Boss GT-1B Bass FX Pedal

Boss GT-1B: Your Ultimate Bass Companion

Unleash Pro-Level Tone in a Compact Package

The Boss GT-1B is a game-changer for bass players, packing a world of professional tone-shaping capabilities into a compact, rugged design. Powered by BOSS’s flagship sound engine, this pedal offers an impressive selection of bass-specific amps and effects, perfect for both stage and studio settings. With an intuitive interface, you can quickly dial in your sound, and real-time adjustments are a breeze thanks to the onboard control switch and expression pedal. Plus, connect to BOSS TONE CENTRAL to access new patches, editing tools, and more. Whether you’re performing live or practicing at home, the GT-1B is your ultimate portable tone solution.

Top-Tier Tone Tools for Bass

Featuring BOSS’s most advanced sound engine tuned specifically for bass, the GT-1B is loaded with high-quality sound tools. Shape your tone with a variety of preamps, including favorites from the GT-10B and new models. Enjoy premium MDP effects like limiter and distortion that preserve your instrument’s unique character, along with essentials like Graphic EQ and T-Wah. Dive into creative effects such as Harmonist, Bass Synth, and Defretter, or explore a full suite of mod, delay, and reverb effects. The built-in looper is perfect for jamming and spontaneous creativity.

Portable Powerhouse

Designed for bassists on the go, the GT-1B is lightweight and compact, making it easy to fit into tight stage setups and travel with ease. Its rugged design ensures it can be safely stored in a bass bag without risking damage to your instrument. With options for AC or battery power, you can take your tone wherever you play.

Simple Sound Creation

The GT-1B’s user-friendly interface makes sound creation straightforward, even for beginners. Dedicated buttons provide quick access to each effect category, and three panel knobs allow for instant adjustments. The buttons also serve as on/off switches with status indicators for easy monitoring. Features like Easy Select and Easy Edit simplify patch creation, so both beginners and pros can craft polished multi-effects sounds with just a few tweaks.

Explore BOSS Tone Central and BOSS Tone Studio

Discover a range of free patch collections at BOSS Tone Central, designed by top bassists and ready to use. These patches offer a great starting point for creating custom sounds. The free BOSS Tone Studio software provides a comprehensive editor/librarian for the GT-1B and seamless access to all BOSS Tone Central patches.

Pro-Level Control in a Compact Design

The GT-1B’s three footswitches are designed for efficient control of patch selection, tuner access, looper functions, and more. The dedicated CTL1 switch can be assigned to various functions, while the expression pedal and toe switch can be set for volume, wah, pitch shift, and other effects parameters. For even more flexibility, connect up to two external footswitches or an additional expression pedal. With USB connectivity, you can also record your tones directly to your favourite DAW.