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Nordstrand Audio has added a new product to its string dampening line with the NinoMute. The device was developed by bassist Nino Ocampo for the double bass to help accentuate its acoustic nature.

Spun Loud Effects has updated its Blister & Peel dual fuzz pedal with a new version. The V.2 edition was switched to a PCB build for consistency while adding capacitors to improve and extend gain sweep.

Sinasoid Cables has introduced a new product to its lineup with the Sable series. Named after its sleek black appearance and matte finish, the cable has a subtle grip to its wrap that eliminates the need to constantly move it.

Hofner’s Green Line is a series created to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Started with classical guitars, the series now includes a version of their 500/1 violin bass. It carries all of the features of the original version with some interesting differences.

TC Electronic has expanded its line of Ditto looper pedals with the Ditto+. The new generation of looper expands the Ditto’s simple format with new features like 99 loop slots, 60 minutes of record time, and an Extend Loop mode.

Eastwood Guitars is once again bringing a vintage bass model back to life with their version of the Ovation Magnum I. The Eastwood Magnum Bass recreates the original ’70s axe, which was used in bands like Sonic Youth, Magazine, and Tool.

B&G Guitars has unveiled a new version of their bass model with the Big Sister Crossroads. The Crossroads edition offers the same look and structure at a more affordable price.

This week we’re checking out the SBC Guitars SH1B Falcon, which is a custom headless bass designed with bassist Calvert Stephens. The six-string bass also has a multi-scale neck.

Squier has unveiled the Paranormal series, which brings a handful of vintage Fender models back to life as well as creating some new models. The series includes one bass called the Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass ’54.

After unveiling their bass cabinet series at the Winter NAMM Show earlier this year, Darkglass Electronics has launched the Elite Series of cabinets with the DG810ES and DG412ES. The two new offerings are the company’s largest cabs.

Warwick’s Rockboard has expanded its lineup with the MOD 4, an all-in-one wireless system receiver and patchbay for pedalboards. Its wireless portion works in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and has a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range at just 5 ms of latency.

Gabba Gabba Hey! Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone’s personal Fender Precision bass is currently up for sale via RR Auction. The cream-colored P-Bass is described as the Ramone’s main axe from 1979 to 1985.