EBS Micro Bass 3

Like yin and yang, the EBS MicroBass 3's two fully independent channels offer everything from clarity to grit to create a wealth of contrasting bass tones. The hi-fi Clean channel draws from the EBS HD360, while the Drive section channels the aggressive character of the Fafner II. Whether run in series or parallel, both channels can be precisely blended with each other via a dedicated knob, generating textures that range from studio-smooth to raging distortion. The Clean section includes Character and Bright switches for mid-scooped or airy modern tones, while the Drive channel features Hi/Lo gain engines, a 3-way Type switch (Thin/Normal/Deep), and dedicated Tone and Level controls for fine-tuning distortion behaviour. The shared 3-band EQ with sweepable mids (110Hz–5kHz) further refines tone-shaping options, while the musical one-knob VCA compressor smooths out dynamics without compromising clarity.

The Swedish amplifier manufacturer EBS has been producing professional equipment for bassists since 1988 and has gained an excellent reputation in the scene with powerful solid-state amps. The portfolio of the company has been constantly expanding over the years, so that EBS is now really broadly positioned with bass tops, combos and cabinets in various price and performance classes as well as an extraordinarily successful effects pedal series. It offers solutions for almost every bass-relevant application. No wonder that even international bass heavyweights such as Billy Sheehan, Stanley Clarke or Tony Levin rely on EBS products on tour and in the studio.