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Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Volta All-Tube Bass Amp
Amps

Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Volta All-Tube Bass Amp

Jad Freer Audio has announced the Volta, a new all-tube bass head that the company calls the pinnacle of its sound and philosophy. The amp was developed at the behest of endorsing artist and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott.

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La Bella Unveils Bubby Lewis Limited White Nylon Tape Wound Strings
Accessories & Strings

La Bella Unveils Bubby Lewis Limited White Nylon Tape Wound Strings

La Bella has teamed up with bass wizard Bubby Lewis to release a signature set of strings. The Bubby Lewis Limited White Nylon Tape Wound Strings come in four-, five-, or six-string sets and are notable for their unique white and blue patterns.

Bass of the Week: Adil Sabit Guitars DB340 Dombyra Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Adil Sabit Guitars DB340 Dombyra Bass

In Kazakhstan, they have a lute-style instrument called the dombyra. There is a very large bass version of the instrument, but it’s often troublesome, so Adil Sabit created a solution with the ASG DB340 Dombyra Bass.

Anka Custom Guitars Unveils the Noumeno DX Bass
Basses

Anka Custom Guitars Unveils the Noumeno DX Bass

Anka Custom Guitars and Basses has unveiled a new bass model called the Noumeno DX. Although it can be ordered with many options, the first iteration of the bass they’ve shared has a stacked set of features.

Aguilar Amplification Unveils Limited Edition Colors for Fall 2023
Amps

Aguilar Amplification Unveils Limited Edition Colors for Fall 2023

Aguilar Amplification has a tradition of releasing limited edition colors each year, and they’ve just unveiled their latest creation. Rather than a single product, though, they’ve added several color options to much of their lineup.

Ernie Ball Music Man Announces Retro ’70s StingRay Bass
Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man Announces Retro ’70s StingRay Bass

Ernie Ball Music Man is throwing it back to their earliest years by introducing a new model called the Retro ’70s StingRay Bass Guitar. The new model comes in black, white, vintage sunburst, and heritage natural colorways with mostly classic-inspired features.

Pigtronix Introduces the 2NR Chromatic Pedal Tuner
Pedals & Effects

Pigtronix Introduces the 2NR Chromatic Pedal Tuner

Pigtronix has introduced a new pedal tuner cleverly called the 2NR Chromatic Tuner. The company calls it a “no-nonsense, high-precision” tuner for guitar and bass.

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2023
Gear Roundup

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2023

Another month ends, so it’s time for your monthly roundup of the top bass gear stories from the previous one. Here is your top 10 list of reader-favorite gear stories for the month of October 2023.

TWA Announces the Octoverdrive Pedal
Pedals & Effects

TWA Announces the Octoverdrive Pedal

TWA is getting in the spirit of Halloween with their latest pedal, the Octoverdrive Overdrive. Suited for bass or guitar, the has a dual channel setup that utilizes “undead” components.

Bass of the Week: Island Instruments Thunderstang
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Island Instruments Thunderstang

There’s always something exciting about seeing elements from different bass styles coming together. This week we’re checking out a bit of a Frankenstein with the Thunderstang by Island Instruments.

Guild Announces Limited Starfire Bass II in Black
Basses

Guild Announces Limited Starfire Bass II in Black

Guild has reintroduced the Starfire Bass II in a bold Black finish for a limited run alongside the Starfire III Black and M-75 Aristocrat Black guitars. Originally introduced in 1967, the Starfire Bass II is fitted with a pair of Guild BS-1 BiSonic pickups.

Sterling By Music Man Introduces Pete Wentz Signature Model
Basses

Sterling By Music Man Introduces Pete Wentz Signature Model

After introducing their own version of the DarkRay, Sterling by Music Man has introduced a new signature model for Pete Wentz. The Fall Out Boy bassist’s new Artist Series StingRay marks SBMM’s first full-scale passive bass.