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Eastwood Updates the TB64 6-String Bass for 2024
Bass VI-style instruments have been growing in popularity over the past couple of years, and now Eastwood is reviving another six-string bass from the past. The TB64 6-string Bass STD is a new version of their tribute to the TB-64 Teisco bass.
Jackson Guitars Announces the Adam Blackstone Signature “Gladys” Bass
Adam Blackstone is one of the most prolific and successful bass players of our time. Now, the bass guru has announced his first-ever signature electric bass: the Adam Blackstone “Gladys” Jackson Pro Series Signature Concert Bass.
Trickfish Amplification Now Shipping New Bass Pedal Line
Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.
Bass of the Week: Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant”
Bass Upfront’s David Sutkin has an astounding bass collection. We’ve taken a look at two of his Stradi basses before, but he’s just shared his latest addition to the lot. The Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant” is the first one to land in the U.S.
Lollar Introduces Hum-Cancelling DC J-Bass Pickups
Lollar Pickups has introduced a new set called the DC J-Bass, which they describe as a “dual coil twist on the well-known and well-loved Jazz Bass pickup design.” The new design is hum-canceling while also offering a hotter and fuller-bodied Jazz Bass sound.
Danelectro Announces the Red Hot Longhorn Bass
One of the basses that caught our attention at the NAMM Show this year was the Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn Bass, and now we have more details about it.
Line 6 Launches the Pod Express Bass Pedal
Line 6 has unveiled the Pod Express Bass pedal, which acts as an amp and effects processor. With sounds derived from the company’s Helix processors, the new model packs a lot in.
Tech 21 Announces 30th Anniversary Limited Edition SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Tech 21’s flagship SansAmp Bass Driver DI was first introduced in 1994. To celebrate its three decades, the company has announced a special 30th Anniversary limited edition pedal.
Bass of the Week: Jacques Legault’s Coffee Table Bass
Have you ever looked at a coffee table and thought, “That could be a bass?” That thought occurred to Jacques Legault, who shared this wild bass he built.
Ashdown Revamps the OriginAL-EVO-C112T Amp for 2024
Ashdown has revamped the OriginAL-EVO-C112T, which packs their new OriginAL EVO bass head into a 1×12" kickback combo. The amp pumps out 300 watts while weighing just 29 pounds.
Becos FX Introduces CompIQ Stella Pro Compressor MK2 Pedal
Becos Effects launched its flagship pedal, the Stella Pro analog compressor/limiter, five years ago. Now, they’ve updated the unit with the Stella Pro MK2. The update adds and removes several features.
Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-String
This week we’re checking out a killer Progress Series IV Standard 5-string bass by Overwater Basses. Its swamp ash body has a gorgeous walnut top that’s matched with a walnut headstock cap, walnut fingerboard binding, and walnut block inlays.