Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February 2023
The new year has been going strong with new gear stories, and readers are reading them at an all-time high.
Here is your roundup of the top bass gear stories we reported in February.
1. One of Gibson’s Earliest Bass Guitars Ever Built Hits Reverb.com
The online musical marketplace Reverb has many thousands of listings, and every so often, something very special pops up. This week they found a remarkable bass that they featured as their find of the week: a 1954 Gibson EB-1.
2. LeCompte Electric Bass Introduces P-31 and J-31 Models
LeCompte Electric Basses has introduced two new bass models for 2023 with the P-31 and the J-31. Named after their shorter 31.18-inch scale lengths, the basses were dreamed up with the collision of two classic instruments.
3. Nordstrand Audio Launches V2 Acinonyx Short Scale Bass
Back in 2020, Nordstrand Audio released a new bass model called the Acinonyx, which takes its cues from the vintage Goya Panther. Now Carey Nordstrand and crew have unveiled the V2 Acinonyx.
4. IK Multimedia Introduces the TONEX Pedal
IK Multimedia has unveiled the TONEX Pedal, which is a physical unit for bringing their AI Machine Modeling Tone Models to any venue or studio.
5. Sandberg Guitars Unveils the Florence Bass
Sandberg Guitars has added a new four-string to their lineup with the Florence Bass. Based on their Florence Guitar, the new bass captures a vintage feel with retro tones to boot.
6. Michael Tobias Design Launches Kingston Lynn Keller Signature Series Basses
MTD has introduced a new Kingston Series model with the Lynn Keller Signature. Previously available as an artist bass from their USA shop, the Kingston model carries similar design aspects while being a production model at a lower price point.
7. Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Announces BeastMode Nickel Plated Bass Strings
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear has introduced a new set of nickel-plated bass strings called BeastMode. The company, founded by Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and Josh Vittek, handcrafts the strings one at a time from USA steel.
8. Bergantino Audio Systems Introduces the Super Pre
Bergantino Audio Systems has unveiled a new piece of gear for 2023 with the Super Pre. The new offering packs tons of features into a unit the size of a cigar box.
9. Jackson Updates Color Schemes for X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV
Jackson has updated their head-turning X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV with two new color schemes for 2023. The bass, which draws on aspects from several classic designs, will now have the option for Matte Army Drab and Ice Blue Metallic.
10. ZVEX Effects Introduces USA Vexter Fuzz Factory 7 Pedal
ZVEX Effects has launched the latest in their Fuzz Factory 7 fuzz pedals with the USA Vexter Fuzz Factory 7. The latest edition of the stompbox utilizes two NOS 1960s GT308 germanium transistors.
