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product_id: 50073134
title: "MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal"
brand: "mxr"
price: "C$13253"
currency: NIO
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/50073134-mxr-m85-bass-distortion-pedal
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Classic analog distortion circuit Silicon & LED clipping modes Dual Dry/Wet level controls MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal

**Brand:** mxr
**Price:** C$13253
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your bass’s beast mode with MXR M85 – distortion that dominates the low end!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal by mxr
- **How much does it cost?** C$13253 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/50073134-mxr-m85-bass-distortion-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

- • **Dual Distortion Modes:** Switch between aggressive silicon clipping for gritty bite or LED clipping for a wide-open, gain-boosted roar.
- • **Instant Stage Presence:** Deliver massive, gnarly bass distortion that commands attention and sets you apart from the crowd.
- • **Compact Power Efficiency:** Runs on 9V power with ultra-low 10mA current draw—perfect for gigging pros who demand reliability.
- • **Precision Tone Sculpting:** Separate Dry and Wet controls let you blend clean and distorted signals flawlessly, preserving your bass’s low-end punch.
- • **Pro-Grade Analog Circuitry:** Based on a legendary distortion design, re-engineered with input from bass tone guru Ryan Ratajski for modern players.

## Overview

The MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal is a professional-grade analog effects processor designed specifically for bass players. Featuring separate Dry and Wet level controls, it allows precise blending of clean and distorted signals without losing low-end clarity. It offers two selectable clipping modes—silicon for aggressive compression and LED for a gain-boosted open sound. Compact and power-efficient, the pedal is the result of collaboration with bass tone expert Ryan Ratajski, delivering classic gnarly distortion tailored for modern bassists.

## Description

The MXR Bass Distortion dishes out big gnarly tones with all the low end your bottom-dwelling heart desires. Working closely with indie pedal phenom, bass dirt guru, and Fuzzrocious Pedals founder Ryan Ratajski, we took a famously nasty sounding distortion circuit and re-tooled it for the modern working bass player. Back in the day, if you wanted to use a distortion pedal and keep your low end intact, you had to split your clean and dirty signals between two amps. With the MXR® Bass Distortion, there's no such need—this pedal puts control over the clean/dirty mix right at your feet with separate Dry and Wet level controls. The Tone control, which only affects the distortion signal, is a simple high cut filter for dialing back the top end, and the Distortion control sets the distortion signal's intensity. Finally, the MXR® Bass Distortion's raunchy sound comes in two flavors, selectable via the LED/SIL switch. The default SIL setting uses silicon clipping diodes for an aggressive, biting sound and a bit of compression, while the LED setting uses LED diodes for a more wide open sound and a nice gain bump.

Review: Funciona perfectamente, da un muy buen sonido, el unico problema que tiene es que no viene con la fuente de poder y gasta muy rápido las pilas de 9v
Review: Superbe pédale disto pour basses réglage canal clair et disto séparés, panel sonore très important avec en plus un petit sélecteur LED qui boost encore le signal, on part d'une simple petite disto pour arriver à du gros gras presque fuzz Un classique !

## Features

- Based on a classic distortion circuit famous for its nasty sound
- Separate Dry and Wet level controls
- Model Number: M85
- Item Package Dimension: 5.5511810967L x 4.4094488144W x 2.7165354303H inches
- Item Package Weight - 0.661386786 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - GUITAR EFFECT DEVICE

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00SKJJJNW |
| Best Sellers Rank | 57,007 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 273 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Colour | Red |
| Connector | Barrel Jack, 1/4" Mono Audio Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Date First Available | 7 April 2015 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Weight | 227 g |
| Item model number | 11085000001 |
| Material Type | Electronic, Plastic |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 13.97 x 11.18 x 6.35 cm; 226.8 g |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | 0 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MXR
- **Colour:** Red
- **Item weight:** 227 g
- **Product dimensions:** 14L x 11.2W x 6.4H centimetres
- **Style:** Bass,Distortion

## Images

![MXR M85 Bass Distortion Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ChpoykyqL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 1 December 2017*

Funciona perfectamente, da un muy buen sonido, el unico problema que tiene es que no viene con la fuente de poder y gasta muy rápido las pilas de 9v

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***F on 30 October 2023*

Superbe pédale disto pour basses réglage canal clair et disto séparés, panel sonore très important avec en plus un petit sélecteur LED qui boost encore le signal, on part d'une simple petite disto pour arriver à du gros gras presque fuzz Un classique !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Z***Z on 4 July 2018*

Wicked sound, this is one of the best Distortion box I've used. Go from a heavy gain fuzz to an all out massive Distortion. Lots of fun to play with.

## Frequently Bought Together

- MXR Bass Distortion
- Fender Professional Series Instrument Cable, Guitar Cable 10 ft, Guitar Accessories, Stage Ready with Anti-Kinking Design, Black
- D'Addario Accessories Guitar Pedal Power Supply - DC 9V Power Cord - 9V Power Supply for Guitar Pedals - Pedalboard Power Supply - PW-CT-9V

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*