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product_id: 48049538
title: "Jim Dunlop MXR Bass Compressor Pedal"
brand: "mxr"
price: "S$477"
currency: SGD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Mxr"
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# 9V Battery or Adapter Power CHT Constant Headroom Tech Durable Lightweight Aluminum Housing Jim Dunlop MXR Bass Compressor Pedal

**Brand:** mxr
**Price:** S$477
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your bass tone with pro-grade clarity and control — don’t just play, compress like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jim Dunlop MXR Bass Compressor Pedal by mxr
- **How much does it cost?** S$477 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/48049538-jim-dunlop-mxr-bass-compressor-pedal)

## Best For

- mxr enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mxr brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Small footprint pedal that fits seamlessly on any pedalboard
- • **Crystal-Clear Dynamics:** CHT™ tech ensures transparent sound with no unwanted coloration
- • **Stage-Ready Durability:** Rugged aluminum build designed for relentless gigging
- • **Precision Control Suite:** Attack, Release, Ratio, Input & Output knobs for tailored compression
- • **Visual Feedback Mastery:** 10 bright LEDs display real-time gain reduction for perfect adjustments

## Overview

The Jim Dunlop MXR Bass Compressor Pedal (M87) is a professional-grade analog compressor designed for bassists seeking transparent, dynamic control. Featuring CHT™ Constant Headroom Technology, it delivers clear, clean compression with customizable Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output settings. Housed in a durable, lightweight aluminum chassis and powered by a 9V battery or adapter, this pedal offers stage-ready reliability and precise visual feedback via 10 gain-reduction LEDs. Made in Benicia, California, it’s a compact essential for any serious bass rig.

## Description

Product Description Take your favorite studio compressor to the stage with the MXR Bass Compressor. A complete array of controls—Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output—makes it easy to fine-tune your sound, from subtle peak limiting to hard squashed compression effects. Its CHT™ Constant Headroom Technology gives you plenty of headroom and clear performance. This totally transparent compressor allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the ten, highly visible gain-reduction status LEDs. It's all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing pedal that's the size of a Phase 90. Manufacturer's Description Made in benicia, Californa P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains M87 See more

Review: Works well with no added noise. - Works as a compressor well, it is quite subtle so dose not sustain notes much longer so may not suit everyone. Very good for professional band use.
Review: Excellent pedal. The only bit of sound processing that ... - Excellent pedal. The only bit of sound processing that I really use on my electric bass. Very high quality compression and sustain as you would expect at this price, what I enjoy most is that it really brings any ghosted notes in your lines to life. Don't make the schoolboy error that I made however and leave it plugged in between sound check and dinner as it eats 9v batteries very quickly! Get an adapter if you are going to buy this fantastic piece of kit.

## Features

- Cht constant headroom technology for clear, clean performance.
- True bypass.
- Sounds great on guitar.
- Lightweight aluminum-housing pedal
- Made in benicia, californa

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004LG72W8 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 32,361 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 16 in Guitar Compression Effects |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Colour | White |
| Connector | 1/4 inch audio |
| Country Produced In | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (379) |
| Date First Available | 16 May 2011 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Item Weight | 331 g |
| Item model number | M87 |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 6.6 x 13.97 x 11.18 cm; 331.12 g |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | 0 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MXR
- **Colour:** White
- **Item weight:** 331 g
- **Product dimensions:** 6.6L x 14W x 11.2H centimetres
- **Style:** Single

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, is this ok with a passive fender?  I'm a newbie bassist,  thank you :)**
A: Personally, I cut the signal from my active basses to match my passives.  The most important part of my board is the Electroharmonix Hum de-bugger.  I work round that.  If I chopped off the top instead, it wouldn't be an issue.  I also use the new Electroharmonix bass preacher.  The soul preacher is probably OK for your Fender.
As I play mainly 35" 5 string with dropshots, it is always a battle to control overloads from the B and E.  I split my signal and lightly compress this bottom end.
I keep it clean until I need otherwise.  It works for how I use it.
I also Tick Tack with a Baritone  through the same rig.  The full Duane Eddy.  He used the baritone version of the Danelectro (hardboard) Longhorn bass (the lipstick pickups are unique for the twang) and the flash Gretch on stage.  Regrettably, sustain and compression pedals, although similar in principle don't quite work out like that.
Look to Northwood Hills for your specialist / boutique pedals and power supplies.  Next to the Met line station.
Enjoy trouser flapping goodness from your rig.  You are at war.  Your lead guitar needs to fear your power.
Remember, the bass player needs to be a bands proper musician.  A reader, fully understanding chords and harmony as well as rhythms.
Can you sight read Hymn book bass lines and identify all the chords and their inversions.
The lead wails, the front man struts and drummers are only partly human.  Find a good keyboard player and pair up.
Finger pads with the left hand and learn how to damp your strings with your right hand as you play.  This is difficult.
As with harpists, your tone will become cleaner and brighter as the RH  fingers harden up.
Don't be afraid to use round or compressed wound strings for brighter slap bottoms with grounds or even flats for the top.  Popping is very toppy.
Taper Bs and Es are easier to intonate.  Have you a note / frequency chart?  You will need it.  Dropped Bs are in the realms of lowest organ notes.
Hope this helps.  Try not to go too deaf.



Look to Barefaced Bass for your cabs.  The alternative needs tame bodybuilders.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with no added noise.
*by M***U on 28 November 2024*

Works as a compressor well, it is quite subtle so dose not sustain notes much longer so may not suit everyone. Very good for professional band use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent pedal. The only bit of sound processing that ...
*by J***S on 14 September 2015*

Excellent pedal. The only bit of sound processing that I really use on my electric bass. Very high quality compression and sustain as you would expect at this price, what I enjoy most is that it really brings any ghosted notes in your lines to life. Don't make the schoolboy error that I made however and leave it plugged in between sound check and dinner as it eats 9v batteries very quickly! Get an adapter if you are going to buy this fantastic piece of kit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by C***K on 4 January 2025*

I’ve used this for many years now! Still does the job well.

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