The Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp is a Demon Fx preamp pedal, currently around $47.80. Close alternatives include the Markbass MB Instrument PRE and the Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass. It pairs well with the Suhr Rufus Reloaded and the ThorpyFX The Dane.
Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp
Demon Fx · pedal
The Demon FX Bear Paw is an analog bass preamp pedal from the Chinese budget effects manufacturer Demon FX, providing bass frequency-optimized preamplification for tone shaping and signal boosting. Designed for bass guitar with bass-specific EQ and preamp character. Budget-accessible pricing from Demon FX.
What stands out
“Use-case wise it suits bass players on a budget who need a standalone bass preamp for direct recording or live sound”
— from the community notes
“Bass-specific design optimizes the preamp for bass frequency shaping needs”
— from the reviews
“The Bear Paw delivers analog bass preamp functionality at a budget price point, providing bass frequency shaping and preamplification for bass players who need tone control beyond the amplifier's onboard EQ”
— from the community notes
“Designed for bass guitar with bass-specific EQ and preamp character”
— from the listing
“The Demon FX Bear Paw is an analog bass preamp pedal from the Chinese budget effects manufacturer Demon FX, providing bass frequency-optimized preamplification for tone shaping and signal boosting”
— from the listing
- bass
- frequency
- eq
- direct recording
- live
- simple
- di
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Gospel
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
7% matchSuhr Rufus Reloaded leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
7% matchThorpyFX The Dane's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchKeep Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp's analog warmth voice out front: Caroline Guitar Company Somersault goes after Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
6% matchWhat Ashdown Studio Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
4% matchKeep Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3 after Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp in the signal chain, clear of Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Source Audio Nemesis
Source Audio
4% matchRun Source Audio Nemesis after Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp in the signal chain, clear of Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost goes in front of Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp in the chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah belongs in front of Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Boutique & premium upgrades
AnalogWorkshop Jaguar Bass Preamp
Analogworkshop
60% similarityShared character: bass, live
Demon FX AG Bass Preamp
Demon Fx
57% similarityShared character: bass, live
One Control Sonic Silver PEG Bass Pre-amp
One Control
55% similarityShared character: bass
Master Effects Manta Ray 2-band Bass Preamp
Master Effects
52% similarityShared character: bass, simple
MXR Thump Bass Preamp
MXR
51% similarityShared character: alternative, bass
Electro-Harmonix Battalion Bass Preamp/DI
Electro-Harmonix
51% similarityShared character: bass, signal chain
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Markbass MB Instrument PRE
Markbass
59% similarityShared character: live, alternative, bass
Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass
Tech 21
54% similarityShared character: signal chain, bass
ISP Technologies Beta Bass Preamp
Isp Technologies
53% similarityShared character: alternative, bass
Ortega MagusPRO/B
Ortega
53% similarityShared character: bass
AnalogWorkshop TB5
Analogworkshop
53% similarityShared character: bass
Palmer Pepampbass
Palmer
46% similarityShared character: bass
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp?+
The closest matches in character are the Markbass MB Instrument PRE, the Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass, the ISP Technologies Beta Bass Preamp. Boutique upgrades: AnalogWorkshop Jaguar Bass Preamp, Demon FX AG Bass Preamp, One Control Sonic Silver PEG Bass Pre-amp.
What pairs well with the Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Suhr Rufus Reloaded, ThorpyFX The Dane, Caroline Guitar Company Somersault — Suhr Rufus Reloaded leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp cost?+
Around $47.80 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).