British boutique stompbox creator Origin Effects has expanded its bass guitar pedal lineup with the BassRIG ‘64 Black Panel and BassRIG Super Vintage. Drawing inspiration from the sounds of the
Tech 21 Upgrades Its Bass Fly Rig to V2
Tech 21 has announced the newest addition to its comprehensive fly rig roster, the new-and-improved Bass Fly Rig V2. Looking to encourage bassists to emancipate themselves from the “tyrannies of
Aguilar Amplification Releases the DB 599 Bass Compressor
Aguilar Amplification has unveiled the latest addition to its bass guitar pedal lineup, the DB 599 Bass Compressor. Sporting an ultra-compact yet heavy-duty chassis, the DB 599 features a straightforward
Dedalo FX Launches the Gorila GOR-4 Bass Compressor
Argentine stompbox manufacturer Dedalo FX has released its latest optical bass compressor—the LA-2A-inspired Gorila GOR-4. A revamped variant of its GOR-3 model (introduced almost nine years ago), the Gorila GOR-4
Empress Effects Announces the Bass Compressor and the Compressor MkII
Empress Effects is adding two new compressors to its pedal roster—the Bass Compressor and the Compressor MkII. For the Compressor MkII, the brand revamped its Compressor according to valuable user
The 5 Best Bass DI Pedals
Whether DI stands for “direct input,” “direct injection,” or “direct interface,” it’s an essential tool for bass players. DI pedals allow you to forego a traditional amplifier altogether, plugging directly
Darkglass Electronics Introduces The Squid Bass Preamp
Darkglass Electronics has unveiled a limited-edition custom art version of its Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 called “The Squid,” sporting exclusive artwork by Ignacio Bazan Lazcano. The custom art is evocative
All the Muffs: Current Incarnations of a Classic Fuzz Pedal
For more than 50 years, the Big Muff has been the quintessential heavy fuzz pedal, defining the effect as much as the Tube Screamer has for Overdrive and the Cry
Nobels Introduces ODR-1 Bass Cut Edition
At the request of players, the German pedal brand Nobels has revamped its highly-rated ODR-1 overdrive to include an internal Bass Cut switch under the stompbox’s battery cover to provide greater control
Tech 21 Introduces the Steve Harris Signature SH1
Tech 21 has introduced the Steve Harris Signature SH1 SansAmp, a portable bass preamp designed to emulate the Iron Maiden bassist’s beloved tones. Crafted as a more compact variant of
Electro-Harmonix Introduces Bass9 and MOD 11
Known for creating some of the most iconic musical effects, Electro-Harmonix has unveiled two new pedals this month—the Bass9 Bass Machine and the MOD 11 Modulator. The Bass9 Bass Machine
Tritonlab Debuts the Equinox JFET Bass Overdrive
Tritonlab has unveiled an innovative bass preamp/overdrive stompbox, the Equinox JFET Bass Overdrive. Developed using JFET technology that mimics the sound of tube amps, this tube preamp emulator serves up
