MALEKKO MAESTRO B:ASSMASTER.
Paul Barker has relied on the Maestro Brassmaster for years to give his guitar a unique sound not found anywhere else. Using his trusted Brassmaster as reference, Josh and Paul have worked hard so that the Malekko B:ASSMASTER sounds exactly like the original.
The Malekko B:ASSMASTER also includes a number of much needed modern updates: popless true bypass, uniquely recessed LED, smaller sturdy alluminum enclosure, top of the line components, and virtually indestructable lexan graphics.
Although the B:ASSMASTER's controls look simple, they yield an amazing amount of tonal variations.
First, the B:ASSMASTER has the unique ability to turn up the fuzz (ass volume) or clean signal (bass volume) seperately. Thanks to this design, you can actually use the B:ASSMASTER as a beefy clean boost by turning the fuzz volume (ass) and fuzz intensity (sensitivity) all the way off, and then turning the clean volume (bass) all the way up.
Also, as you mix the fuzz and clean signal via the ass and bass knobs, there is no signal or tone loss of either (which is an amazing feat with how intense the fuzz can get).
The fuzz's intensity is controlled via the sensitivity knob, with a sound on guitar ranging from octavia to highly compressed brassy vintage fuzz. Using the harm and ass flipswitches you can shape the tone of the fuzz to go from bass heavy, to highs rolled off, to thin.
The rest of the B:ASSMASTER design is simple with the true bypass stomp switch located far away from the controls and standard 1/4" input / output situated on the upper side of the pedal along with a 2.1 mm 9v DC jack (there is also a battery snap inside the pedal).
