The Carl Martin Bass Chorus is a Carl Martin chorus pedal, currently around $379.92. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Carl Martin · pedal
The Carl Martin BassChorus is a dedicated bass chorus pedal designed to apply warm analog chorus modulation optimized for the bass guitar frequency range without thinning the low-end character. Features Rate and Depth controls for standard chorus shaping, with the bass-specific frequency response preserving fundamental low-end presence while modulating upper harmonics. Carl Martin boutique Danish construction ensures reliable, high-quality analog processing. Suited for bass players who want classic chorus thickening and stereo spread without sacrificing low-end punch.
What stands out
“Features Rate and Depth controls for standard chorus shaping, with the bass-specific frequency response preserving fundamental low-end presence while modulating upper harmonics”
— from the listing
“The Carl Martin BassChorus is a dedicated bass chorus pedal designed to apply warm analog chorus modulation optimized for the bass guitar frequency range”
— from the listing
“Suited for bass players who want classic chorus thickening and stereo spread”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Bass-optimized frequency response preserves low-end punch while modulating higher harmonics for natural-sounding bass chorus”
— from the reviews
“Use-case wise it suits bass players in recording or live settings who want subtle chorus enhancement or pronounced stereo spread”
— from the community notes
- bass
- analog chorus
- frequency response
- harmonics
- low end
- fundamental
- chorus
- stereo
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Carl Martin Bass Chorus is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Neo Soul
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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. - Country Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Carl Martin Bass Chorus
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 Carl Martin Bass Chorus in the chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII goes after Carl Martin Bass Chorus in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Carl Martin Bass Chorus in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
22% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
21% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
11% 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 Carl Martin Bass Chorus's analog warmth voice out front: Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal goes after Carl Martin Bass Chorus in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after Carl Martin Bass Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Carl Martin Bass Chorus — 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 earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Carl Martin Bass Chorus — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) belongs in front of Carl Martin Bass Chorus, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box in front of Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the Carl Martin Bass Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the Carl Martin Bass Chorus cost?+
Around $379.92 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).