Amps

Upton Bass has introduced the UPTONe, a 200-watt combo amplifier designed specifically for upright bass, with a custom cabinet and Eminence woofer.

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.

Genzler Amplification has introduced the Magellan 800+, an 800-watt bass head with upgraded drive circuitry, new EQ options, a variable high-pass filter, and more.

Ashdown continues its renewed UK manufacturing push with four new British-built bass amp ranges, including the RBM, OBM, SBM, and PBM series.

Orange Amplifiers revives the 2x15 format with the UK-built OBC215C bass cabinet, delivering 800 watts of deep, room-filling low end with Celestion Pulse 15 drivers.

The new Genzler Magellan ULV cabinets combine neodymium speakers, vertical design, and ultra-light construction for powerful, compact bass tone.

Aguilar debuts the Tone Hammer 210 Combo, a compact 300-watt bass amp with a vertical 2x10 cabinet, dual XLR outs, and built-in cabinet IRs.

Peavey expands its miniMEGA line with the new MegaBass 410 and 115 cabinets, delivering 1,200 watts of power in lightweight designs.

John Paul Jones has teamed with Soundgas to auction personal studio gear, highlighted by a rare mid-’60s Guild Thunderbass amp.

Form Factor Audio revamps its Bass Instinct amps with a powerful Mark III update, adding a new power platform and refined dynamics.

Peavey brings back the Super Festival Series, introducing the 1,200-watt F-1200B bass amp and 610 enclosure with classic tone and updated tech.

Port City Amplification enters the bass world with the Tempest, a hand-wired 60-watt tube bass head blending vintage tone, modern versatility, and premium components.