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The POD Express Bass from Line 6 puts exceptional bass tones at your fingertips in an ultraportable package. Derived from the award-winning HX modeling technology, this compact yet powerful unit gives you seven amps, seven cabs and 17 effects to shape your sound. With simple, familiar controls, you can quickly dial in tones from crisp and modern to warm and vintage. The POD Express Bass is designed to go where your music takes you, powered by three AA batteries or an optional 9-volt power supply.

Line 6 POD Express Bass

HX-Quality Modeling for Authentic Tone

Thanks to HX modeling, the sounds and feel you get from the POD Express Bass are indistinguishable from the real thing. Seven amp models provide tones from classic to modern, with seven cabinet models to match. The 17 effects include distortions, compressors, synths, modulations and delays—even a looper for creative layering on the fly. The results are bass tones that inspire, with the nuance and complexity of high-end outboard gear.

Line 6 POD Express Bass Controls

Simple Controls for Quick Creativity

Even with its impressive capabilities under the hood, the POD Express Bass is designed to be fast and intuitive. Familiar knobs for gain, bass, mid and treble make it easy to shape your core tone, while dedicated knobs for each effect type mean you can blend in the perfect amount of reverb, chorus or fuzz in seconds. Tap tempo and a tuner are also built-in for convenience on stage or in the studio. With the POD Express Bass, creative freedom is always at your fingertips.

Line 6 POD Express Bass Connections

Connectivity for Recording and More

The POD Express Bass has all the connections you need for practice, recording and performance. Stereo outputs provide a full, rich signal to amplifiers, mixing consoles and recording interfaces. A headphone output is ideal for private practice anywhere. The built-in USB-C audio interface allows high-definition recording and re-amping in your digital audio workstation. You can also connect an optional expression pedal (sold separately) for foot control of volume or two external footswitches to select presets or turn effects on/off.

Line 6 POD Express Bass Power

Take Your Tone Anywhere

Weighing just over a pound and powered by three AA batteries, the POD Express Bass is built to go where your music takes you. Rehearsal rooms, studios, stages—this compact unit delivers the same great tone everywhere you play. For maximum convenience, you can also power the unit with an optional 9-volt adapter (sold separately). Wherever inspiration strikes, the POD Express Bass puts studio-quality bass tone in the palm of your hand.

Whether you're just starting out or need an pedalboard-friendly rig, the POD Express Bass delivers a solution for bassists on the go. With HX modeling, a lightweight design and simple controls, this all-in-one unit gives you authentic tone, powerful connectivity and creative freedom in a portable package. Take your tone anywhere with the POD Express Bass.

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  • Ultraportable design lets bassists take it anywhere
  • Simple controls make it easy to quickly dial in tones
  • HX-quality models for exceptional sound and feel
  • Seven amps, seven cabs and 17 effects, including a looper
  • Powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply (sold separately)
  • Stereo Main outputs and stereo headphone output
  • USB-C audio interface for recording, monitoring, re-amping
  • Connect an optional expression pedal or two external footswitches (sold separately)

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4.25

12 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

The absolutely perfect first bass pedal.

Ignore all of the effects for now. This thing has a Tuner, Loop Pedal, EQ, USB port for recording to your PC and making presets, 2 lines out, and a headphone jack so that you can practice with it silently, and best of all it runs on DC power of three AA batteries if you want to go mobile with it. Now the effects - Helix basically took a variety of their best effects and amp models and gave you 4 awesome distortion sounds, 4 funky weird Synth sounds, 4 compressors AND a chorus, phaser, flanger and delay. And 7 models of some of the most iconic bass amps ever made. Yes, it's plastic, but I've already dropped it on my hardwood floor twice with no damage. At the price it's an absolute steal for what you are getting. It's so much fun and the different sounds inspire me to play more and try new things. I'm a fan.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

no, though reasonable in price, its not for me

I didn't like the default amp nor cab sounds nor the effects sounds and found it difficult to use as an accurate tuner

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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording9
  2. Home Studio7
  3. Performances3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
  5. Professional Recording2
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use2
  2. Limited Selection Of Effects1
  3. Minimal difficulty programming1
  4. Not Durable1
  5. Poor Sound Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Compact9
  2. Versatile7
  3. Responsive5
  4. Good Audio5
  5. Excellent Sound Quality4

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Nice investment

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 days ago

    byJames

    fromTucson Arizona

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great Effective Convenient

  • Great but complicated!

    4

    submitted5 days ago

    byChris

    fromRichlands, Virginia

    Line 6 made a great product. Tons of features, almost too many. Makes it slightly complicated to use. I would purchase it again and would recommend it to friends. The headphone feature makes it easy to practice without bothering others. #sweepstakes

  • The absolutely perfect first bass pedal.

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    bySean Cooke

    fromTacoma

    Ignore all of the effects for now. This thing has a Tuner, Loop Pedal, EQ, USB port for recording to your PC and making presets, 2 lines out, and a headphone jack so that you can practice with it silently, and best of all it runs on DC power of three AA batteries if you want to go mobile with it. Now the effects - Helix basically took a variety of their best effects and amp models and gave you 4 awesome distortion sounds, 4 funky weird Synth sounds, 4 compressors AND a chorus, phaser, flanger and delay. And 7 models of some of the most iconic bass amps ever made. Yes, it's plastic, but I've already dropped it on my hardwood floor twice with no damage. At the price it's an absolute steal for what you are getting. It's so much fun and the different sounds inspire me to play more and try new things. I'm a fan.

  • Great pedal for bass!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byKEITH

    fromAugusta, GA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very versatile, especially when using Line 6 POD Express Edit.

  • Good product I found difficult to dial in.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byGeorge

    fromBellingham, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love the portable sound option with headphones, that is the coolest feature in my opinion.

  • Nice effect pedal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCecil

    fromMonroe Michigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    On pedal board

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted22 days ago

    asked byMarc

    fromSurf City, NJ

    Can this unit connect to a PA wireless?

    Can this unit connect to a PA wireless?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it can't. It's not a transmitter.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byDB

    fromNYC

    Which external volume and foot switch pedals will work with this as an option

    Which external volume and foot switch pedals will work with this as an option

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    These are nice: Ernie Ball Limited-Edition VPJR Roadrunner Tuner and Volume Pedal Blue, Ernie Ball 6165 Stereo Volume/Pan Pedal, Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume Effects Pedal. We have many others.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byRob

    fromJohnstown pa

    Is it good for playing heavy metal on a bass

    Is it good for playing heavy metal on a bass

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it is.

  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byMastro

    fromHigh Bridge NJ

    Can this pedal be used as an interface to record on recording software?

    Can this pedal be used as an interface to record on recording software?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byAngel

    fromundisclosed

    Can this peddal be use on a bass

    Can this peddal be use on a bass

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBass man

    fromLondon, ohio

    Can this pedal be used with the line 6 power cab 112plus frfr cabinet?

    Can this pedal be used with the line 6 power cab 112plus frfr cabinet?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.