Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in September 2019
Our gear coverage in September got a lot of attention. And as is the case, we celebrate the top 10 reader favorites for the month with this Gear Roundup.
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1. Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay Bass Now Shipping
After previewing it at the Winter NAMM Show earlier this year, Ernie Ball Music Man is now shipping the Short-Scale StingRay bass. It features the company’s flagship bass model in a 30-inch scale.
2. Duesenberg Guitars Announces the Triton Bass
Germany’s Duesenberg Guitars has unveiled a new bass model called the Triton. Its name reflects its three-pickup configuration.
3. BITE Guitars Launches with Configurable Bass Models
BITE Guitars is a new startup manufacturing company based in Austria that focuses on building individualized basses with what they call “guitar building 4.0.”
4. Cort Introduces the Action HH4 Bass
Cort has introduced the Action HH4, a bass that features a two-humbucker pickup configuration. Complete with switchable active 2-band and passive operation, the bass offers a variety of tones.
5. MXR Announces the Clone Looper Pedal
MXR has unveiled a new pedal called the Clone Looper. The minimalist design has two footswitches to toggle between recording and play/stop, but that doesn’t reflect all of its capabilities.
6. Quilter Labs Unveils the Bass Block 802 Amp
Quilter Labs has expanded their bass offerings with a new model in their Bass Block series. The Bass Block 802 is a compact 800-watt amp that weighs in at just 3.75 pounds.
7. Adamovic Unveils Soul Bass
Adamovic has expanded its lineup of bass models with a new concept called Soul. Built in The Netherlands, the new bass is a blend of old and new.
8. Darkglass Electronics Unveils Limited Edition Microtubes 900 v2 Amplifier
Darkglass Electronics has unveiled a new limited-edition amp. The Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 900 v2 Limited Edition once again features artwork on the top lid by artist Christopher Lovell.
9. Source Audio Unveils the Spectrum Intelligent Filter Pedal
Hot on the heels of their C4 Synth pedal, Source Audio has introduced the Spectrum Intelligent Filter, which they call an “all-in-one filter extravaganza.”
10. Audibotics Announces the PlayX Audio Platform
Audibotics has announced the PlayX, which they call the “world’s first and only smart audio platform.” The device is open for use to any instrument in a variety of settings.