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Dunlop Introduces Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Introduces Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings

Dunlop has expanded their range of bass strings with the Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel set. The company describes the new design as a “best of both worlds” between nickel and steel strings.

Dunlop Unveils Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Unveils Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings

Dunlop has teamed up with Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto for a new set of signature strings that they say give him a bigger, bolder tone. The Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings are crafted with alternating nickel and steel windings matched to a nickel outer wrap.

Dunlop Unveils MXR Blackout Series Pedals
Pedals & Effects

Dunlop Unveils MXR Blackout Series Pedals

It’s been fifteen years since Dunlop launched the MXR Bass Innovations department, so they’re celebrating with the Blackout Series. The team chose two of their most popular pedals – the MXR Bass Compressor and the MXR Bass Envelope Filter.

Bass Freq’s Podcast Launches Season 2 with Billy Sheehan
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Bass Freq’s Podcast Launches Season 2 with Billy Sheehan

Dunlop’s awesome Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by bassist Josh Paul, has just launched its second season. The show is jumping back in with a bang as Paul gets deep with bass master Billy Sheehan.

Dunlop Unveils Justin Chancellor Cry Baby Wah Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Dunlop Unveils Justin Chancellor Cry Baby Wah Pedal

Dunlop’s popular Cry Baby series just got a new model with the Justin Chancellor Wah. The Tool bassist’s new signature pedal actually has three effects baked in with a custom midrange filter, a custom wah circuit, and a vintage fuzz.

Dunlop Launches Bass Freq’s Podcast
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Dunlop Launches Bass Freq’s Podcast

If you can’t get enough bass talk, then you’re in for a treat. Dunlop has just launched a new podcast called Bass Freq’s, which will feature weekly conversations with bass players. They kicked things off with Doug Wimbish.

Dunlop Now Shipping the Volume (X)8 Volume & Expression Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Dunlop Now Shipping the Volume (X)8 Volume & Expression Pedal

Dunlop is now shipping the Volume (X)8 volume and expression pedal. Designed with Pedaltrain, the unit has an 8-inch housing and front-mounted jacks optimized for the Pedaltrain Metro series and more.

Dunlop Introduces New BMF Guitar Straps
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Introduces New BMF Guitar Straps

Dunlop has expanded their BMF line of guitar straps with two new options. The first is a strap made from belt leather, which the company says get better with age. They come in brown and black. “Comfortable on your shoulder from the start, Belt Leather Straps become even softer as you wear them in, and they develop a patina that...

Dunlop Introduces System 65 Instrument Maintenance Tools
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Introduces System 65 Instrument Maintenance Tools

Dunlop has introduced the System 65 line of tools for bass and guitar maintenance. The lineup includes a neck cradle, a micro fret cloth, a magnetic parts tray, a setup mat, and a superlube gel pen. “Keep the moving parts of your stringed instruments working smoothly with the System 65 Superlube Gel Pen,” Dunlop writes. “With its flexible spatula tip,...

Dunlop Unveils Geezer Butler Cry Baby Wah
Pedals & Effects

Dunlop Unveils Geezer Butler Cry Baby Wah

Black Sabbath may have played their final tour this year, but Geezer Butler‘s tone will continue to inspire generations of bassists. Now Dunlop has introduced the Geezer Butler Cry Baby Wah, which is the company’s first ever signature Cry Baby Bass Wah. The pedal is designed to complement the legend’s tone with “massive low end power with a midrange that...

Dunlop Introduces Flatwound Bass Strings
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Introduces Flatwound Bass Strings

Dunlop went old school at NAMM this year by introducing a new set of flatwound strings. The Dunlop Flatwound Strings are designed to give the tone of classic rock, funk, and R&B recordings while providing a more modern feel. Designed for lower tension, the strings are described as providing a solid fundamental with rich articulation on top. “Rolling off your...

Dunlop Introduces Mini Bass Wah and Volume Pedals
Pedals & Effects

Dunlop Introduces Mini Bass Wah and Volume Pedals

If you’ve been skeptical to add a wah or volume pedal to your pedalboard because of the space it takes up, Dunlop may have you covered. They unveiled a pair of new Mini pedals at the NAMM Show this year including the CBM105Q Cry Baby Mini Bass Wah and the Volume X Mini. The new CBM105Q Cry Baby Mini Bass...