Origin Effects BASSRIG 64 Black Panel Bass Preamp Pedal

The Ultimate Vintage Vintage Amp-in-a-Box for Serious Bassists

The Origin Effects BASSRIG '64 Black Panel is a complete, all-analog bass preamp and studio-grade DI designed to capture the iconic soul, hyper-responsive dynamics, and unmistakable grit of history's greatest single-channel tube amplifiers. By operating with an internal circuit architecture that mirrors a real tube amp—using entirely discrete, transistor-based circuitry instead of standard digital modeling—this pedal delivers genuine amplifier feel directly to your pedalboard.

Whether you need to front-load a clean stage amplifier or run direct into the house PA mixer, the BASSRIG '64 injects your signal with the classic, scoopable mid-range character, deep low-end anchor, and glassy top-end clarity that defined the golden era of soul, funk, and classic rock recording sessions.

Recreating the Empires of Showman and Bassman Tones

Origin Effects built this pedal around the exact tone stacks of the legendary mid-1960s Fender Showman and Bassman circuits. Utilizing the interactive Bass, Middle, and Treble controls, players can seamlessly navigate between pristine, highly articulate clean tones and warm, saturated drive. The onboard toggle switches allow you to instantly adapt your voicing: kick on the **Bright Switch** for added pick-attack snap, or engage the **Fat Switch** to add thick, harmonically rich compression to the lower registers of a vintage passive bass.

Studio-Grade Direct Routing and Proprietary Cab Sim

Equipped with a balanced XLR DI output, the BASSRIG '64 features an all-analog cabinet simulator meticulously voiced after a vintage Fender 2x15" bass enclosure. This means your direct-to-front-of-house or studio monitor feed carries the acoustic air, wood resonance, and power-amp push of an authentic vintage stack. Additionally, the unique **Amp Out EQ** filter control allows you to shape the independent 1/4" output, meaning you can correct for the global voicing of whatever physical stage amplifier you plug into without ever disturbing the pristine tone passing through the direct XLR line.

Technical Specifications Matrix

• Circuit Architecture: 100% discrete, all-analog tube amplifier recreation pipeline.
• Tone Controls: Interactive 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) mirroring 1960s black-panel topology.
• Voicing Toggles: Bright switch for high-frequency definition; Fat switch for low-end thickness and harmonic warmth.
• Direct Routing Section: Balanced XLR DI out with low-latency ground-lift switch capability.
• Analog Cabinet Emulation: Built-in 2x15" vintage bass speaker cabinet simulation curve on the DI path.
• Amp Out EQ Filter: Variable high-frequency and low-frequency compensation filters to match any live stage amp platform.
• Power Performance: Requires standard 9VDC center-negative power supply (high-headroom internal voltage conversion active).
• Enclosure & Build: Heavy-duty, ultra-rugged stainless steel chassis engineered and manufactured in England.

Best For: Classic Rock, Motown/Soul, Retro Funk, Worship Direct-to-PA Rigs, Studio Tracking.

Tone Profile: Glassy, scoopable, punchy, warm, and highly touch-responsive.

Compare To: Vintage 1965 Fender Bassman, Fender Showman stacks, SansAmp Bass Driver DI, and the Noble Tube Preamp DI.

Sanctuary Expert Note:
"If your tonal benchmark is the organic, woody thump of James Jamerson or the classic grit of 70s stadium rock, this is your pedal. The BASSRIG '64 completely bridges the gap between old-school tube character and modern, zero-stage-volume convenience."