Manufacturers

Guitar Pedals from BBE

Welcome to your ultimate guide to BBE's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by BBE. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Chorus and Vibrato

Compression/Sustain

Varicomp 3080 Compressor

The BBE Varicomp 3080 Compressor is an all-analog compressor inspired by vintage compressor pedals such as the old Ross compressor and the early MXR Dynacomp. It utilizes an authentic new old stock (NOS) CA3080 Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) analog device. The Varicomp features an Attack control for greater flexibility, allowing users to achieve a tighter or spongier sound. Its design includes a robust mil-spec circuit board with fat signal traces, 1% metal-film resistors for consistency, and true hardwire bypass. The compressor also offers Output, Attack, and Threshold controls, NOS CA3080 OTA, 470K input impedance for vintage correct pickup loading, 10K Ohms output impedance when engaged, high-voltage poly caps for better tone, a blue status LED for high visibility and low power consumption, and an easy access battery compartment. Additionally, it comes with a 5-year warranty.

Sonic Stomp Mini

The Sonic Stomp Mini by BBE features Sonic Maximizer circuitry, which injects tone with note definition and clarity. It also includes a Lo Contour control that adds chunk to the low end. The pedal has a 1-Mohm input impedance for proper pickup loading and delivers 1-kohm output impedance when engaged. Additionally, it is equipped with 1% metal-film resistors for consistency, high-voltage poly caps for top-notch tone, and a military-spec circuit board for reliability. The pedal also offers true hardwire bypass to preserve tone. The unit dimensions are 4.73” W x 9.65” H x 10.64” D, and it weighs 5.43 LBS.

Sonic Stomp

The Sonic Stomp by BBE features the following technical specifications and features: \- Fourth Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer™ \- Hardwire bypass \- Extremely low noise \- Extremely flat frequency response \- +14dB of Dynamic Range \- Focus (midrange) Control \- True Hardwire Bypass \- Through-Hole Construction PCB \- Compact Pedal Board Friendly Design \- Top Mounted Input, Output and DC Inlet \- Power Requirements: +9VDC min. 200ma \- Battery Life: 15 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs

OptiComp Compressor Guitar Effects Pedal

The OptiComp Compressor Guitar Effects Pedal by BBE is a studio-grade optical compressor designed for use with guitar and bass. Its features include output and threshold controls, a 1MEG Ohms input impedance, and a 1K Ohms output impedance. The pedal is designed to provide smooth and transparent compression, making it suitable for both guitarists and bassists. It comes with a power supply and is made in the USA. The pedal is known for its reliability, sturdy build, and transparent compression that effectively smooths out and limits the output of instruments. It is also praised for its customer service and value for money.

BenchPress

The BBE BenchPress is a vintage compressor pedal patterned after the long- discontinued Ross compressor. It features a NOS CA3080 Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) and true hard-wire bypass for improved fidelity. The pedal also includes a blue LED status indicator, an easy access battery compartment, and has the following specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MEG Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm \- Hardwire Bypass: Yes \- Power Requirements: DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200ma, Battery Life: 300 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) The BBE BenchPress is suitable for use with guitars and offers players more flexibility than the original with its Attack control.

Opto Stomp

The BBE Opto Stomp is a rugged, stomp-box style pedal that provides vintage soft-knee optical compression for guitars, bass, and keyboards. Its features include a vintage optical limiter, volume and compression controls, a -15dB pad switch, 1/4" phone inputs and outputs, and true hard-wire bypass. The pedal operates on a 9V battery or an included AC adapter (North America only). The technical specifications are as follows: \- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 1dB) \- Signal to Noise Ratio: 101dB \- THD: 0.01% @ 1kHz \- Noise: -94dBu \- Input Impedance: 1 MEG Ohm \- Output Impedance: 1 kOhm \- Power Requirements: 9VDC battery with a battery life of 50 hours The Opto Stomp is designed to offer transparent control of dynamics and very musical compression reminiscent of classic vintage optical-element compressors from the 50s and 60s.

Delay

Distortion

Crusher

The BBE Crusher is a high gain distortion pedal with a passive 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, and Treble) that provides a wide range of distortion effects, from mild crunch to over-the-top, in-your-face distortion. The technical specifications are as follows: \- Input Impedance: 1 MEG Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1 kOhms \- 0dBu = 0.775Vrms \- Hardwire Bypass: Yes \- Power Requirements: DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200ma \- Battery: 9VDC \- Battery Life: 300 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs The pedal also features a true bypass, LED operation indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, and an easy-access 9V battery compartment, as well as an included external power supply.

Blacksmith Distortion

The Blacksmith Distortion pedal by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion by force-feeding a tube amp. The concept was developed by Paul Gagon in the 1980s, inspired by the desire of artists for more grind out of their Marshall amps. The pedal features a distortion generation circuit feeding a 3-band passive EQ derived from a '69 Plexi, allowing users to dial in the characteristics of a particular tube amp. The EQ is also useful for shaping the tone, such as creating a killer shred tone by scooping the mids and cranking the lows and highs. The pedal features 1% metal-film resistors, high-voltage poly caps, big signal traces on a mil-spec circuit board, and a 1 MEG Ohm input resistance to welcome the guitar's signal. It is built to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender, and offers true hardwire bypass to eliminate any pickup loading when disengaged. The Blacksmith Distortion pedal is designed to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with greater consistency and durability.

Blacksmith

The Blacksmith by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion for tube amps. The pedal features a gain, volume, and passive 3-band PLEX-EQ controls, along with an LED-based gain circuit for smooth, high-output distortion. It has a 1MEG Ohms input impedance for proper pickup loading and 1K Ohms output impedance when engaged. The pedal also includes 1% metal-film resistors for consistency, high-voltage poly caps for better tone, and a military-spec circuit board for reliability. Additionally, it is equipped with a true hardwire bypass, a blue status LED for high visibility and low power consumption, and an easy access battery compartment. The Blacksmith pedal is inspired by the distortion pedals hand-made by Paul Gagon in the 1980s and is designed to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender. It aims to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with added force and consistency.

Free Fuzz

The BBE Free Fuzz features a class A vintage fuzz circuit with matched silicon transistors and true hard-wire bypass. It also includes a blue LED status indicator and comes with a 5-year warranty. The pedal has controls for volume and fuzz. The input impedance is approximately 1 MOhms, and the output impedance is 1 kOhms. It requires a +9VDC power supply with a minimum of 200ma, and it can also be powered by a 9VDC battery with a battery life of 300 hours. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 3.7" W x 1.8" H x 4.7" D, and it weighs around 3 lbs. Other features include a non-slip rubber bottom and an easy-access 9V battery compartment.

EQ

Fuzz

Overdrive and Boost

Blacksmith Distortion

The Blacksmith Distortion pedal by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion by force-feeding a tube amp. The concept was developed by Paul Gagon in the 1980s, inspired by the desire of artists for more grind out of their Marshall amps. The pedal features a distortion generation circuit feeding a 3-band passive EQ derived from a '69 Plexi, allowing users to dial in the characteristics of a particular tube amp. The EQ is also useful for shaping the tone, such as creating a killer shred tone by scooping the mids and cranking the lows and highs. The pedal features 1% metal-film resistors, high-voltage poly caps, big signal traces on a mil-spec circuit board, and a 1 MEG Ohm input resistance to welcome the guitar's signal. It is built to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender, and offers true hardwire bypass to eliminate any pickup loading when disengaged. The Blacksmith Distortion pedal is designed to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with greater consistency and durability.

Blacksmith

The Blacksmith by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion for tube amps. The pedal features a gain, volume, and passive 3-band PLEX-EQ controls, along with an LED-based gain circuit for smooth, high-output distortion. It has a 1MEG Ohms input impedance for proper pickup loading and 1K Ohms output impedance when engaged. The pedal also includes 1% metal-film resistors for consistency, high-voltage poly caps for better tone, and a military-spec circuit board for reliability. Additionally, it is equipped with a true hardwire bypass, a blue status LED for high visibility and low power consumption, and an easy access battery compartment. The Blacksmith pedal is inspired by the distortion pedals hand-made by Paul Gagon in the 1980s and is designed to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender. It aims to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with added force and consistency.

Boosta Grande

The BBE Boosta Grande is an all-analog clean boost pedal designed to provide up to 20dB of gain without altering the original sound. It features a compact chassis to save space on pedal boards. The pedal is engineered to preserve the tonal balance of the amp, even with the maximum gain of +20dB, by mildly rolling off some top end starting at about 1kHz. This prevents excessive upper harmonics when the amp's front end is driven harder with gain. The Boosta Grande has a 1-meg Ohm input, similar to the front end of a premium tube amp, and uses 1% metal-film resistors for consistent tone and a rugged circuit board for reliability. It also features a true hardwire bypass when not engaged, allowing the signal to pass entirely around the circuit without loading. The pedal operates with a 9VDC power supply or a 9V battery, with a battery life of 300 hours. Its dimensions are 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H), and it has a shipping weight of 3.3 lbs.

Power Utilities

Crusher

The BBE Crusher is a high gain distortion pedal with a passive 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, and Treble) that provides a wide range of distortion effects, from mild crunch to over-the-top, in-your-face distortion. The technical specifications are as follows: \- Input Impedance: 1 MEG Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1 kOhms \- 0dBu = 0.775Vrms \- Hardwire Bypass: Yes \- Power Requirements: DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200ma \- Battery: 9VDC \- Battery Life: 300 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs The pedal also features a true bypass, LED operation indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, and an easy-access 9V battery compartment, as well as an included external power supply.

Blacksmith Distortion

The Blacksmith Distortion pedal by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion by force-feeding a tube amp. The concept was developed by Paul Gagon in the 1980s, inspired by the desire of artists for more grind out of their Marshall amps. The pedal features a distortion generation circuit feeding a 3-band passive EQ derived from a '69 Plexi, allowing users to dial in the characteristics of a particular tube amp. The EQ is also useful for shaping the tone, such as creating a killer shred tone by scooping the mids and cranking the lows and highs. The pedal features 1% metal-film resistors, high-voltage poly caps, big signal traces on a mil-spec circuit board, and a 1 MEG Ohm input resistance to welcome the guitar's signal. It is built to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender, and offers true hardwire bypass to eliminate any pickup loading when disengaged. The Blacksmith Distortion pedal is designed to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with greater consistency and durability.

Blacksmith

The Blacksmith by BBE is an all-analog distortion pedal designed to provide a heavier, chunkier distortion for tube amps. The pedal features a gain, volume, and passive 3-band PLEX-EQ controls, along with an LED-based gain circuit for smooth, high-output distortion. It has a 1MEG Ohms input impedance for proper pickup loading and 1K Ohms output impedance when engaged. The pedal also includes 1% metal-film resistors for consistency, high-voltage poly caps for better tone, and a military-spec circuit board for reliability. Additionally, it is equipped with a true hardwire bypass, a blue status LED for high visibility and low power consumption, and an easy access battery compartment. The Blacksmith pedal is inspired by the distortion pedals hand-made by Paul Gagon in the 1980s and is designed to work with a variety of quality tube amps, from Mesa to Fender. It aims to deliver the classic Marshall tonal balance with added force and consistency.

Tremor

The Tremor by BBE is a dual-mode tremolo effect pedal that offers the flexibility of two independent speed controls. It utilizes an all-analog optical circuit to create warm pulsating sounds associated with the "vibrato" effect of vintage tube amps. The pedal features Speed 1, Speed 2, and Depth controls, as well as an On/Off Status and Speed indicator LED. It also includes a Speed 1/Speed 2 Mode switch, True Hardwire Bypass, and a 9-volt power adapter (North America Only) or 9-volt battery for power supply. Technical Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1 MEG Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm \- Bypass: True Hardwire \- Power Requirements: 9VDC (- Tip) \- Battery Life: Approximately 100 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 1.8 lbs

Mind Bender

The Mind Bender by BBE is an analog Vibrato/Chorus pedal that utilizes a BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) circuit and was patterned after two rare vintage pedals; the Boss VB-2 Vibrato (Pitch Vibrato) and Way Huge Electronics Blue Hippo (Analog Chorus). Its features include speed and depth controls, on/off status LED that pulses rate of speed control when the effect is on, vibrato/chorus mode switch, vibrato/chorus status LED, and true hardwire bypass. The pedal also comes with a 5-year warranty. The technical specifications of the Mind Bender are as follows: \- Input Impedance: 1 Meg Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm \- Hardwire Bypass: Yes \- Power Requirements: +9VDC min. 200ma \- Battery Life: Approximately 100 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 1.8 lbs The pedal's performance is highly regarded, offering a warm and impressive vibrato effect with a wide range for tone exploration. It is considered a capable vibrato pedal with a solid build and overall performance, offering great value for its price.

Supa-Charger

The BBE Supa-Charger is a high-performance universal pedal power supply with the following features and technical specifications: Features: \- Custom-wound "zero hum" toroidal transformer \- Eight isolated, regulated, and filtered outputs \- Selectable input mains switch to accommodate 110-220 voltages \- Fuse protected \- 5-year warranty \- Supports 9, 12, and 16 voltages \- Includes various power cables for different types of effect units Technical Specifications: \- Input: 120v-240v 50/60Hz \- Outputs: Six 9VDC 100mA regulated (1-4 & 7-8), Two 9VDC 200mA regulated (5-6) \- Dimensions: 6" (W) x 3.5" (D) x 1.6" (H) \- Warranty: 5 years from the date of purchase The Supa-Charger is designed to provide reliable and versatile power for various battery-operated effect devices, making it suitable for professional and enthusiast use.

Sonic Stomp

The Sonic Stomp by BBE features the following technical specifications and features: \- Fourth Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer™ \- Hardwire bypass \- Extremely low noise \- Extremely flat frequency response \- +14dB of Dynamic Range \- Focus (midrange) Control \- True Hardwire Bypass \- Through-Hole Construction PCB \- Compact Pedal Board Friendly Design \- Top Mounted Input, Output and DC Inlet \- Power Requirements: +9VDC min. 200ma \- Battery Life: 15 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) \- Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs

Free Fuzz

The BBE Free Fuzz features a class A vintage fuzz circuit with matched silicon transistors and true hard-wire bypass. It also includes a blue LED status indicator and comes with a 5-year warranty. The pedal has controls for volume and fuzz. The input impedance is approximately 1 MOhms, and the output impedance is 1 kOhms. It requires a +9VDC power supply with a minimum of 200ma, and it can also be powered by a 9VDC battery with a battery life of 300 hours. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 3.7" W x 1.8" H x 4.7" D, and it weighs around 3 lbs. Other features include a non-slip rubber bottom and an easy-access 9V battery compartment.

Two Timer

The BBE Two Timer is a dual-mode analog delay pedal that offers warm and haunting tones reminiscent of tape-style delays. It features two independent delay times, foot-selectable via the TIME 1/TIME 2 mode switch, allowing for one delay setup for a short slapback rhythm sound while another is set to a longer delay for solos. The pedal's circuit features a BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) for analog warmth and character, 1% Metal Film resistors for pristine audio quality, and a True Hardwire Bypass for a clean signal path. The delay range is 0ms to 330ms, and it has controls for Time 1, Time 2, repeat, and mix. The pedal operates on a 9VDC power supply or a 9V battery, with a battery life of approximately 30 hours. The dimensions of the pedal are 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H), and it weighs approximately 1.8 lbs.

BenchPress

The BBE BenchPress is a vintage compressor pedal patterned after the long- discontinued Ross compressor. It features a NOS CA3080 Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) and true hard-wire bypass for improved fidelity. The pedal also includes a blue LED status indicator, an easy access battery compartment, and has the following specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MEG Ohms \- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm \- Hardwire Bypass: Yes \- Power Requirements: DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200ma, Battery Life: 300 hours \- Dimensions: 3.7" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 1.8" (H) The BBE BenchPress is suitable for use with guitars and offers players more flexibility than the original with its Attack control.

Opto Stomp

The BBE Opto Stomp is a rugged, stomp-box style pedal that provides vintage soft-knee optical compression for guitars, bass, and keyboards. Its features include a vintage optical limiter, volume and compression controls, a -15dB pad switch, 1/4" phone inputs and outputs, and true hard-wire bypass. The pedal operates on a 9V battery or an included AC adapter (North America only). The technical specifications are as follows: \- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 1dB) \- Signal to Noise Ratio: 101dB \- THD: 0.01% @ 1kHz \- Noise: -94dBu \- Input Impedance: 1 MEG Ohm \- Output Impedance: 1 kOhm \- Power Requirements: 9VDC battery with a battery life of 50 hours The Opto Stomp is designed to offer transparent control of dynamics and very musical compression reminiscent of classic vintage optical-element compressors from the 50s and 60s.

Tremolo

Outboard Compression

MaxCom Dual Compressor And Sonic Maximizer

The MaxCom Dual Compressor And Sonic Maximizer by BBE is an all-analog, easy- to-use dual channel compressor/limiter/gate and Sonic Maximizer that provides clean, distortion-free compression for live or pre-recorded material. It is suitable for applications in recording studios, live sound reinforcement, churches, clubs, concert halls, and contracting applications. Specifications: \- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz \- Total Harmonic Distortion (T.H.D. ): Less than 0.05% \- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 94dB \- Threshold: -40dBu to +20dBu \- Compression ratio: 1:1-11:1 \- Attack time: 0.1-200 msec \- Gate threshold: Off to +10dBu Features: \- Full Function 4th Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer \- THAT Corp. VCA \- 2 channel compressor/expander unit with gate function \- Peak limiter to protect from clipping \- Inputs and outputs via balanced XLR or unbalanced 1/4" jacks \- Key in and out via 1/4" TRS \- 2-year Warranty \- Made in the USA The MaxCom is designed to control vocals, stereo mixes, and provide hard limiting for speaker protection, offering reliability and sonic excellence.

482i Sonic Maximizer

The BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer is a 2-channel signal processor designed for use in -10dBu line level applications. It features dual-mono operation with independent Lo Contour and Process controls for each channel. The Lo Contour control adjusts the level of phase-corrected low frequencies, while the Process control adjusts the level of phase-corrected high frequencies in the program material. The unit also includes a 5-segment LED output level meter, a BBE function button to switch the BBE process on or off, and an LED indicator to show the status of the BBE process. The technical specifications of the BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer are as follows: \- Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 0.5dBu, 10dBu input in bypass mode \- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): Less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz in process mode \- Maximum output: +18dBu (may vary due to control settings) \- Input impedance: 47k Ohms, unbalanced 1/4” phone jack or RCA jack \- Output impedance: 1k Ohms, unbalanced 1/4” phone jack or RCA jack \- Sensitivity: -45dBu for maximum process \- Maximum Process: +12dBu boost at 5kHz, -10dBu input \- Lo Contour: +12dBu boost at 50Hz, -10dBu input \- Power requirements: 100-120VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 watts for U.S., Canada, and Japan models; 220-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 watts for other models \- Dimensions: 19”(W) x 5.5”(D) x 1.7”(H) \- Shipping Weight: 6.5 lbs. The unit is designed for applications such as home studios, P.A. systems, DJ setups, instrument racks, and recording studios. It is important to note that the BBE Sonic Maximizer is a line level signal processor and should be connected prior to the power amp in any audio system to prevent damage to the unit or subsequent components in the system. For service and warranty information, it is recommended to contact BBE Sound, Inc. directly or the authorized dealer from whom the unit was purchased.

Sonic Maximizer 422A

362 Sonic Maximizer

Outboard EQ

482i Sonic Maximizer

The BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer is a 2-channel signal processor designed for use in -10dBu line level applications. It features dual-mono operation with independent Lo Contour and Process controls for each channel. The Lo Contour control adjusts the level of phase-corrected low frequencies, while the Process control adjusts the level of phase-corrected high frequencies in the program material. The unit also includes a 5-segment LED output level meter, a BBE function button to switch the BBE process on or off, and an LED indicator to show the status of the BBE process. The technical specifications of the BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer are as follows: \- Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 0.5dBu, 10dBu input in bypass mode \- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): Less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz in process mode \- Maximum output: +18dBu (may vary due to control settings) \- Input impedance: 47k Ohms, unbalanced 1/4” phone jack or RCA jack \- Output impedance: 1k Ohms, unbalanced 1/4” phone jack or RCA jack \- Sensitivity: -45dBu for maximum process \- Maximum Process: +12dBu boost at 5kHz, -10dBu input \- Lo Contour: +12dBu boost at 50Hz, -10dBu input \- Power requirements: 100-120VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 watts for U.S., Canada, and Japan models; 220-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 watts for other models \- Dimensions: 19”(W) x 5.5”(D) x 1.7”(H) \- Shipping Weight: 6.5 lbs. The unit is designed for applications such as home studios, P.A. systems, DJ setups, instrument racks, and recording studios. It is important to note that the BBE Sonic Maximizer is a line level signal processor and should be connected prior to the power amp in any audio system to prevent damage to the unit or subsequent components in the system. For service and warranty information, it is recommended to contact BBE Sound, Inc. directly or the authorized dealer from whom the unit was purchased.

Sonic Maximizer 422A

362 Sonic Maximizer

Outboard Multi-Effects