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G&L Guitars Shuts Down: A Final Chapter in Leo Fender’s Legacy
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G&L Guitars Shuts Down: A Final Chapter in Leo Fender’s Legacy

G&L Guitars, the last company founded by Leo Fender, has shut down. Factory closures, unanswered emails, and growing rumors mark the end of an era.

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Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist
Bass of the Week

Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist

Torzal returns with a new Natural Twist bass featuring a 35-degree neck twist, set-through construction, cottonwood burl and chameleon finish, and Nordstrand electronics.

From Foldable Basses to Modern Modeling Pedals: October’s Top 10 Bass Gear Releases
Gear Roundup

From Foldable Basses to Modern Modeling Pedals: October’s Top 10 Bass Gear Releases

Explore October’s top 10 bass gear releases — from foldable designs and modeling pedals to rare U2 basses hitting the auction block.

Spark NEO Core: Smart Headphones with Built-In Guitar and Bass Amp
Accessories & Strings

Spark NEO Core: Smart Headphones with Built-In Guitar and Bass Amp

Spark NEO Core headphones let you plug in your bass or guitar, with built-in amps, effects, AI tone generation, and Bluetooth audio for music or practice.

Double the Swirl: Keeley’s New Oaxa Phaser Unleashes Two Independent Engines for Hypnotic Bass Depth
Pedals & Effects

Double the Swirl: Keeley’s New Oaxa Phaser Unleashes Two Independent Engines for Hypnotic Bass Depth

Dive into multi-dimensional bass textures with the Keeley Oaxa Phaser — dual phasers, stereo routing & vintage vibe control in one pedal.

Empress Effects Unleashes a Halloween-Ready Heavy Menace Limited Edition Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Empress Effects Unleashes a Halloween-Ready Heavy Menace Limited Edition Pedal

The Heavy Menace returns in a hauntingly limited edition from Empress Effects — just 350 pedals worldwide with original tattoo-inspired art.

Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance
Bass of the Week

Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance

Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.

Wield Your Tube Amp Again: Barefaced Audio Super 24 Delivers 1,200 Watts of Precision Power
Amps

Wield Your Tube Amp Again: Barefaced Audio Super 24 Delivers 1,200 Watts of Precision Power

Barefaced Audio’s Super 24 is a 1,200-watt 2x12 cab built for tube amp lovers, offering full-range accuracy and portability.

Orange Amps’ New King Comp Pedal Adds Sustain and Sparkle Without Killing Your Tone
Pedals & Effects

Orange Amps’ New King Comp Pedal Adds Sustain and Sparkle Without Killing Your Tone

Orange Amps introduces the King Comp, an 18-volt Class A compressor that evens out dynamics without flattening tone.

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction
Basses

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction

U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning 18 of his personal basses through Julien’s Auctions, including iconic Fenders and tour-used instruments.

Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation

Fodera’s Anthony Jackson Presentation II showcases the late bassist’s pursuit of perfection, featuring innovative design, custom hardware, and timeless tone.

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package
Basses

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package

Ohana Music enters the electric bass world with its first solid body design — a 28" scale Custom Shop model built for comfort, tone, and travel.