PRODUCT DETAILS
MXR® VINTAGE BASS OCTAVE
M280
The MXR Vintage Bass Octave upgrades the warm analog sub-bass vibes of a classic circuit with superior tracking, cleaner headroom, and the versatility that modern players demand, delivering an impressive range of sounds in the lightweight, space-saving MXR mini housing.
This pedal can be powered by a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies (not included).
THE LONG STORY
The MXR Vintage Bass Octave upgrades the warm analog sub-bass vibes of a classic circuit with superior tracking, cleaner headroom, and the versatility that modern players demand. This pedal delivers an impressive range of smooth, musical sounds—from a tone-thickening growl to chest-rumbling dub tones—all in the space-saving MXR mini housing.
The voice of the Vintage Bass Octave is rich and throaty, and it comes in two forms—one octave down and two octaves down. Each can be dialed in separately with the Oct 1 and Oct 2 volume controls, and with a Dry volume control to dial in your clean signal, you can concoct just the right blend for your rig. For extra clarity and definition, use the Mid switch to boost your clean signal's midrange at 800Hz by +6dB. Want even more of a boost? Just remove the bottom plate and adjust the internal trimpot to kick it up as high as +13dB. Finally, this pedal comes equipped with Constant Headroom Technology™, a custom circuit that provides clean, crystal clear headroom by producing 18-volts from a 9-volt power source.
The Vintage Bass Octave is a pedalboard-friendly must-have for bass players who want to plumb the sonic depths of their instrument.
DIRECTIONS
Run a cable from your guitar to the M280’s INPUT jack and run another cable from the M280’s OUTPUT jack to your amplifier. Start with all controls at 12 o’clock. Turn the effect on by depressing the footswitch. Rotate DRY knob clockwise to increase level of dry signal or counterclockwise to decrease it. Rotate the OCT 1 knob clockwise to increase level of one-octave-down signal or counterclockwise to decrease it. Rotate the OCT 2 knob clockwise to increase level of two-octaves-down signal or counterclockwise to decrease it. Depress MID switch to boost midrange. To adjust level of midrange boost engaged by MID switch, remove bottom plate. Use a trimpot adjustment tool to rotate internal TRIMPOT clockwise to increase boost—up to +13dB—or counterclockwise to decrease it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance 1M Ω
Bypass THW BP
Signal to Noise A weighted (Vref IV RMS) - 93 dBV
Output Impedance <1KOhm
Trigger Threshold -74 dBv @100Hz
Dry Gain -∞ 7dB
Octave Gain 1 -∞ 1.6 dB @ 150Hz in
Octave Gain 2 -∞ 1.7 dB @ 150Hz in
Mid Switch * 400 Hz or 800 Hz @ 6 dB
Power Requirements 9 VDC @ 45 mA
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
If you decide to return the instrument, you must notify us via phone or email within the first 72 hours after delivery. We will then issue a Return Authorization. We will not accept any returned items that do not have a previously arranged Return Authorization.
When sending the instrument back to us, please ensure it is packed to the same standards in which it was received, using all supplied packaging. Once the instrument arrives back to us, we will inspect it to ensure it is still in the same condition in which it left our showroom. Once this inspection has taken place, RJ Luthier will issue a refund for the full purchase amount within 14 days.
All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer on all musical instrument orders.
If, upon inspection, a guitar is not returned in the same condition it was sent to you in, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund issued.
Shipping
Each order will be expertly packaged to the highest standards and shipped via a tracked courier service.
Upon receiving your instrument, please inspect it to ensure that the condition of the item is as described in your communication with us.
Please contact us immediately via phone or email if you find any damage to the case or instrument that wasn’t previously disclosed at the time of purchase.
MXR MXR VINTAGE BASS OCTAVE MINI-EA
Returns Policy
If you decide to return the instrument, you must notify us via phone or email within the first 72 hours after delivery. We will then issue a Return Authorization. We will not accept any returned items that do not have a previously arranged Return Authorization.
When sending the instrument back to us, please ensure it is packed to the same standards in which it was received, using all supplied packaging. Once the instrument arrives back to us, we will inspect it to ensure it is still in the same condition in which it left our showroom. Once this inspection has taken place, RJ Luthier will issue a refund for the full purchase amount within 14 days.
All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer on all musical instrument orders.
If, upon inspection, a guitar is not returned in the same condition it was sent to you in, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund issued.
Shipping
Each order will be expertly packaged to the highest standards and shipped via a tracked courier service.
Upon receiving your instrument, please inspect it to ensure that the condition of the item is as described in your communication with us.
Please contact us immediately via phone or email if you find any damage to the case or instrument that wasn’t previously disclosed at the time of purchase.
