The DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze is a Digitech compressor pedal, currently around $99.56. Close alternatives include the Demon FX Call 76 and the Boss BC-1X. It pairs well with the Ampeg SVT-CL and the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450.
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech · pedal
The DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze is a dedicated bass compressor pedal from DigiTech's X series, optimized for bass guitar with Squeeze (compression), Level, and Tone controls. The Bass Squeeze design targets bass-specific dynamics control with a compressor voiced for bass frequency content to avoid thinning bass tone at high compression settings.
- compression
- compressor
- bass
- frequency
- live
- studio
- tracking
- sustain
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
8% matchRun the XBS Bass Squeeze ahead of the SVT-CL for live-ready compression before the amp's own growling tube stage reacts.
Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450
Phil Jones
8% matchPhil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450's own high headroom character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
7% matchFulltone OCD leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
5% matchPut Walrus Audio Fable after DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze in the signal chain, clear of DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchAlexander Pedals Radical Delay's pristine voice goes after DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Joyo R-27 Scylla Bass Compressor
Joyo
67% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor
Arcade Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects
74% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor
Laney
69% similarityShared character: tone_control, bass, compressor
Similar character
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Boss BC-1X
Boss
68% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
68% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just
Demon Fx
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze?+
The closest matches in character are the Demon FX Call 76, the Boss BC-1X, the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher, Joyo R-27 Scylla Bass Compressor, Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor, Ashdown Velvet Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor.
What pairs well with the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg SVT-CL, Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi — Run the XBS Bass Squeeze ahead of the SVT-CL for live-ready compression before the amp's own growling tube stage reacts..
How much does the DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze cost?+
Around $99.56 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).