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Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music has unveiled a new upright bass pickup that he says he’s been “dreaming about making for decades.” The pickup mounts to the back of your fingerboard with a simple system, while the height of the four ceramic magnets can be easily adjusted.

With August coming to a close, it is time for the latest bass gear roundup here. Gear stories got a ton of views this month, and these made the reader-favorite top 10 list.

Spector has announced a new collaboration with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, who has joined their artist roster. The new partnership will result in a signature bass for him that is under development and slated for release in 2025.

Epifani has introduced a new pedal called the Boost Da Bass Preamp DI, which they say was “meticulously engineered to ensure that your bass tones are rich, full, deep and harmoniously blend with the other instruments.”

This week, we’re checking out another fabulous instrument from the collection of Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin. This custom scroll bass from Mana Basso is a four-string with an extra-long 35-inch scale.

After unveiling a new line of bass pedals earlier this year, Trickfish Amplification has announced the Bullhead 3K bass amplifier. The powerful amp features a Mike Pope-designed preamp and a four-band switchable EQ.

Sterling by Music Man has launched two new instruments in their Intro Series, including one bass: the Intro Series StingRay. The new series aims to bring the classic bass design to a highly accessible price.

EBG Instruments is already preparing for the Guitar Summit and the NAMM Show by assembling an arsenal of instruments. That includes this four-string EBG-4 Jigsaw in a Cerulean Blue Metallic finish, which is their signature body shape.

Fender has unveiled a new line of pickups called the Cobalt Chrome Bass Pickup sets. Designed by tone expert Tim Shaw, the sets feature a proprietary blend of FeCrCo magnets for a rich tone.

ISP Technologies has introduced two new noise reduction pedals, the Decimator X and the Decimator X G-String. Each is designed with “fast response times, versatile routing options, and durable construction.” They build upon the company’s previous Decimator series by utilizing new circuitry.

Phil Jones Bass has added to their best-selling Double Four combo amp with the Double Four Plus. Aka the BG-80, the 90-watt single-channel bass combo amp features two four-inch speakers and a three-band EQ.

Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp just wrapped up a weekend of incredible bass clinics, masterclasses, and performances. No Treble’s Corey and Isaac were on the scene to cover the show and the Philadelphia Bass Gear Expo, where Corey fell in love with the Ibanez SRD905F fretless bass.