Bass News Roundup: Boss GX-1B, Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart’s Vulfmon Groove & More

This week on No Treble, readers got the scoop on the latest bass gear, grooves, and lessons. Our most-read article was on the budget-minded Boss GX-1B, a multi-effects pedal that has 16 amplifier types and over 130 effects built in. Eight simultaneous effect blocks are controled by color-coded buttons for quickly diving into your settings.

Our bass of the week was a showstopper. The Carbonetti “Bowery” bass blends vintage DNA with modern sophistication. Luthier James Carbonetti gave us the low down on the bass, which features mahogany construction, three custom-wound humbuckers, and handmade details like turqouise inlays.

The daily bass video that caught everyone’s attention was Vulfmon’s “Rocco Darto Cato.” Joe Dart kicks the song off and never lets up. “From the first note, Joe defines the mood and the momentum,” Jody explained. “The band moves around him, but the center never shifts. For bass players, it is a lesson in authority and restraint. Start strong. Stay locked in. Let the groove do the talking.”

Other highlights include the Mane Custom Bass KJ5 Series, our top ten bass gear stories for February, an amazing stretching exercise in G major, and more.

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1. BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229

The new BOSS GX-1B bass multi-effects pedal offers AIRD amp modeling, 130+ effects, Bluetooth streaming, and flexible power options in a compact design.

2. The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined

Built in Brooklyn, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass pairs mahogany warmth, custom humbuckers, and striking turquoise fret markers.

3. Hear Joe Dart Lock In on Bass in Vulfmon’s “Rocco Darto Cato”

Joe Dart leads from the first note on “Rocco Darto Cato,” delivering classic P bass tone as Louis Cato and Cory Wong round out the groove.

4. Federico Malaman Trio Brings Warmth and Melody to “Song for Marco”

A new live performance from Federico Malaman’s trio highlights “Song for Marco,” with melodic piano and a wide, polished bass tone throughout.

5. Mane Custom Bass Launches KJ5 Series with Exotic Woods and Bartolini Electronics

Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.

6. Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde Back Robbie Williams in Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” Tribute

The 2026 BRIT Awards close with an Ozzy Osbourne tribute as Robbie Williams takes the mic and Robert Trujillo delivers the thunder on “No More Tears.”

7. This G Major Bass Exercise Will Push Your Left-Hand Stretch to the Limit

Bassist Marek Bero shares a challenging Bass Gym exercise in G major designed to strengthen your left hand, expand your reach, and unlock new interval possibilities on the fretboard.

8. February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10

February brought a wave of new bass gear as we explored NAMM 2026 highlights. Here are the 10 most-read bass gear stories on No Treble for February 2026.

9. Watch Jacob Umansky Rip Through Interval’s “Lacuna” on the Dingwall Sol Signature Bass

Jacob Umansky demos his Dingwall Sol Signature at NAMM 2026 with a full playthrough of Intervals’ “Lacuna,” all clank, clarity, and control

10. Yorkville Sound Lands Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deals With Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass

Yorkville Sound announces exclusive Canadian distribution partnerships with Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass, expanding access to top-tier bass gear across Canada.