The Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive is a Mad Professor overdrive pedal, currently around $266. Close alternatives include the Mooer MOD2 Rumble Drive and the Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive. It pairs well with the Ampeg SVT-CL and the Ampeg RB-110.
Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive
Mad Professor · pedal
The Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive is a bass-specific overdrive pedal from Mad Professor, designed to deliver warm, musical overdrive saturation tuned for the bass frequency range while preserving the essential low-end punch that bass guitar requires. Mad Professor's natural, amp-like design philosophy extends to the Blueberry Bass OD, providing touch-sensitive, expressive overdrive for bass players.
What stands out
“Used by bass players who want warm, musical overdrive”
— from the community notes
“The Blueberry Bass Overdrive delivers warm, natural bass overdrive with Mad Professor's characteristic touch sensitivity and organic response”
— from the reviews
“The Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive is a bass-specific overdrive pedal from Mad Professor, designed to deliver warm, musical overdrive saturation tuned for the bass frequency range while preserving the essential low-end punch that ba…”
— from the listing
“Mad Professor's natural, amp-like design philosophy extends to the Blueberry Bass OD, providing touch-sensitive, expressive overdrive for bass players”
— from the listing
“Low-end definition is preserved while adding musical overdrive saturation”
— from the reviews
- overdrive
- bass
- musical
- touch
- expressive
- amp like
- low end
- low end punch
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive is commonly used in
- Blues
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Americana
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Ampeg SVT-CL leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg RB-110
Ampeg
18% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Ampeg RB-110's own gritty character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Ceriatone British Style 2525 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive
Maxon RTC600 Compressor
Maxon
25% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Maxon RTC600 Compressor's compressed voice suits Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive's own dynamic character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
20% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky
Zvex
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.
Run ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky after Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
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 JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition after Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
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.
Run Echoplex EP-3 after Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dophix Dante
Dophix
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Dophix Dante brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, MXR Badass Variac brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
One Control Hooker's Green Bass Machine
One Control
54% similarityShared character: bass, warm, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord
Electro-Harmonix
53% similarityShared character: bass, definition, touch
Boss BB-1X
Boss
51% similarityShared character: bass, natural, response
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
43% similarityShared character: bass, definition, overdrive
Aguilar DB 925
Aguilar
41% similarityShared character: bass
Similar character
Mooer MOD2 Rumble Drive
Mooer
53% similarityShared character: definition, bass, warm
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
51% similarityShared character: bass, definition, natural
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
50% similarityShared character: bass, definition, natural
Electronic Audio Experiments Greathammer Bass Driver
Electronic Audio Experiments
48% similarityShared character: definition, bass, warm
Mission Engineering Momentum Bass Overdrive
Mission Engineering
48% similarityShared character: bass, touch, warm
Maxon BD10 Bass Driver
Maxon
48% similarityShared character: bass, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Mooer MOD2 Rumble Drive, the Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive, the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1. Budget picks: One Control Hooker's Green Bass Machine, Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord, Boss BB-1X.
What pairs well with the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg SVT-CL, Ampeg RB-110, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head — Ampeg SVT-CL leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Mad Professor Blueberry Bass Overdrive cost?+
Around $266 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).