Aguilar gives second-generation bass pedals a new look
January 24, 2023 · 2 sources
Aguilar announced on January 24, 2023 a new look for its second-generation bass pedals, according to a company press release dated Melville, NY. The announcement covers appearance only; the release says the pedals keep the company's all-analog circuitry.
The refreshed pedals have original artwork, a compact, pedalboard-friendly matte black chassis and machined knobs12. The release describes the line as ranging from the Octamizer to the Chorusaurus12. Prices run from $199.99 to $249.99, and the release says all of the second-generation pedals can be found at Aguilar dealers12.
The line-up, as described in the release:
| Pedal | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuzzistor | Vintage-inspired bass fuzz pedal that conjures 70's distortion vibes and beyond12 |
| Agro | Bass overdrive pedal with a wide range of tones, from tube-style distortion to all-out grit-and-grind saturation12 |
| Grape Phaser | User-friendly, fat and funky two-knob analog bass phaser12 |
| Filter Twin | Dual-envelope bass filter pedal that offers a range of tones from classic 70's funk to new and original filter tones12 |
| Octamizer | Analog octave bass pedal with independent clean/octave volume and filter controls12 |
| Chorusaurus | All-analog, lush and organic sounding bucket-brigade bass chorus pedal12 |
| TLC Compressor | Proprietary compression for flexible, transparent, studio-quality compression12 |
Jordan Cortese, brand manager for Aguilar Musical Instruments, said in the release:
"Since the beginning, Aguilar effect pedals have built a reputation for delivering rich, inspired tones designed for the needs of bassists, regardless of the genre they play"
Cortese added that the company was "excited to re-introduce these iconic designs to serve the next generation of bassists"2.