The Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive is a Behringer overdrive pedal, currently around $28.90. Close alternatives include the Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive and the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1. It pairs well with the Peavey MiniMAX and the EVH 000.
Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive
Behringer · pedal
The Behringer BOD400 is a bass overdrive pedal based on the Boss ODB-3 circuit, designed to add gritty overdrive and distortion to bass guitar without losing low-end definition. A blend control mixes the overdriven signal with the dry bass signal, preserving the fundamental while adding harmonic content. The circuit supports the full frequency range of four, five, and six-string basses. It delivers warm tube-like saturation at low gain settings and more aggressive distortion at higher settings. Built as a budget alternative to the ODB-3, the BOD400 covers rock, metal, and alternative bass tones where grit and growl are needed without overwhelming fundamental clarity.
- overdrive
- bass
- warm
- dry
- low gain
- gritty
- grit
- saturation
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive is commonly used in
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Metal
- Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive
Peavey MiniMAX
Peavey
19% matchStack Peavey MiniMAX on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EVH 000 gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head
Randall
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head brings the high gain it's missing
Randall KH75 Kirk Hammett Signature 2-Channel 75W 1x12 Combo
Randall
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Randall KH75 Kirk Hammett Signature 2-Channel 75W 1x12 Combo gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
23% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
22% matchInto a low gain tone, Wren and Cuff Box of War OG brings the fuzzy it's missing
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
13% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Bad after Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive's own gain stage
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
12% matchCaline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
9% matchRun Cusack Music Delay TME after Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive's warm voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Angry 4-in-1 Distortion/Fuzz
Keeley
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Keeley Angry 4-in-1 Distortion/Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
SONICAKE Fazy Sandwich Classic Fuzz
Sonicake
tonal matchSONICAKE Fazy Sandwich Classic Fuzz's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Boutique & premium upgrades
Boss ODB-3
Boss
77% similarity“The Behringer BOD400 is a bass overdrive pedal based on the Boss ODB-3 circuit, designed to add gritty overdrive and distortion to bass guitar”
Ashdown Jmy-dd
Ashdown
74% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, bass, definition
Carl Martin Bass Drive
Carl Martin
72% similarityShared character: blend, rich_harmonic_content, high_gain_settings
Boss BB-1X
Boss
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, blend, bass
Dunlop MXR M85 Bass Distortion
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, blend, bass
Ashdown James LoMenzo KegaDrive Bass Distortion
Ashdown
70% similarityShared character: blend, grit, aggressive_playing
Similar character
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
71% similarityShared character: bass, definition, grit
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, definition, grit
Death By Audio Basswar
Death By Audio
70% similarityShared character: blend, definition, aggressive_playing
Dunlop Way Huge WM91 Pork & Pickle
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, blend, bass
Mad Professor MP-Aod
Mad Professor
67% similarityShared character: grit, mix, warm
Electro-Harmonix Blogger
Electro-Harmonix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive, the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1, the Death By Audio Basswar. Boutique upgrades: Boss ODB-3, Ashdown Jmy-dd, Carl Martin Bass Drive.
What pairs well with the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MiniMAX, EVH 000, Synergy SL2 Module — Stack Peavey MiniMAX on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight.
How much does the Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive cost?+
Around $28.90 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).