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MXR’s First Tuner Pedal Taps Sonic Research’s Turbo Tuner Technology
MXR teams with Sonic Research for its first tuner pedal. The Turbo Tuner offers true strobe tuning, five customizable presets, and a switchable buffer.
Bass of the Week: Roger Giffin’s “Outlaw” Chet Atkins SST Bass
Roger Giffin’s 1989 Chet Atkins SST Bass joins the Outlaw Collection auction, with a gold-top finish, chambered mahogany body, and a secret Custom Shop history.
WATCH: Derek Frank Debuts “The Basses Behind the Gig,” a New Video Series for No Treble
Derek Frank opens up his bass collection in The Basses Behind the Gig, a new No Treble series. First up is his custom Bacci Marleo five string bass today.
Dunable’s Plague Bass Pairs a 35-Inch Scale with D-Split and Baphomet Pickups
Dunable teams with Castle Rat bassist Charley Ruddell on the Plague Bass, a 35-inch Thunderclapper with two pickup types and a run of just two instruments.
Jackson Revisits Its First Five-String With David Ellefson Legend Series Bass
Jackson revisits David Ellefson’s first five-string bass with a limited-edition Legend Series model featuring EMG pickups, neck-through construction, and more.
Spector’s One-of-One Custom Shop Bass Will Benefit Breast Cancer Research
Spector’s one-of-one Rose Sparkle Custom Shop bass will benefit breast cancer research, with the winning bid donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Fender Refreshes American Professional Basses with V-Mod III Pickups
Fender updates its American Professional Jazz and Precision basses with V-Mod III pickups, redesigned bridges, and four- and five-string options.
Walrus Audio Takes Lore and Fable Into Stereo With MKII Updates
Walrus Audio expands its Lore and Fable soundscape pedals with stereo operation, MIDI control, presets, and new ways to shape reverse and granular effects.
Bass of the Week: Uberfrank’s Spellbinder Custom VI Rethinks the Bass VI
Uberfrank’s Spellbinder Custom VI rethinks the Bass VI for Tom Herbert, with dual outputs, a wider neck, and a chambered body with a stunning lacewood back.
Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, packing 120 effects, bass-tuned sounds, flexible routing, and four simultaneous effects into a compact pedal.