When you think of a bass overdrive or boost pedal, you probably don’t expect it to be tied to AC/DC, Pink Floyd, and a 1970s wireless system that changed the sound of live music. But that’s exactly what sets the SoloDallas BASS-X apart.
In a new video review, Andre Kazadayev dives deep into the story and sound of the BASS-X pedal—a modern reinvention of the legendary Schaffer-Vega Diversity System’s boost circuit. Once hidden inside a wireless unit used by some of the biggest names in rock, this full-frequency boost and limiter circuit is now available in pedal form, optimized specifically for bass players.
A Pedal with a Story
Andre first noticed the BASS-X showing up everywhere—from Instagram posts to worship pedalboards. Even major players like Pino Palladino and Bethel Music bassists are now using the BASS-X. That curiosity led him to dig deeper, and what he found was one of the strangest and coolest pieces of music gear history.
What’s in the Box?
In the review, Andre unboxes the BASS-X and walks through his full signal chain: Bass → Buffer → Tuner → Cali76 Compressor → Schaffer Replica BASS-X → Aguilar Tone Hammer.
He puts it head-to-head with other drive pedals, like the Kilt and B3K, and shares why the BASS-X's “secret sauce”—a unique combination of limiting, boosting, and harmonic coloration—makes it so different. He also shares his honest impressions on how it sits in a mix, whether for worship, rock, or studio work.
Hear It for Yourself
Whether you're a tone chaser or just looking for something that can help your bass cut through the mix with richness and clarity, this is a review worth watching.
Watch the full review on YouTube:
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