, it can produce everything from deep bass lines to shimmering pads and futuristic leads. Synth pedals open up a wide creative range, blending the expressiveness of guitar playing with electronic textures, making them ideal for experimental sounds, ambient music, or adding a modern edge to classic riffs.

Wah

Wah refers to an expressive filter effect that sweeps through a range of frequencies, creating a vocal-like “wah” sound. Controlled in real time with a foot-operated treadle, it allows players to emphasise different parts of the frequency spectrum as they play. Wah pedals are commonly used for lead guitar, funk rhythm work, and expressive solos, responding closely to picking dynamics and foot movement.