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Epiphone Relaunches Embassy Bass
Basses

Epiphone Relaunches Embassy Bass

After discontinuing a similar model two years ago, Epiphone has reissued the Embassy bass. The design retains the asymmetrical solid mahogany double-cutaway body design found on the original 1963 version.

Hartke Unveils Lightweight HyDrive HL Bass Cabinets
Amps

Hartke Unveils Lightweight HyDrive HL Bass Cabinets

Hartke has expanded their Hydrive bass cabinet lineup with the new lightweight HL series. The series includes four models, which are all loaded with the company’s HyDrive speaker with neodymium magnets.

D’Addario Announces Chromatic Pedal Tuner+
Accessories & Strings

D’Addario Announces Chromatic Pedal Tuner+

D’Addario has introduced a new tuning pedal called the Chromatic Pedal Tuner+. The new utility device is described as having the speed and accuracy of the original pedal tuner with two new onboard features.

Ibanez Unveils 2021 Limited Edition SR Premium Models
Basses

Ibanez Unveils 2021 Limited Edition SR Premium Models

Ibanez has unveiled their annual limited edition run of SR Premium basses, which they describe as “built to be noticed.” The four-string SR4CMLTD and five-string SR5CMLTD are built with multi-piece bodies of alternating ash and figured maple.

Sadowsky Announces 2021 Limited Edition Basses
Basses

Sadowsky Announces 2021 Limited Edition Basses

Sadowsky Guitars has unveiled four new limited edition models for 2021 with two in the MetroLine series and two Masterbuilt instruments. All of the instruments are built in Germany.

Harley Benton Introduces the Block-300B Bass Amp
Amps

Harley Benton Introduces the Block-300B Bass Amp

Harley Benton has announced a new compact bass amp called the Block-300B. Weighing just 3.4 pounds, the amp boasts 300 watts of power at 4 ohms with a five-band EQ.

Rickenbacker Unveils 90th Anniversary 4005XC Bass Guitar
Basses

Rickenbacker Unveils 90th Anniversary 4005XC Bass Guitar

2021 marks the 90th anniversary of Rickenbacker Guitars, who have just revealed limited edition guitar and bass models to mark the occasion. While details are still slim, the bass model is called the 4005XC and has some serious retro appeal.

Sandberg Guitars Unveils 35th Anniversary California Supreme Bass
Basses

Sandberg Guitars Unveils 35th Anniversary California Supreme Bass

Sandberg Guitars is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a limited edition version of the California Supreme. The bass is described as the “boutique bass flagship of Braunschweig’s creative forge.”

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal

Electro-Harmonix has announced the Ripped Speaker, a fuzz pedal that pays homage to the very beginnings of distorted bass sounds. The first sound of a distorted stringed instrument was a gnarly Bass VI tone on “Don’t Worry” by Marty Robbins.

Red Panda Updates the Bitmap Bitcrusher Pedal for 2021
Pedals & Effects

Red Panda Updates the Bitmap Bitcrusher Pedal for 2021

Red Panda has updated their Bitmap pedal with version two for 2021. The bitcrusher features fractional bit reduction and sample rate modulation to create lo-fi sounds, and the updated edition adds several features.

Source Audio To Release Limited Edition Ultrawave Multiband Processor Beta Units
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio To Release Limited Edition Ultrawave Multiband Processor Beta Units

Source Audio is gearing up for the big launch of their Ultrawave Multiband Processor, and to warm things up, they’ll be releasing a limited edition beta unit.

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses
Basses

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses

Ibanez has expanded their SR line of basses with the SR600E Series, which includes four-string, five-string, and six-string versions. The new models are crafted with an ash body, jatoba and walnut neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.