PEDALS
Malekko

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B:assmaster

The Malekko B:ASSMASTER is inspired by the original Maestro Bass Brassmaster octave pedal. This modern version delivers the same octave overdrive/harmonic generation effect in a quiet, fully controllable pedal. It features a recessed LED indicator, a pop-free true bypass switch, and a tough lexan face. The 5 controls provide complete control over the tone, overtones, harmonics and mix of the dry and wet signal.

Malekko is a new boutique company founded by Josh Holley (noteable musician and synth enthusiast) and Paul Barker (professional studio musician and former bassist / song writer of Ministry).
Paul Barker has relied on the Maestro Brassmaster for years to give his bass a unique sound not found anywhere else. Using his trusted Brassmaster as reference, Josh and Paul have worked hard so that the Malekko B:ASSMASTER sounds exactly like the original.
The Malekko B:ASSMASTER also includes a number of much needed modern updates : "pop-less" true bypass, uniquely recessed LED, smaller sturdy alluminum enclosure, top of the line components, and virtually indestructable lexan graphics.

The pedal is powered by a 9v DC adaptor (neg tip) or internal battery snap

The ass volume controls the volume of the effected signal
The ass switch selects the tone of the ass
The bass volume is the un-effected signal control; also provides massive gain to the dry signal Harm selects the harmonic spectrum of the effect
Sensitivity controls the depth and response of the effect from subtle to excessively saturated

The Controls
as explained by Devi Ever of Effector 13

Although the B:ASSMASTER's controls look simple, they yield an amazing amount of tonal variations.

First, the B:ASSMASTER has the unique ability to turn up the fuzz (ass volume) or clean signal (bass volume) seperately. Thanks to this design, you can actually use the B:ASSMASTER as a beefy clean boost by turning the fuzz volume (ass) and fuzz intensity (sensitivity) all the way off, and then turning the clean volume (bass) all the way up.

Also, as you mix the fuzz and clean signal via the ass and bass knobs, there is no signal or tone loss of either (which is an amazing feat with how intense the fuzz can get).

The fuzz's intensity is controlled via the sensitivity knob, with a sound on guitar ranging from octavia to highly compressed brassy vintage fuzz. Using the harm and ass flipswitches you can shape the tone of the fuzz to go from bass heavy, to highs rolled off, to thin.

The rest of the B:ASSMASTER design is simple with the true bypass stomp switch located far away from the controls and standard 1/4" input / output situated on the upper side of the pedal along with a 2.1 mm 9v DC jack (there is also a battery snap inside the pedal