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Rotosound Announces Single String Availability
Rotosound is now offering the ability to purchase single strings from their string lineup, including the Ultramag bass set. The move allows for more flexibility in choosing strings in addition to not needing to buy a whole set for one broken string.
Tech 21 Reissues the SansAmp Classic Pedal
Tech 21 is returning to its roots with a reissue of the SansAmp Classic. Originally released over 30 years ago, the handy pedal has been used for everything from death metal to commercial jingles.
EMG Unveils Les Claypool Signature Pickups, Adds Finishes to Trujillo Signature Pickups
EMG has expanded their line of pickup sets with the Les Claypool “Pachyderm Gold” pickup. The company also updated Robert Trujillo’s Rip Tide J pickups with three new finishes. Check out Claypool’s and Trujillo’s announcement and two-bass jam.
Bass of the Week: Marusya Guitars Archtop Bass
This week we’re checking out a beautiful five-string archtop built by Marusya Guitars. The gorgeous instrument was hand-built in Perm, Russia with mahogany for the body back and sides and a spruce top.
Ibanez Adds Short Scale Models to EHB Headless Bass Lineup
Last year, Ibanez turned heads with their new EHB headless design. Now they’ve taken the same idea and put it into a more compact size. The EHB1000S and the EHB1005SMS have all the same features as the EHB1000 but with shorter scales.
Phil Jones Bass Announces the PE-5 Bass Preamp
Phil Jones Bass has unveiled a new tool for bassists called the PE-5. The pedal-sized preamp features a five-band EQ with DI capabilities as well as a boost function. Of course, Jones puts in plenty of details to make the unit stand apart.
Sandberg Guitars Launches Martin Mendez Signature Bass
Sandberg Guitars has announced the latest in their artist series with a signature model for Opeth and White Stones bassist Martin Mendez.
(Virtual) NAMM 2021: All the Bass News
If things were normal, the No Treble crew would be on the floor at the Winter NAMM Show today. It wasn’t meant to be. However, the gear news is still coming like normal, and we’ll be covering it all.
Aguilar Announces DCB P and J Style Pickups
Aguilar has blended their DCB pickup design into traditional shapes with the new DCB 4P, 4J, 5J, and 4PJ pickups. The dual ceramic bar style introduces a “new and unique voice for Jazz and Precision style basses,” they say.
Spector Introduces NS Dimension and NS Ethos Basses
Spector Musical Instruments is starting 2021 by launching two new series of basses: the NS Dimension and the NS Ethos. Both instruments are modern takes on their NS body shape with the Dimension featuring a multi-scale neck.
Bass of the Week: Jerzy Drozd Atmospheric Refraction
Every Jerzy Drozd bass I’ve ever seen has left me in awe. The luthier’s elegant shapes and unreal finishes capture the imagination, and his newest creation is no exception.
Jackson Guitars Introduces the X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV
Jackson Guitars has announced a plethora of new instruments, but one has stood out for us the most. The X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV seems to be an amalgamation of several vintage basses.