{"product_id":"valeton-dapper-bass-combined-effects-strip","title":"Valeton Dapper Bass Combined Effects Strip with FX Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a full bass effects chain without a pedalboard full of boxes?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dapper Bass strings together a boost\/compressor, an envelope filter, a bass amp simulator, an all-analog octave and a chorus in one strip, with an FX loop for adding outboard pedals and a balanced XLR out for the mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy bassists choose the Dapper Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn FX loop sits between the BASS AMP and OCTAVE modules, so you can drop in a favorite external pedal exactly where it matters most in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe all-analog monophonic OCTAVE module adds sub-octave weight without the digital tracking glitches some bassists dislike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA parallel THRU output lets you send an unaffected signal to a second amp or interface at the same time as your processed tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the BOOST COMP footswitch to mute the unit and access the built-in tuner without unplugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR output with a ground\/lift slider goes straight to the mixer, so DI'ing your bass doesn't need a separate box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDapper Bass vs MES-2 Dapper Bass Mini\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing between the two bass strips comes down to whether you need the FX loop and octave: the Dapper Bass here keeps the DIRTY Q envelope filter, analog OCTAVE and FX loop for rig-building, while the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/valeton-mes-2-dapper-bass-mini-effect-strip\"\u003eMES-2 Dapper Bass Mini\u003c\/a\u003e trades those for a smaller footprint plus an AUX input and headphone output for practice. Compare both before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls and footswitches\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBOOST COMP — set-and-forget boost\/compressor knobs; hold the footswitch for the built-in tuner (mutes output).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIRTY Q — envelope filter with dedicated Q controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBASS AMP — BASS \/ MID \/ TREBLE \/ GAIN knobs for amp-style tone shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOCTAVE — DRY \/ OCT1 \/ OCT2 blend knobs, all-analog monophonic tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHORUS — depth control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-module ON\/OFF footswitches in a serial chain, plus a ground\/lift slider on the XLR out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuns on 9V DC center negative at 85 mA current draw. Serial per-module footswitch architecture — each module can be switched in or out independently as part of the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValeton Dapper Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombined effects strip for bass with FX loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget instrument\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTUNER, BOOST COMP, DIRTY Q envelope filter, BASS AMP, analog OCTAVE, CHORUS, FX LOOP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced 1\/4in output, THRU parallel output, XLR balanced output with ground\/lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.0 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e690 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC center negative, 85 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year from date of original purchase; services in certain markets follow the local distributor policy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ GTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e888506820021 \/ 888506820021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB06Y5ZQQ9X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehttps:\/\/www.valeton.net\/download\/278\/dapper-bass\/18027\/dapper-bass_manual_en_v01_170103curve.pdf (image-only PDF; specification page not machine-readable, values above taken from the official product page except where the manual text was recovered by OCR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Dapper Bass have an FX loop?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, positioned between the BASS AMP and OCTAVE modules so an outboard pedal can sit exactly there in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the octave effect digital or analog?\u003c\/strong\u003e All-analog monophonic octave tracking, on the OCTAVE module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I send a dry signal to a second amp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the THRU output is a parallel, unaffected output separate from the main processed output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I access the tuner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the BOOST COMP module's footswitch; the unit mutes and the tuner activates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9V DC center-negative adapter rated for at least 85 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the MES-2 Dapper Bass Mini?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dapper Bass keeps the envelope filter, analog octave and FX loop in a larger 320 mm strip; the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/valeton-mes-2-dapper-bass-mini-effect-strip\"\u003eMES-2 Dapper Bass Mini\u003c\/a\u003e is smaller and swaps those for AUX input and headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valeton","offers":[{"title":"Bass","offer_id":43920298508541,"sku":"888506820021","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/valeton-dapper-bass-green-top-view-chorus-octave-bassamp.jpg?v=1785861856","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/valeton-dapper-bass-combined-effects-strip","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}