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Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2024
Bass gear got a lot of attention in June. Here's your monthly roundup of what was popular on No Treble.
Ernie Ball Music Man Announces 2024 Bongo Collection
Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled the 2024 Bongo Bass Collection, which includes four-, five-, and six-string models. Each bass model includes stainless steel frets and is available in four colors: Stealth Black, Titan Gray, Blood Orange, and Mantis Green.
Kala Updates the California U-Bass for 2024
A decade after its introduction, Kala’s California U-Bass is getting a facelift. The solid-body, ukulele-sized bass has been updated to a “more adjustable version of the instrument that maintains its stylistic and tonal integrity.”
Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Jules Black Hole
GV Guitars has a cool bass model called the Jules, which has a cool and funky body shape. They also built one for a customer called the Jules Black Hole, which has a killer black sparkle finish and some cool features.
Solar Guitars Introduces the Type E Bass
Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars has so far only had one bass style, but they’ve just fixed that the introduction of the Type E Bass. Available in four or five-string versions, they call the new axe “the most brutal bass ever crafted.”
Bass of the Week: Belforti Instruments M3
This week, we’re checking out a stunning bass from the Paris-based manufacturer Belforti Instruments. This Model 3 from the M Series features an incredible one-piece flamed eucalyptus top over its roasted ash body.
Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses
Harley Benton has added a new line of basses called the MV series, which includes six models that take their cues from the P-Bass, the Jazz, and the Mustang. As with most of the company’s offerings, the new basses aim to be available at prices ranging between $207 and $225.
Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars BK4 David Sutkin Signature II
Sasha Ristic of Ristic Guitars has shared their latest bass creation: the BK4 David Sutkin Signature II. Built for the Apollo’s Ghost bassist and Bass Upfront founder, the elegant axe features neck-through construction, a 5-piece wenge and purpleheart neck, walnut body wings, and a jaw-dropping Indian laurel top.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Lizard King Bass Octave/Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Lizard King, an octave and fuzz pedal based on their Lizard Queen but optimized for bass.
Is Les Claypool Gearing Up To Sell Whamolas?
Get your wallets ready, because it looks like Les Claypool is gearing up for a release. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it looks like he’ll be selling a production version of the Whamola.
DR Strings Unveils Dragon Skin+ Bass Strings
DR Strings has expanded its coated string line with Dragon Skin+, which is available for guitar, mandolin, and bass. The new design upgrades the core and wrap wires to be “exceptionally musical, balanced, and loud.”
Earthquaker Devices and Death By Audio Relaunch Time Shadows Pedal
Back in 2020, Earthquaker Devices and Death By Audio collaborated for a limited edition pedal called the Time Shadows Subharmonic Multi-Delay Resonator. The highly sought-after unit is now back in production with some new features.