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Bass of the Week: Schecter’s FreeZesicle Is Ricky “Freeze” Smith’s Purple Funk Machine
Schecter’s FreeZesicle bass was built for Ricky “Freeze” Smith, pairing a Freeze Purple finish with EMG electronics and Prince-inspired visual details.
La Bella Launches Ian Martin Allison Signature Strings for Short Scale Bass
La Bella Strings has teamed up with Ian Martin Allison once again to introduce a short scale version of his signature strings. Available in four and five-string sets, the new scale option still has the same feel and custom gauges as the original set. “When Ian Martin Allison approached us about doing a signature set of Super Polished strings, he...
Bergantino Launches Its Lightest Bass Cabinets Yet with the HPN Series
Bergantino unveils its HPN Series bass cabinets, pairing lightweight neo designs with three configurations, premium drivers, and up to 1,000 watts RMS.
Fender Honors Motown Legend James Jamerson With a Signature 1962 Precision Bass
Fender is honoring Motown legend James Jamerson with a 1962 Precision Bass signature model featuring era-correct specs and a custom pickup.
Sunn O))) and EarthQuaker Devices Unleash the HalfLife Octave Distortion + Booster
EarthQuaker Devices and Sunn O))) expand the Life Pedal lineage with HalfLife, combining analog octave fuzz, distortion, and a clean MOSFET boost in one pedal.
Garda’s Benaco Elite Bass Blends Italian Design With Semi-Hollow Innovation
This week’s Bass of the Week checks out the Garda Benaco Elite Bass, an Italian-made semi-hollow instrument with Delano electronics and a turquoise finish.
ZVEX Debuts the DB-1 Ultra-High Impedance Analog Meter Pedal
ZVEX Effects has introduced the DB-1, an ultra-high impedance analog meter pedal designed to monitor signal levels anywhere in your chain.
EMG Launches NS-WAV Retro Fit System for NS Design Basses
EMG has introduced the NS-WAV Retro Fit, a drop-in system for NS Design NS-WAV basses with volume, blend, tone, and 18-volt operation.
Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker
Höfner has reportedly been acquired by GEWA, with plans to continue producing the iconic 500/1 Violin Bass under new ownership.
Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Expands the Pedal With 74 Algorithms and 1,000+ Presets
Eventide has unveiled the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2, packing 74 algorithms, over 1,000 presets, USB-C, MIDI, and updated controls.
Bass of the Week: Di Donato’s Hasaki Bass “Quattro” Is a Gold-Leaf Short-Scale Stunner
Di Donato Guitars brings its Hasaki design to bass with the short-scale Hasaki Bass “Quattro,” featuring an aluminum backbone.
Zorg Effects Celebrates 10 Years With Limited-Edition Artist Series Pedals
Zorg Effects has unveiled a limited 10th anniversary pedal series, including a gold sparkle Glorious Basstar overdrive for bassists.











