About This Item
Description
Want Dapper Bass essentials in a smaller footprint for practice? The Dapper Bass Mini keeps the boost/compressor, bass amp simulator and chorus from the full Dapper Bass, trading the FX loop and octave for an AUX input and headphone output built for silent practice.
Why bassists choose the Dapper Bass Mini
- An AUX input lets you plug in a phone or MP3 player to practice along with backing tracks.
- A headphone output with its own level knob means quiet practice without an amp.
- Balanced XLR output still goes straight into a mixer or interface, matching the full-size Dapper Bass for DI duties.
- A smaller 197mm chassis than the full Dapper Bass, for a lighter pedalboard footprint.
Dapper Bass vs Dapper Bass Mini (MES-2)
The full Dapper Bass keeps the DIRTY Q envelope filter, all-analog OCTAVE and an FX loop for rig-building; the Dapper Bass Mini here trades those for AUX input and headphone output, in a smaller chassis better suited to practice and simpler live setups.
Controls and modules
- TUNER — built-in chromatic tuner.
- BOOST COMP — compressor/boost knobs.
- BASS AMP — EQ and gain knobs for amp-style tone shaping.
- CHORUS — rate and depth controls.
- PHONES — adjustable level knob for headphone practice.
Power and compatibility
Runs on 9V DC, center negative. Current draw is disputed across sources: the official product page prints an implausible '1500mA', the official manual states 120 mA, and Pedalzoo's own description states 100 mA. We do not publish a specific current-draw figure until Valeton resolves this discrepancy — plan for a standard 9V pedal-class adapter and check total daisy-chain draw conservatively.
Technical specifications
| Model | Valeton Dapper Bass Mini (Pedalzoo model code MES-2) |
| Product class | Compact combined effects strip for bass |
| Target instrument | Bass guitar |
| Modules | TUNER, BOOST COMP, BASS AMP, CHORUS (no DIRTY Q, no OCTAVE, no FX loop) |
| Outputs | Unbalanced 1/4in output (100 Ohm), XLR balanced output |
| Aux / phones | AUX input for phone/MP3 player, PHONES output with level knob |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm |
| Weight | 440 g (official page); 446 g (official manual) |
| Power | 9V DC center negative |
| Current draw | Disputed across sources (official page 1500mA, manual 120mA, Pedalzoo 100mA) — not published pending resolution |
| Warranty | 1 year from date of original purchase; services in certain markets follow the local distributor policy |
| SKU / GTIN | 888506820069 / 888506820069 |
| ASIN | B0D59XTXND |
| Manual | https://www.valeton.net/download/111/dapper/16852/dapper-bass-mini_manual_en_v01_231219.pdf |
FAQ
What's the current draw? Sources disagree: the official product page prints 1500mA (likely a typo), the official manual states 120mA, and Pedalzoo's own description states 100mA. We're not publishing a specific figure until this is resolved — use a standard 9V pedal-class adapter and budget conservatively on a shared power supply.
Does it have an FX loop or octave effect? No — those are on the full-size Dapper Bass. The Mini trades them for an AUX input and headphone output.
Can I practice with headphones? Yes, a dedicated PHONES output with its own level knob.
Can I play along with backing tracks? Yes, via the AUX input for a phone or MP3 player.
How is this different from the full Dapper Bass? The full Dapper Bass keeps the envelope filter, analog octave and FX loop in a larger 320mm strip; this Mini is smaller with AUX/headphone output instead.
What's the unit weight? 440 g per the official product page; the official manual states 446 g.