Built for low-end savagery with a touch of surgical precision, the Ground & Pound MKII delivers everything from fat preamp warmth to full-blown distortion mayhem. Two selectable modes—Ground for deep modern grind, Pound for raw vintage muscle—plus an L-Pad attenuator for hot pickups and mixable compression-blended clean signal, make this a go-to tone sculptor for modern bassists.
The Ground & Pound is Lusithand's take on TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor's gritty, stick-out-of-the-mix, distorted sound.
Excellent condition. No original box, no power adapter.
The Ground & Pound MKII from Ground FX is a powerhouse of distortion, drive, and preamp magic tailored specifically for bass players who need aggression without sacrificing definition. Version 2 introduces two key upgrades: a Ground/Pound mode switch and an L-Pad attenuator.
Ground Mode offers a deeper, more modern voicing with extended low-end, perfect for heavier genres or modern setups.
Pound Mode retains the original’s rich, raw tone for a more vintage-inspired grind.
The L-Pad attenuator (-10dB) makes this pedal ideal for active basses with hotter signals or for players who want cleaner preamp tones without distortion overload. The Dis (Distortion) control now provides more consistent output across the gain range—no huge volume jumps as you increase the saturation.
A standout feature is the Mix control, which blends your clean signal (with built-in 2:1 compression) with the distorted tone, maintaining attack clarity and dynamic feel. It’s like parallel compression and distortion in one, with no low-end loss and excellent response to playing dynamics.
Controls: Dis (Distortion), Mix, EQ, Volume
Two Modes: Ground (modern), Pound (classic)
L-Pad Attenuator: -10dB for active basses
Top-mounted jacks for space-saving on pedalboards
EQ shaping specifically for distortion character
Compression: Built-in 2:1 ratio on clean signal
Operation Voltage: 9V to 18V DC (center negative)
Current Draw: 12 mA (9V), 22 mA (18V)
Dimensions: 122 mm x 66 mm
True bypass
Whether you're after light grit, a dynamic preamp tone, or full-on fuzzed-out doom, the Ground & Pound MKII delivers with serious authority—clean, clear, and always in control.
