Bass Gear - Page 56

Gibson has unveiled a new bass collaboration with Gene Simmons through the Gibson Custom Shop. The new Gene Simmons EB-0 marks several firsts for the Gibson Custom Shop as its first 30.5-inch scale bass.

Ashdown has introduced the RM-110 cabinet as the latest in their Rootmaster EVO II lineup. At 24 pounds, it also marks their smallest enclosure.

Today, we’re sharing a tribute instrument built by Mister MikeV. His fretless “Fish On” bass takes some pretty obvious cues from legendary luthier Carl Thompson to celebrate one of his favorite players.

Boss has introduced the NS-1X Noise Suppressor, which they call an advanced noise suppressor and ultra-fast gate for guitar and bass. It’s the latest in their X series of pedals and features their Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) technology.

Warwick's miniature Gnome bass heads have new companions with the Gnome Pro CAB 300-watt bass cabinets. Just like the amps, the Gnome Cabinet series was designed for a transparent bass sound in an ultra-portable design.

EBG Instruments has introduced a new bass model called the Devon, which they describe as a “skelective, modern and unique design.” Featuring a multi-scale neck, the bass is constructed with mixed materials.

Rick Link of Beardly Customs shared one of their latest builds, and even he’s not sure what to call it. The four-string bass was ordered to mimic the unusual instrument used by a famous bassist.

TWA has released the Krytical Mass, a reactive octave fuzz that pays homage to the vintage Maestro Bass Brassmaster. Using a unique set of EQ and voltage manipulation controls, the new pedal captures its predecessor’s “aggressive yet warm & organic edge.”

Spector has added onto their NS Ethos and NS Dimension lines with the HP, or “High-Performance”, Series. The new models take Spector’s NS neck-through design and fit them with EMG DC pickups, a Darkglass Tone Capsule preamp, and illuminating side dots.

Aguilar Amplification has expanded its Super Lightweight series with the new SL 110 speaker cabinet. Weighing in at 23 pounds, it marks the most compact cabinet in the company’s lineup.

Italy’s Biarnel Liuteria introduced a new bass this summer called the Fiorano 32” which they describe as “classic design [with] advanced solutions.” The 32-inch scale bass weighs a mere 5.9 pounds.

Gibson has launched a bevy of pickups in the Gibson Pickup Shop Collection, and among the 22 offerings is one bass model. The Thunderbird Bass Reissue houses a period-correct T-Bird pickup under a chrome cover.