The 10 Bass Gear Releases That Ruled April 2025: Nathan East’s New Amp, Joe Dart’s Signature Basses, and More

April’s gear coverage drew strong interest from readers, with a mix of updates across amps, basses, effects, and hardware. Topping the list was Nathan East’s new Laney signature bass head, which sparked plenty of discussion. The Rapier Symphonic Bass also landed high, thanks to its sharp retro styling and sub-$600 price point.

Joe Dart’s signature line with Sterling by Music Man brought three distinct models into focus, while Darkglass’s Anagram unit caught attention with its NAM integration and modular approach. Other standouts included new JB models from G&L, a compact bass mixer from Markbass, and drop-in tuners from Schaller designed for easy upgrades.

Scroll on for April’s most-read gear stories on No Treble.

1. “Every Amp Only Has One Input—Why?” Nathan East Breaks Convention with New Laney Signature Bass Head

Nathan East's new Laney signature bass head rethinks the signal chain, offering dual inputs and a design built around performance flexibility.

2. This $548 Bass Guitar Nails the Vintage British Look: Meet the Rapier Symphonic

The new Rapier Symphonic Bass revives a 1960s British guitar vibe with classic looks, bold colors, and Alan Entwistle-designed pickups.

3. Darkglass Unveils the Anagram: A “Purpose-Built Solution” for Bassists

The Anagram from Darkglass is a new multi-effects unit offering bassists low-latency processing, NAM integration, and a flexible blocks-based architecture.

4. G&L Unveils the Fullerton Deluxe JB MFD: A New Spin on the Classic JB Bass

The Fullerton Deluxe JB MFD Bass from G&L offers vintage style and versatile tone with upgraded MFD pickups and pro-level features.

5. The New G&L JB, Built with a Bass Veteran, Channels Leo Fender’s Legacy

Designed with Pancho Tomaselli, this G&L JB bass honors Leo Fender's legacy with MFD pickups, sleek styling, and a versatile tonal range.

6. “Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man

Joe Dart teams up with Sterling by Music Man to launch three new signature basses, each capturing a unique sound, era, and feel.

7. Fender’s Player II Modified Series Debuts with IDLES in the Spotlight

Fender launches the Player II Modified Series, with new active electronics and IDLES front and center in the campaign's video showcase.

8. “Virtually Unlimited Channels”: Markbass Unveils the MB Pro Bass Mixer

Markbass introduces the MB Pro Bass Mixer, a compact 3-channel unit with mic support, footswitch control, and the ability to daisy-chain for more inputs.

9. Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s

Cort unveils the Space 4, a sleek headless bass blending '80s-inspired design, modern ergonomics, and Bartolini electronics—all at an accessible price.

10. Schaller Adds Drop-In Tuners for Music Man & Rickenbacker Basses

Schaller's new BM tuners fit Music Man and Rickenbacker basses with drop-in compatibility and convertible left/right mounting configurations.