Boss BB-1X Bass Driver

£161.00

JustPedals serve up a tasty Overdrive. A solid Overdrive and Preamp that stands out amongst other Bass Pedals on the JustPedals menu. Boss make great Bass Pedals, so If you like Overdrive and Preamp, then a Boss BB-1X Bass Driver is the perfect Overdrive to order in. Read More details Below.


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This tasty Overdrive number is delivered to your pedal board. A tasty Overdrive and Preamp that stands out amongst other Bass Pedals on the menu. Boss make great Bass Pedals, so If you like Overdrive and Preamp, then a Boss BB-1X Bass Driver is the perfect Overdrive to order in. The (r)evolution of bass overdrive. The Boss BB-1X is the next generation of overdrive pedals functioning as a combination of overdrive preamp and DI. Most preamps colour your tone or alter the character but Boss took deliberate steps to avoid the BB-1X doing this; instead it embellishes and invigorates your existing tone and emphasises the dynamics of your playing. If youre after an all-in-one solution that doesnt comprimise the quality of any of the individual sections the BB-1X more than obliges.

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Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Bass

Bass Effects Pedals

Bass Pedals

Guitars

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DI

A DI pedal (Direct Injection) lets you send your signal straight to a mixing desk or audio interface with clarity and confidence. It converts your instrument’s output into a balanced signal, reducing noise and allowing for longer cable runs without losing quality. Whether you’re playing live or recording, a good DI keeps your tone clean, controlled, and stage-ready.

Use a DI to go direct at a gig, split your signal between amp and PA, or capture a pure track in the studio. It’s a practical, dependable tool that ensures what leaves your pedalboard arrives exactly as intended — solid, noise-free, and ready for the mix.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.