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EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey Review
EarthQuaker's Scrolls Bass Odyssey pedal offers deep bass tones and fuzz madness for guitarists.
In brief
EarthQuaker's Scrolls Bass Odyssey pedal offers deep bass tones and fuzz madness for guitarists. EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey pedal delivers versatile bass preamp tones and fuzz effects at $349. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Quick answers
- What is it?
- EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey is a bass preamp and overdrive/fuzz pedal co-designed with Japanese alt-rock bass hero Kentaro Nakao.
- What is the key takeaway from EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey Review?
- EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey pedal delivers versatile bass preamp tones and fuzz effects at $349.
What is it?
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey is a bass preamp and overdrive/fuzz pedal co-designed with Japanese alt-rock bass hero Kentaro Nakao.
“EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey”
Specs
Launch price: $349 | £399 | €399.Type: Bass preamp and overdrive/fuzz pedal.Controls: Level, Bass, Middle, Treble, Vari (boost/cut), Vari-Freq, push-buttons for Deep, Process, Bright, Drive Level, Blend, Drive, Bandwidth, Tone, footswitches for EQ and Drive.
Build quality
Build quality rating: ★★★★½. EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey has a sturdy build with muted black-and-orange aesthetic and clearly labeled controls.
Usability and features
The pedal features a 'Process' that scoops out low mids for a guttural bark, and a 'Bandwidth' control that determines the frequency range for clipping.
Sounds
The Scrolls delivers powerful bass tones and can transition from subtle overdrive to aggressive fuzz with its EQ and Drive sections.
Verdict
The Scrolls is a fantastic contender in the bass preamp market with versatile tones and EarthQuaker's characteristic fuzz madness.
“The Scrolls really is a fantastic contender in the crowded bass preamp market. It's got everything that you need in a compact box, with all the useful tones you'd expect from this kind of pedal, plus a healthy slug of EarthQuaker's characteristic fuzz madness.”
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Hands-on videos
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey | EarthQuaker Devices - YouTube. Scrolls Designer Notes (Featuring Kentaro Nakao) - YouTube.
Ratings
Build quality: ★★★★½. Usability and features: ★★★★½. Sounds: ★★★★½. Overall: ★★★★½.
Why it matters
The Scrolls offers a versatile bass preamp pedal with deep tones and fuzz capabilities for musicians seeking creative sound options.
Price
The Scrolls Bass Odyssey costs $349 in the US, £399 in the UK, and €399 in Europe.
Who designed it
Japanese alt-rock bass hero Kentaro Nakao co-designed the Scrolls Bass Odyssey with EarthQuaker Devices.
What it does
The Scrolls Bass Odyssey provides bass preamp tones, overdrive, and fuzz effects with a wide range of controls for customization.
The big picture
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey pedal delivers versatile bass preamp tones and fuzz effects at $349.
