Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February 2020

Our coverage of the 2020 Winter NAMM Show continued throughout the month of February, with loads of new bass gear on hand. Here are the top 10 reader favorite gear stories we covered during the month.

Ibanez Unveils EHB Headless Bass Series

1. Ibanez Unveils EHB Headless Bass Series

Headless bass designs were a big theme at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, and Ibanez got in on the action with their new EHB series. The models have a new, specially designed body that maintains its playing position whether you’re sitting or standing.
Tech 21 Introduces the Geddy Lee DI-2112 Pedal

2. Tech 21 Introduces the Geddy Lee DI-2112 Pedal

Building on their line of Geddy Lee signature models, Tech 21 unveiled the Sansamp DI-2112 at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The pedal combines features from GED-2112 rackmount and the SanAmp YYZ.
Ashdown Teams with Dan Lakin For New Range of Bass Guitars

3. Ashdown Teams with Dan Lakin For New Range of Bass Guitars

Another one of the exciting developments at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show was the introduction of Ashdown’s range of bass guitars. The four new models are a collaboration with Dan Lakin, formerly of Lakland Guitars and currently of D. Lakin Guitars.
Yamaha Introduces the SLB300SK Silent Bass

4. Yamaha Introduces the SLB300SK Silent Bass

Yamaha unveiled the next generation of their Silent Bass series of electric upright basses at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The new SLB300SK continues the range’s familiar feel of acoustic double bass but has an important update in its tonal qualities.
G&L Guitars Unveils 40th Anniversary Custom Shop L-2000 Bass

5. G&L Guitars Unveils 40th Anniversary Custom Shop L-2000 Bass

G&L Guitars is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its flagship bass model, the L-2000, which was designed by Leo Fender in the company’s early days. To commemorate the occasion, they’ve unveiled a Ruby Anniversary Custom Shop L-2000.
Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature

6. Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature

Judas Priest turns 50 this year, and Spector is helping bassist Ian Hill celebrate by updating his signature Euro4 bass. Hill, who is the only member to stay in the band its entire existence, worked with the company on some new specifications.
Reverend Guitars Announces Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II Bass

7. Reverend Guitars Announces Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II Bass

Reverend Guitars and Mike Watt have teamed up to refine the bassist’s signature bass, dubbed the Wattplower. The new Wattplower Mark II features many of the original’s design concepts while adding a new pickup configuration.
Phil Jones Bass Introduces the Bass Cub II Combo Amp

8. Phil Jones Bass Introduces the Bass Cub II Combo Amp

Phil Jones Bass has announced the BG-110, aka the Bass Cub II, which builds upon their Bass Cub comb amp. Rated at 110 watts, the combo amp is fitted with two of the company’s five-inch drivers in a “‘shoebox’ size package.”
Fishman Introduces Fluence Legacy Series Pickups with Mike Inez

9. Fishman Introduces Fluence Legacy Series Pickups with Mike Inez

Fishman’s new multi-voiced Fluence pickups have gotten a new sub-category with the Fluence Legacy series, which brings recording artists in to recreate the tone for which they are known. They’ve launched the lineup with Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez.
Aria Guitars Announces the Aria Pro II 313-MK2 “Detroit” Bass

10. Aria Guitars Announces the Aria Pro II 313-MK2 “Detroit” Bass

Aria Guitars is paying homage to the classics this year with their Hot Rod Collection, which includes the Aria Pro II 313-MK2 “Detroit” bass. Unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show, the bass comes in four and five-string versions.

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