The Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive is a Sonicake overdrive pedal, currently around $98.75. Close alternatives include the Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal and the Ampeg F17-1. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive
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The Sonicake B Factory is a bass-specific preamp pedal combining a classic-style optical compressor, drive stage, and 3-band EQ with both quarter-inch and balanced XLR outputs. The compressor is smooth and gradual rather than aggressively squeezing the signal, and the drive stage stays clean until roughly the halfway point on its knob, after which it produces a moderate, growling breakup rather than harsh distortion. The EQ can be routed either before or after the drive and compression stages, giving bassists flexible tone-shaping order, and the pedal draws modest power for pedalboard-friendly operation.
- preamp
- drive
- optical
- compression
- compressor
- eq
- stage
- xlr
Good for
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive is commonly used in
- 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. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Folk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
18% matchLaney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman Jose LTD brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Bad Cat Lynx 50 brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Suhr Rufus Reloaded brings the fuzzy it's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
21% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
15% matchBoss BF-2 Flanger's analog warmth voice goes after Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive's own compressed character
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
12% matchWampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor's compressed voice suits Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive's own compressed character
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchKeep Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay after Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
7% matchFender Hammertone Reverb's lush voice goes after Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchInto Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive, Tone City Dry Martini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive gives it exactly that
Boutique & premium upgrades
Orange Bass Butler Bi-Amp Bass Preamp
Orange
76% similarityShared character: compression, pedal, preamp
Electro-Harmonix Bass Metaphors
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, pedal
Ashdown John Myung Double Drive
Ashdown
68% similarityShared character: players, pedal, bass
Laney Digbeth DB-Pre
Laney
68% similarityShared character: compression, preamp, bass
Walrus Audio Badwater Bass Pre-Amp
Walrus Audio
66% similarityShared character: pedal, compressor, preamp
Source Audio SA250-US
Source Audio
64% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, pedal
Similar character
Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal
Ampeg
72% similarityShared character: pedalboard, compression, pedal
Ampeg F17-1
Ampeg
70% similarityShared character: compression, pedal, stage
Behringer BDI21
Behringer
70% similarityShared character: stage, preamp, bass
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
67% similarityShared character: preamp, bass, live
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive?+
The closest matches in character are the Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal, the Ampeg F17-1, the Behringer BDI21. Boutique upgrades: Orange Bass Butler Bi-Amp Bass Preamp, Electro-Harmonix Bass Metaphors, Ashdown John Myung Double Drive.
What pairs well with the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Sonicake B Factory Analog Bass Preamp Comp and Overdrive cost?+
Around $98.75 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).