The Xotic BRC-v2 is a Xotic overdrive pedal, currently around $172. Close alternatives include the Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 and the Tech 21 Bass Boost Fuzz Metallic Analog Bass. It pairs well with the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass and the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp.
Xotic BRC-v2
Xotic · pedal
The Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 is the updated second version of the Xotic RC Booster adapted for bass guitar from Xotic Effects of Los Angeles, delivering a transparent, clean signal boost with subtle harmonic enhancement tailored for bass frequency response.
- bass
- transparent
- clean boost
- boost
- subtle
- frequency response
- subtle harmonic enhancement
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Xotic BRC-v2 is commonly used in
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the Xotic BRC-v2
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
18% matchVox Mini SuperBeetle Bass's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
16% 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
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
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
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
Pedals that stack with the Xotic BRC-v2
Way Huge Swollen Pickle
Way Huge
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Way Huge Swollen Pickle brings the fuzzy it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
19% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
14% matchMXR ZW90 Wylde Phase's modulated voice goes after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Xotic BRC-v2's own transparent character
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
10% matchWampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
6% matchKeep Xotic BRC-v2's transparent voice out front: Strymon BigSky goes after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
6% matchRun Eventide Modulated Delay after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic BRC-v2'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 matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchInto Xotic BRC-v2, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Aguilar DB 925
Aguilar
65% similarityShared character: bass, boost, transparent
Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal
Ampeg
65% similarityShared character: bass, boost, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord
Electro-Harmonix
64% similarityShared character: bass, boost
Aguilar - OBP-1TK On-Board Bass Preamp
Aguilar
64% similarityShared character: bass, boost
Ashdown Pro-FX Two-Band Boost
Ashdown
64% similarityShared character: bass, boost
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Xotic BRC-v2?+
The closest matches in character are the Xotic Bass RC Booster V2, the Tech 21 Bass Boost Fuzz Metallic Analog Bass, the Aguilar DB 925. Budget picks: Aguilar DB 925, Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal, Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord. Boutique upgrades: Orange Bass Butler Bi-Amp Bass Preamp.
What pairs well with the Xotic BRC-v2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module — Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Xotic BRC-v2 cost?+
Around $172 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).