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Description

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.

Features

  • 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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4.3

20 Reviews

85%

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

3

Software not ready Android o/s

Out of the box was easy to get started with convenient headphone jack to dial in cool tones and effects. Annoying flashing led, no display,too difficult to program with out interface to a computer. Android app wouldn't connect after ALOT of wasted time trying to resolve. Exchanged for a Boss GT1-B, which is well worth it for all the extras at a slightly more cost IMHO.

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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording15
  2. Home Studio13
  3. Performances7
  4. Outdoor Events / Games3
  5. Professional Recording2
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use3
  2. Limited Selection Of Effects1
  3. Not Durable1
  4. Plastic not steel housing1
  5. Poor Sound Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced15
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Compact15
  2. Versatile12
  3. Good Selection Of Effects11
  4. Excellent Sound Quality8
  5. Responsive7

Reviewed by 20 customers

  • I would buy it again

    5

    submitted11 days ago

    byJohn

    fromCharleston SC

    The quality of effects is fantastic. It's has better quality then my MXR phaser and high end compressor/limiters. Used with a Mark Bass amplifier and it created solid sounds and sustain. Great unit for a great price !

  • GREAT pedal, TERRIBLE customer service

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byHumberto

    fromOrlando

    Sounds great, and gives a wide variety of bass amp sounds and effect. Perfect, no, but really good for the price.

  • Lots of features, but the enclosure is cheap feeling plastic

    3

    submitted3 months ago

    bySam

    fromOmaha

    This pedal has a lot of features, including lots of effects, stereo outs, and a headphone out. However, the enclosure is made of plastic that feels cheap in the hand. I don't know that I'd take this out to a gig; I'd be worried about it getting damaged. Also, the instructions make reference to an owner's manual that was not shipped with the unit, even though it came with several little booklets and sheets of paper.

  • Most versatile pedal I own

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byJohn

    fromCharleston, SC

    Great pedal. I've put away my stand alone compressor, flanger and distortion boxes. Makes my small Trace Elliot Elf keep up with loud Bogner guitarist amp and is so light to carry. Great buy, and very dependable.

  • Excellent

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byBobby

    fromTexas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Haven't had much time with it. Seems excellent so far.

  • Software not ready Android o/s

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byJones

    fromDetroit, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Out of the box was easy to get started with convenient headphone jack to dial in cool tones and effects. Annoying flashing led, no display,too difficult to program with out interface to a computer. Android app wouldn't connect after ALOT of wasted time trying to resolve. Exchanged for a Boss GT1-B, which is well worth it for all the extras at a slightly more cost IMHO.

Q&A

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  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byIRONHAND

    from90066

    IS THIS A PRE-AMP OR BOOST?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Line 6 POD Express Bass is not strictly a preamp or a boost pedal, though it may have elements of both within its functionality. What it is: A multi-effects processor specifically designed for bass guitar. It includes amp modeling, cabinet simulation, and effects like compression, drive, modulation, delay, and reverb. It’s built for convenience and portability, offering several core bass tones and effects in one compact unit. What it is not: It is not a dedicated preamp pedal (like an Aguilar Tone Hammer or SansAmp Bass Driver DI), although the amp/cab sims can function similarly in a signal chain. It is also not a dedicated clean boost pedal, though some patches or effects within it may increase gain/output.

  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byMarc

    fromSurf City, NJ

    Can this unit connect to a PA wireless?

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

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDB

    fromNYC

    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.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRob

    fromJohnstown pa

    Is it good for playing heavy metal on a bass

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it is.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMastro

    fromHigh Bridge NJ

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

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byAngel

    fromundisclosed

    Can this peddal be use on a bass

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBass man

    fromLondon, ohio

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

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can.