The Blaxx BX-Bass Limit is a Blaxx compressor pedal, currently around $59.99. Close alternatives include the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition and the Boss BC-1X. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx · pedal
The BLAXX BX-BASS LIMIT is a limiter and enhancer pedal for electric bass from the BLAXX series by Stagg, using Volume, Threshold, and Attack controls to smooth bass dynamics and clamp down on signal peaks before they overload an amplifier or recording interface. The enhancer stage adds clarity and definition back into the compressed, limited bass signal so the tone stays present rather than dull or squashed. Users report noiseless, transparent limiting that works well set at the end of a bass pedal chain. It suits bass players wanting a straightforward, budget-friendly way to tame dynamic peaks and keep a tight, controlled low end live or in the studio.
What stands out
“The BLAXX BX-BASS LIMIT is a limiter and enhancer pedal for electric bass from the BLAXX series by Stagg, using Volume, Threshold, and Attack controls to smooth bass dynamics and clamp down on signal peaks before they overload an amplifier …”
— from the listing
“Tone: transparent dynamic limiting with adjustable Threshold and Attack for controlling bass signal peaks while maintaining the fundamental tone character of the instrument”
— from the community notes
“Standout weakness: the design is a limiter , so it cannot be configured for gentle ratio compression with gradual reduction”
— from the community notes
“It suits bass players wanting a straightforward, budget-friendly way to , controlled low end live or in the studio”
— from the listing
“transparent limiting that works well set at the end of a bass pedal chain”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“Signal-chain interaction: place at the front of the bass chain before drive or preamp; Threshold and Attack controls allow tuning for fingerstyle, slap, or pick playing response”
— from the community notes
“the dedicated attack control in addition to threshold gives this budget limiter more practical adjustability than many entry-level compressor designs that offer only a single control”
— from the community notes
- bass
- attack
- dynamic
- peak
- transparent
- fundamental
- clarity
- bypass
Good for
- Busking
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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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. - Jazz
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Amps that pair well with the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Bad Cat Lynx 50 after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Pedals that stack with the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
23% matchBeetronics Overhive's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Meris Polymoon's modulated voice goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Blaxx BX-Bass Limit's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Blaxx BX-Bass Limit's dynamic voice out front: Dawner Prince Boonar goes after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just after Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
54% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, volume
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
52% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
50% similarityShared character: dynamic control, peak, compressor
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
46% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss
46% similarityShared character: bass, definition, attack
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects
44% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition, the Boss BC-1X, the Behringer BLE400. Budget picks: Behringer BLE400. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher, Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor, Ashdown Velvet Compressor.
What pairs well with the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Blaxx BX-Bass Limit cost?+
Around $59.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).