The Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher is an Electro-Harmonix compressor pedal, currently around $84.66. Close alternatives include the Boss BC-1X and the Demon FX Call 76. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher is a compression and sustainer pedal designed specifically for bass, delivering smooth dynamics control, evened out levels and added sustain while preserving low end. It offers Volume, Sustain and Attack controls to shape how the compression responds, from subtle leveling that tightens a performance to heavy, sustaining squeeze for fat, even bass lines. Built to keep the bass punchy and clear under compression, it suits funk, rock, pop and studio bassists who want reliable, musical compression to control peaks, smooth out playing dynamics and add sustain, in a simple, affordable and pedalboard friendly enclosure.
What stands out
“Its most praised qualities are the musical bass focused compression, the added sustain and the value”
— from the community notes
“Built to keep the bass punchy and clear under compression, it suits funk, rock, pop and studio bassists who want reliable, musical compression to control peaks, smooth out playing dynamics and add sustain, in a simple, affordable and pedalb…”
— from the listing
“In a rig it sits early in the bass chain, with the Sustain and Attack controls shaping the squeeze”
— from the community notes
“It is used to even out levels, control peaks and add sustain across funk, rock and pop, keeping the low end intact while smoothing dynamics”
— from the community notes
“The common caveat is that at heavy settings it can add noise or sound squashed, and it is a straightforward compressor”
— from the community notes
- bass
- compression
- sustain
- attack
- dynamic
- peak
- compressor
- musical
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher is commonly used in
- Rock
- Funk
- 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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
15% matchMarshall Super Bass's own bright 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
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
24% matchJHS Smiley leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Zoom MS-60B+
Zoom
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (thin → full)
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium
Catalinbread
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (thin → full)
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Kirkland Custom Boost
pedal
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
8% 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 Meris Polymoon after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Dawner Prince Boonar's modulated voice goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher's own compressed character — 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
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes after Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
63% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects
53% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, attack
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
52% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
52% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Boss
50% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, sustain
Similar character
Boss BC-1X
Boss
53% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
46% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, compression
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
45% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss
44% similarityShared character: extreme settings, bass, attack
Dr. Green The tourniquet
Dr Green
43% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
See all alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss BC-1X, the Demon FX Call 76, the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition. Budget picks: Blaxx BX-Bass Limit, Behringer BLE400. Boutique upgrades: Ashdown Velvet Compressor, Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Marshall Super Bass's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher cost?+
Around $84.66 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).