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Description

Unlock new dimensions in your bass playing with the Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker. This compact bass effects pedal is designed to bring out the best in your low-end tones, offering a unique blend of wah and envelope filter effects that will add depth and character to your sound. The BR2 is perfect for bassists who want to explore the sonic possibilities of their instrument without adding unnecessary complexity to their pedalboard.

The optically-controlled wah circuit is a standout feature, providing smooth and responsive sweeps that react dynamically to your playing. This means you can achieve a wide range of expressive tones, from subtle, funky articulations to full-on quaking wah effects. Unlike traditional wah pedals, the BR2 doesn’t require foot maneuvering, freeing you to focus on your performance.

The easy-to-use controls allow for fine-tuning of the effect, letting you adjust parameters like sensitivity and resonance to tailor the pedal’s response to your playing style. The rugged construction ensures durability for both studio work and live performances, making the Guyatone BR2 a reliable companion for any gigging bassist.

Key Features:

  • Optically-controlled wah circuit for smooth, dynamic effects
  • Combines wah and envelope filter effects tailored for bass
  • User-friendly controls for sensitivity and resonance adjustments
  • Compact and durable design suited for pedalboards
  • True bypass switching to maintain signal integrity when not in use
Godlyke Inc.

Godlyke Inc.

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Godlyke Inc.

Godlyke Inc.

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Comparisons

  • The MXR Bass Envelope Filter is favored over the Guyatone BR2 for easier control in live performances, despite both being used by Justin Chancellor.

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Features and functionality

  • The Guyatone BR2's wah function is often replaced or complemented by other effects like the MXR Bass Envelope Filter for different tonal control.

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User experience

  • Users note that the expression pedal can effectively control mids on a fuzz pedal, offering a phaser wah effect or real-time mid adjustments.

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See how Justin Chancellor uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

Justin Chancellor

Bassist

Tool

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This video from DunlopTV features the guitar tech of TOOL's longest acting bassist, Justin Chancellor. As he runs through some of the pedals within Chancellor's pedal board, we see that the over-all board is in 3 sections. On the left section he has a Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker Pedal.

See how Bootsy Collins uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist

Funkadelic

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The BR-2 is already standard equipment for Bass luminaries like Bootsy Collins, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and TM Stevens as well as Funk Keyboard pioneer Bernie Worrell.

See how Juan Alderete uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

Juan Alderete

Bassist

Marilyn Manson

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For Deltron 3030's 2014 tour, Alderete built a fly rig with the BR2, which he demonstrates at 1:07 and uses for the song "Positive Contact".

See how Justin Meldal-Johnsen uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

Justin Meldal-Johnsen

Bassist, Music Producer

Nine Inch Nails

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Mentioned in the official product description.

The BR-2 is already standard equipment for Bass luminaries like Bootsy Collins, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and TM Stevens as well as Funk Keyboard pioneer Bernie Worrell.

See how Bernie Worrell uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

Bernie Worrell

Keyboardist, Composer

Talking Heads

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Mentioned in the official product description.

The BR-2 is already standard equipment for Bass luminaries like Bootsy Collins, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and TM Stevens as well as Funk Keyboard pioneer Bernie Worrell.

See how T.M. Stevens uses Guyatone BR2 Bottom Wah Rocker

T.M. Stevens

Bassist

Pretenders

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Mentioned in the official product description.

The BR-2 is already standard equipment for Bass luminaries like Bootsy Collins, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and TM Stevens as well as Funk Keyboard pioneer Bernie Worrell.

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