The Fender Sidekick Bass is a Fender amplifier. Close alternatives include the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 and the Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box. It pairs well with the Zvex 59 Sound and the TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive.
Fender Sidekick Bass
Fender · amplifier
The Fender Sidekick Bass is a solid-state bass practice amplifier from Fender Sidekick series, produced in the 1980s. Sidekick amps were Fender entry-level solid-state practice and rehearsal amplifiers designed for beginners and players who needed affordable, reliable amplification. The Sidekick Bass provides basic bass amplification in a compact, lightweight format suited to home practice.
- bass
- practice
- reliable
- vintage
- modern
- rehearsal
- solid state
- basic bass amplification
Good for
- Practice
Pedals that stack with the Fender Sidekick Bass
Zvex 59 Sound
Zvex
29% matchWhat Zvex 59 Sound brings here leans toward edge of breakup — that's worth building a pairing around
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
28% matchFender Sidekick Bass's transparent character and TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive's transparent voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Catalinbread Formula 5F6
Catalinbread
28% matchCatalinbread Formula 5F6's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying
Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection
Catalinbread
24% matchPut Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection after Fender Sidekick Bass in the signal chain, clear of Fender Sidekick Bass's own gain stage
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
18% matchOrigin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
5% matchKeep Carl Martin DeLayla XL in Fender Sidekick Bass's effects loop, clear of Fender Sidekick Bass's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
5% matchKeep Carl Martin Headroom in Fender Sidekick Bass's effects loop, clear of Fender Sidekick Bass's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
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Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8
Electronic Audio Experiments
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box
Catalinbread
72% similarityCatalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp
Universal Audio
72% similarityUniversal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Tone King Imperial Preamp
Tone King
72% similarityTone King Imperial Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Rumble 40 Ivory
Fender
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Frontman 60B
Fender
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Rumble 25 Ivory
Fender
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Traynor SB106
Traynor
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W 1x7 Bass Combo
Phil Jones
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo
Phil Jones
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Hiwatt Bulldog 30 Combo
Hiwatt
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Sidekick Bass?+
The closest matches in character are the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8, the Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box, the Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp.
What pairs well with the Fender Sidekick Bass?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Zvex 59 Sound, TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive, Catalinbread Formula 5F6 — What Zvex 59 Sound brings here leans toward edge of breakup — that's worth building a pairing around.