The Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer is a Boss compressor pedal, currently around $85.37. Close alternatives include the Boss BC-1X and the Caline Blue CP 45 Caline. It pairs well with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss · pedal
The Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer is a dynamics processing pedal designed specifically for bass guitar. Combines limiting compression with a proprietary Enhance circuit that adds airy high-frequency brightness to restore presence lost during compression. Controls include Level for output, Release for limiting release time, Ratio for compression intensity, and Enhance for high-frequency restoration. Suited for bass players who want transparent dynamics control with improved clarity and attack definition across studio and live use.
- compression
- bass
- brightness
- live
- frequency
- studio
- attack
- presence
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer 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. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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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. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
23% matchRun the LMB-3's live-ready compression ahead of the RB-115 for even dynamics before the amp's own massive preamp reacts.
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar Unity Bass U250
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar Unity Bass U250 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Dirty Shirley gives it high gain to fill it with
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss OD-1 Overdrive
Boss
26% matchRun Boss OD-1 Overdrive into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Fuzz Distortion
Electro-Harmonix
26% matchWhat Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas gives it high gain to fill it with
Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+
Dunlop
22% matchBoss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer's compressed voice suits Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+'s own compressed character
DOD Chthonic Fuzz
Dod
15% matchBoss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
15% matchPut Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb after Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer in the signal chain, clear of Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
15% matchEventide Modulated Delay's modulated voice goes after Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Benson Amps Deep Sea Diver
Benson Amps
14% matchWhat Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Boss
69% similarityShared character: signal_chain, attack, compression
Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor
Laney
69% similarityShared character: compression, studio, clarity
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
68% similarityShared character: bass, attack, compression
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
67% similarityShared character: bass, attack, compression
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar character
Boss BC-1X
Boss
72% similarityShared character: high_frequencies, bass, signal_chain
Caline Blue CP 45 Caline
Caline
70% similarityShared character: one_octave, signal_chain, attack
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
68% similarityShared character: bass, attack, compression
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: extreme_settings, bass, attack
Empress Bass Compressor Blue
Empress
68% similarityShared character: attack, studio, transparent
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
67% similarityShared character: compression, studio, bass
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss BC-1X, the Caline Blue CP 45 Caline, the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition. Budget picks: Blaxx BX-Bass Limit, Behringer BLE400. Boutique upgrades: Boss CP-1X Compressor, Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor.
What pairs well with the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Ampeg V-4 — Run the LMB-3's live-ready compression ahead of the RB-115 for even dynamics before the amp's own massive preamp reacts..
How much does the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer cost?+
Around $85.37 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).