Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in March 2024
Gear coverage on No Treble always gets a lot of attention. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories for the month of March, 2024.
1. Grez Guitars Unveils the Mendocino Bass VI
Grez Guitars has expanded their Mendocino series instruments with a Bass VI model. The new semi-hollow axe is built using salvaged old grown redwood top for a “classic aesthetic and voice while delivering modern high-performance hardware and playability.”
2. Warwick Unveils Limited Edition Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Basses for 2024
Each year, Warwick introduces two limited edition basses from their custom shop: one that’s Masterbuilt and one that’s Teambuilt. The German bass manufacturer chose to highlight the beauty of walnut on their Thumb model this year by introducing the Masterbuilt Thumb NT LTD 2024 and the Teambuilt Thumb BO LTD 2024.
3. Danelectro Announces the Red Hot Longhorn Bass
One of the basses that caught our attention at the NAMM Show this year was the Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn Bass, and now we have more details about it.
4. Line 6 Launches the Pod Express Bass Pedal
Line 6 has unveiled the Pod Express Bass pedal, which acts as an amp and effects processor. With sounds derived from the company’s Helix processors, the new model packs a lot in.
5. Black Ice Introduces Battery-Free Boost and Distortion Modules
Black Ice Enterprises has announced two new products to mod your bass: the Black Ice Boost and the Black Ice Distort. The units are small, battery-free devices that the company says can be easily installed in a guitar or bass.
6. Cort Announces the Artisan Space 5 Headless Bass
Cort Guitars has introduced the Artisan Space 5, a five-string bass that revives their headless line of instruments from the 1980s. The modernistic bass brings contemporary features and enhancements to the mix, of course.
7. Tech 21 Announces 30th Anniversary Limited Edition SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Tech 21’s flagship SansAmp Bass Driver DI was first introduced in 1994. To celebrate its three decades, the company has announced a special 30th Anniversary limited edition pedal.
8. Trickfish Amplification Now Shipping New Bass Pedal Line
Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.
9. Nordstrand Audio Unveils PolyVox Multi-Coil Bass Pickups
Nordstrand Audio has added a new pickup model called the PolyVox. The multi-coil pickups are described as “the ultimate expression of Carey [Nordstrand’s] lifelong search for the most inspiring and musically evocative bass tone.”
10. Jackson Guitars Announces the Adam Blackstone Signature “Gladys” Bass
Adam Blackstone is one of the most prolific and successful bass players of our time. Now, the bass guru has announced his first-ever signature electric bass: the Adam Blackstone “Gladys” Jackson Pro Series Signature Concert Bass.