Radial Engineering Bassbone OD

Radial Bassbone OD is a bass preamplifier with pedal-operated overdrive. It combines two independent instrument inputs with custom EQ, built-in overdrive, PZB booster for piezo pickups, Drag Control to optimize impedance, and balanced XLR outputs with ground lift for clean connections to PA or recording systems.

Notable features

• Two independent input channels with level control and dedicated EQ
• EQ with high-pass and mid filter at selectable frequencies
• PZB booster with high impedance (10 MΩ) for piezo pickups
• Drag Control to optimize loading of magnetic pickups
• Built-in overdrive with Drive, Mix and Tone controls
• Effects Loop send/receive for integration with external pedals
• Multiple outputs: balanced XLR DI with ground lift, instrument ¼, headphones
• Polarity and mute controls for live/studio handling

Radial Bassbone OD is a bass preamp with dual inputs and advanced features combining dedicated EQ, built-in overdrive and balanced DI output. Each channel has custom tonal control, with a high-pass filter and the ability to adapt impedances for both magnetic and piezo pickups thanks to the PZB booster and Drag Control. The effects loop and wet/dry overdrive controls offer tonal flexibility without sacrificing low-frequency clarity, while the balanced XLR output with ground lift ensures clean connections to PA or recording.

Key applications

• Front-end for bass pedalboards or live rigs with the ability to shape two independent instruments.
• Doubling between electric bass and upright bass with timbre optimization specific to each pickup.
• Integration of effect pedals via dedicated loop in chain.
• Direct output to PA/studio with ground lift and adjustable polarity.
• Convenient and quiet tuning with headphone output and mute function.

OD bassbone with two basses

Switch from your favorite vintage bass to your active 5-string using the middle pedal and send the signal to your amplifier. Mute the signal using the right pedal to tune the instrument quietly on stage using the tuner output.

Bassbone OD with electric bass and double bass

Whether you play jazz, pop, or orchestral music, Bassbone OD lets you switch between a passive bass with magnetic pickups and a double bass with piezo pickups, optimizing the sound for each instrument. Add effects to the signal path using the built-in effects loop.

Combine two pickups and mix them together

Connect the TRS (stereo output) from your dual-element bass to combine a magnetic pickup with a piezo using the mix switch. Set the levels and tone for each pickup to suit your needs. The Bassbone OD works as a mini 2-channel mixer!