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Harley Benton Teams With BassTheWorld for Its Most Refined J-Style Bass Yet
Harley Benton teams up with BassTheWorld’s Gregor Fris for the MV-4JB Plus Signature bass, featuring Kloppmann pickups, premium woods, and high-end appointments.
Mesa/Boogie Introduces the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II With a 40% Smaller Chassis
Mesa/Boogie has introduced the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II, a compact bass preamp and DI pedal with a 40% smaller chassis, sweepable mids, hi-pass filter, and more.
Fender Unveils Vintera III Bass Series with New Jazz, Precision & Bass VI Models
Fender introduces the Vintera III Series, featuring new Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Bass VI models inspired by iconic ‘60s and ‘70s designs, with prices starting at $1,249.
Trace Elliot Launches Transformer DI With Huge Frequency Range for Bassists
Trace Elliot has introduced the Transformer DI, a new passive direct box for all instruments with extended frequency response and a design aimed at preserving tone.
Bass of the Week: FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R Packs Punch with a Unique Twist
FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R bass blends classic tone with modern innovation, featuring reversed Seymour Duncan pickups and the Circle Fretting System.
Upton Bass Unveils the UPTONe, a Combo Amp Built Specifically for Upright Bass
Upton Bass has introduced the UPTONe, a 200-watt combo amplifier designed specifically for upright bass, with a custom cabinet and Eminence woofer.
Ernie Ball Launches Fast Pitch Clip-On Tuner for Bass, Guitar, and More
The Ernie Ball Fast Pitch Clip-On Tuner offers chromatic tuning, a bright LCD screen, and a rotating clip for bassists and other string players.
Trickfish Amplification Launches Single Coil, Split Coil, and Dual Coil Bass Pickups
Trickfish Amplification has launched its first bass pickups, with Single Coil, Split Coil, and Dual Coil models available in multiple soapbar sizes.
The Wait Is Over: Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 Are Now Shipping
Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 are now shipping, delivering analog tone, massive output via Class H power, and new studio-ready features for bassists.
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV Is a Tonal Swiss Army Knife
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV combines triple pickups, flexible switching, and 18-volt electronics for a huge range of tones.
Sadowsky Debuts MetroExpress 6-String Bass Line with Modern and Vintage J/J Models
Sadowsky has introduced its MetroExpress 6-string bass line after two years of prototyping, with Modern and Vintage J/J models developed with input from Steve Bailey.
Bass of the Week: Devon Bass J6 Modern Stuns with Dye-Stabilized Boxwood Burl
Devon Smullen’s J6 Modern pairs a vivid dye-stabilized boxwood burl top with Bartolini dual-coil pickups, a Gregory 18-volt preamp, and premium custom details.











