ZVEX Effects Vexter Basstortion Bass Distortion Pedal

£179.99

Allow JustPedals to introduce the ZVEX Effects Vexter Basstortion Bass Distortion Pedal The ZVEX Effects Basstortion captures the spirit of the legendary, cranked Ampeg SVT bass amp sound – in an ultra-compact format! Delivering a thick drive tone with an authentic tube-like response, the ZVEX Basstortion growls the harder you dig and reacts extremely well to your playing […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the ZVEX Effects Vexter Basstortion Bass Distortion Pedal

The ZVEX Effects Basstortion captures the spirit of the legendary, cranked Ampeg SVT bass amp sound – in an ultra-compact format! Delivering a thick drive tone with an authentic tube-like response, the ZVEX Basstortion growls the harder you dig and reacts extremely well to your playing dynamics.

Ampeg SVT Sound

ZVEX Effects' Basstortion pedal imitates the tonal characteristics of the Ampeg SVT, meaning that its control-set offers a similar level of versatility too.

The Basstortion's 'Drive' knob is extremely flexible, taking you from a barely perceptible tube grind to a bombastic bass crunch – and everything in between! The 'Volume' control is self-explanatory; allowing you to adjust the overall level of the pedal in relation to your base tone (no pun intended).

Ultimate Amp-Like Control

To tweak the shape of the Basstortion's crushing drive sound, the 'Tone' knob gives you plenty of legroom. Affecting the treble frequencies, you can crank this control to add more bite and definition so that your bass carves through the mix. Alternatively, you could dial it down for a rounded, beefier sound.

The 'Bright/Dark' EQ switch lets you influence the Basstortion's sound even more. The 'Bright' mode introduces far more upper-treble content for added clarity. The 'Dark' setting is far tamer and more vintage-like. Both modes interact directly with the placement of the unit's 'Tone' control.

Specifications

  • Voltage: 9V (Centre Negative), Battery Included
  • Current Draw: 2mA
  • Pedal Dimensions (LxWxH):  4.70" x 2.38" x 1.82"

Brand

ZVEX

Category

Distortion Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Tags

bass

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone thatโ€™s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. Itโ€™s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks โ€” rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesnโ€™t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Distortion Pedals