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Finally, a bass fuzz pedal that flips the bird to weak tone — and keeps your low end huge. Hand-built in the USA. Modeled after a snarling 1972 fuzz circuit.

Most fuzz pedals force bass players to compromise: thinned-out tone, scooped lows, or signals that vanish in the mix.

Not anymore.

Introducing the Fuzz Off & Die signature bass fuzz pedal, created by Alan Robert (Metal Hall of Fame bassist for Life of Agony), and engineered by gear legend Terry Welty (Geezer Butler’s Ashdown Head of Doom amp, EMG GZR pickups, tech for Black Sabbath and Foreigner).

The sleek and highly versatile EX2™ expression pedal/toe switch gives you precise control of volume, wah, pitch, and other effects and parameters, and its cast-aluminum construction ensures reliable performance gig after gig. The EX2 integrates automatically with Helix® Stadium, HX Stomp™/XL, HX® One, POD® Go, and POD Go Express—just plug it in and play—and independent Pedal/Toe SW and Toe Switch outputs let you connect it using either a single TRS or two TS 1/4" cables. However you configure it, the EX2 provides premium parameter control.

Premium expression pedal with assignable toe switch Seamless integration with Helix Stadium products functionally and aesthetically Plug-and-play with Helix Stadium, most HX, and POD Go family products Independent Pedal/Toe SW and Toe Switch outputs provide flexible connectivity Sturdy cast-aluminum chassis and treadle ensure reliable performance Adjustable tension bolt for optimizing response

Compatible products: Helix Stadium XL, Helix Stadium Floor, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, HX One, POD Go, POD Go Wireless, POD Express Guitar, POD Express Bass, POD Express Black

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When the Gibson Thunderbird™ Bass was first introduced in 1963, the world had never seen another bass quite like it. Designed by automotive coach designer Ray Dietrich, who also designed the Gibson Firebird™, its new, curvaceous, and asymmetrical body design was radical and groundbreaking at the time, and still looks fresh and contemporary even today. The earliest Thunderbirds had a 9-ply neck-through-body with mahogany “wings,” and were the first Gibson basses with neck-through-body construction. Later, the Thunderbird was redesigned with a Non-Reverse body shape and a glued-in, set neck. The Thunderbird was also the first Gibson bass model to feature a long-scale (34”) neck; previous Gibson basses had a shorter 30.5” scale length.

Now, Gibson is proud to bring a new version of the legendary Thunderbird to the Gibson lineup. The new Thunderbird Bass features a solid mahogany body in the original reverse body shape. The body retains the appearance of the original neck-through design, featuring a raised section running through the middle. However, this new Thunderbird boasts a glued-in, set mahogany neck with a fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile, making it more comfortable and accessible than ever. Additionally, the headstock on the Thunderbird Bass features the popular Non-Reverse headstock style, making tuning up quick and intuitive. Other modern updates include Hipshot® Ultralite® Mini Clover tuning machines, which offer precise tuning and improved balance, along with a Hipshot Supertone bridge that delivers full intonation and adjustable action height.

Like the mythical bird-like spirit of the North American indigenous peoples’ culture that it is named after, the Thunderbird Bass is powerful, thanks to its two EB Bass humbucker™ pickups, which deliver the boom with plenty of output and low-end punch. Each pickup is connected to a separate volume control, allowing you to use either one individually or to blend them in any ratio you prefer. A master tone control allows for additional tonal control. And, of course, the Thunderbird’s 3-ply white pickguard features the iconic Thunderbird logo. The Thunderbird Bass comes packed in a Gibson hardshell case for protection during travel. Order your own Thunderbird Bass today, and own the low end in thunderous style.

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Nexus strings are designed to resist moisture and build-up than can quickly cause strings to lose their attack and clarity. Bespoke pre-coated wire and platinum plated plain strings maintain their natural tone and feel allowing your guitar to feel freshly strung every time you pick it up.Long lasting tone Take the worlds most famous maker of electric bass strings, look for a high energy rich in mid-tones alternative to steels with high presence, add a silky smooth black polymer dressing over a Type 52 wrap and you have Nexus Bass the string with extra life to suit the player for all seasons.No compromises Rather than coating the string after its wound, as many companies do, Nexus strings are wrapped using a bespoke pre-coated wire. This maintains more of the natural tone of an uncoated string without compromising on feel.Great British quality Manufactured in the UK to precise tolerances and using only the finest materials, you can rely on Rotosound strings for consistent tone and performance in every packet.Iconic music strings This innovation continues Rotosounds proud legacy of cutting-edge string design that started with our roundwound strings in the sixties.

Developed in conjunction with some of the world's top artists, Rotosound strings are synonymous with timeless tone, longevity and rock history.

• Dual channel (stereo) solution • Premium‡ CUSTOM transformers • Converts unbalanced < > balanced • Isolates amp simulator pedal outputs • Isolates balanced/unbalanced signals • Splitter for 3 amps, interface or mixer • Eliminates ground loop hum and noise • Long-Line (330ft./100m) Send & Receive • 100% passive — no power supply required

Running two amps from a stereo pedal will normally result in unwanted ground loop hum and noise. Use the DUO between both the left / right outputs of the pedal and the inputs of the amps to immediately kill the ground loop, eliminating its hum and noise.

The DUO can split a mono signal between three amps, or two amps and an audio interface or mixer, without any ground loop hum and noise. And, the included PHASE push-button ensures you'll never have a phase cancellation issue (which results in a sound that can be described as hollow, thin, not as loud and/or lacking low end or fullness).

To split a dual mono or stereo signal, simply use both of the THRU output jacks at the same time as the two ISO-TX output jacks. Connect the two THRU jacks to another destination or even a second DUO for an additional pair of isolated splits.

If you’re using an amp simulator pedal such as the Line 6 HX or Helix, Strymon Iridium, UA Dream, Lion, Ruby, or Woodrow, or the Walrus ACS1... then the DUO should be your first choice for both isolating and interfacing the sim, from and to, the front-of-house. Since the DUO is not a DI box, its balanced output signals are not padded (down), so less or no gain will be necessary at the console. Always play confidently knowing that the DUO's custom shielded transformers and its GROUND LIFT push-button ensures your tone will be at its absolute best and hum-free.

The buttons, input and output jacks are decisively arranged so that the DUO can serve as a pedalboard's output patch-box or interface. Also using an IsoFormer™ DUO or RCV (x2) in front of your amp(s), enables sending your signal(s) via ¼" TRS balanced cables over extra long (up to 330ft./100m) distances with the best noise immunity possible; ensuring the tone reaching your distant amps is flawless and noise-free.

Power Requirements: 100% passive Dimensions: 4.81 x 2.62 x 1.56in. / 122.3 x 66.6 x 39.6mm