Detail 01
Bass-voiced distortion
The circuit is tuned to keep low frequencies present under gain, where guitar distortion pedals typically thin them out.
Product detailSKU #1274034486430
Electro-HarmonixXO Bass Blogger Distortion Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bass distortion pedal from EHX's XO line. For bassists who want dirt without losing the low end to a guitar-voiced fuzz.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Grunge and alternative bass parts that need audible grit
- Blues and pop players wanting a dirty tone on tap
- Adding edge to a passive bass through a clean amp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitarists — the voicing is built around bass frequencies
- Players wanting subtle, transparent overdrive rather than distortion
- Anyone needing a blend knob to preserve a fully clean low end
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
7.09" x 2.36" x 4.72"
Long and low. It runs horizontally across a board and takes more width than most compact pedals.
Detail 03
$85
Budget tier for bass dirt. Fewer controls and no blend circuitry compared to boutique bass distortion.
Detail 04
XO series
EHX's reissue line in smaller enclosures than the original chassis, so it fits modern boards.
Detail 05
Distortion, not overdrive
Clipping is harder and more aggressive. This is a tone change, not a mild push into an already breaking amp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included — plan on a 9V supply or battery
- 02Wide horizontal footprint; measure your board before ordering
- 03Distortion on bass can lose low end through a PA — test at volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on guitar?
It is a bass distortion pedal, voiced around low frequencies. On guitar it will function but the gain structure is not tuned for that range.
02Does it have a clean blend?
It is a straightforward distortion pedal at this price point. If preserving a fully clean low end under dirt matters, look at pedals built around a blend control.
03What size is it?
Roughly 7.09 inches wide by 4.72 inches deep and 2.36 inches tall — a long horizontal enclosure rather than a compact square.
04Is it overdrive or distortion?
Distortion. The clipping is harder and more pronounced than an overdrive, so it changes your core tone rather than just pushing the amp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 7.09 inch x 2.36 inch x 4.72 inch
