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Peavey Revives Its Classic Super Festival Series with a 1,200-Watt Bass Rig
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Peavey Revives Its Classic Super Festival Series with a 1,200-Watt Bass Rig

Peavey brings back the Super Festival Series, introducing the 1,200-watt F-1200B bass amp and 610 enclosure with classic tone and updated tech.

This Tiny Yellow Bass Was Built From 18th-Century Monastery Wood: Meet the Red Bird Mini Gemini
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This Tiny Yellow Bass Was Built From 18th-Century Monastery Wood: Meet the Red Bird Mini Gemini

Red Bird’s Mini Gemini pairs a tiny 23.5" scale with spruce reclaimed from an 18th-century monastery. A bold, fully pro short-scale bass with a huge story.

Bootsy Collins’ First Fender Bass Just Sold — and the Final Bid Shocked Everyone
Basses

Bootsy Collins’ First Fender Bass Just Sold — and the Final Bid Shocked Everyone

Bootsy Collins’ first Fender Jazz Bass, originally bought for him by James Brown, has officially sold at auction. Here’s the wild story behind the historic instrument.

Fender Marks Iron Maiden’s 50 Years With Limited Steve Harris Precision Bass
Basses

Fender Marks Iron Maiden’s 50 Years With Limited Steve Harris Precision Bass

Fender honors Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary with a limited Steve Harris Precision Bass, featuring a satin black finish, vintage specs, and 80s-voiced tone.

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Port City Amplification Unleashes the Tempest: A Hand-Wired Tube Bass Head Built for Modern Players
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Port City Amplification Unleashes the Tempest: A Hand-Wired Tube Bass Head Built for Modern Players

Port City Amplification enters the bass world with the Tempest, a hand-wired 60-watt tube bass head blending vintage tone, modern versatility, and premium components.

Death By Audio Unveils Destroyer Series: Three Compact, Stereo Pedals Built for Maximum Mayhem
Pedals & Effects

Death By Audio Unveils Destroyer Series: Three Compact, Stereo Pedals Built for Maximum Mayhem

Death By Audio launches the Destroyer Series, featuring the Dream Station reverb/delay, Moonbeam Phaser, and Thee Treble Overload treble boost.

G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3: A Graphite-Neck Powerhouse with Triple EMG E-Series Pickups
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G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3: A Graphite-Neck Powerhouse with Triple EMG E-Series Pickups

Geoff Gould’s GGi5-Studio³ blends graphite-neck innovation with a myrtle burl top and triple EMG E-Series pickups. See photos, full specs, and details.

Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction
Basses

Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction

Bootsy Collins’ James Brown-era 1969 Fender Jazz Bass, the instrument that shaped early ’70s funk, is now up for auction through Heritage Auctions.

Aguilar Unveils Ultra-Rare DB 751 LTD Black Bass Amp (Only 5 Made)
Amps

Aguilar Unveils Ultra-Rare DB 751 LTD Black Bass Amp (Only 5 Made)

Aguilar has released an ultra-rare DB 751 LTD Black bass amp, limited to just five units worldwide. A blackout chassis, red LEDs, and classic 751 power.

Empress Effects Announces the Buffer++: A Powerful Upgrade for Complex Signal Chains
Pedals & Effects

Empress Effects Announces the Buffer++: A Powerful Upgrade for Complex Signal Chains

Empress Effects has released the Buffer++, a versatile utility pedal with 12 routing modes, a 30dB boost, input pads, and stereo loop options for complex rigs.

Fuzzrocious Releases Grey Stache/Heliotropic Dual-Fuzz Pedal With Holiday Pre-Launch Batch
Pedals & Effects

Fuzzrocious Releases Grey Stache/Heliotropic Dual-Fuzz Pedal With Holiday Pre-Launch Batch

Fuzzrocious has combined the Grey Stache and Heliotropic circuits into one pedal. The Grey Stache/Heliotropic arrives January 15, with a 10-unit pre-release.

Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish
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Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish

Dingwall and Kyle Konkiel return with a 2025 Signature Combustion featuring a Matte Army Green finish, EMG 3-band EQ, new hardware, and limited run of 100.