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Diamond revives its fan favorite Vibrato after nearly 20 years – and it’s been given some key upgrades
The resurgent Canadian firm’s returning stompbox boasts all-analog circuitry built around the revered MN3007 bucket brigade chip
Spector unveils Doug Wimbish USA Custom Series basses, including a replica of his iconic 1987 5-string
With signature EMG pickups and an era-specific headstock design, Spector's new basses promise to deliver “the sound and feel that inspired Doug Wimbish's signature style”
Sam Ash files for bankruptcy after announcing the closure of all its stores
The family-run retailer has reportedly started the procedure of auctioning off its assets
Abasi Concepts has debuted its first-ever bass guitar – ushering in a new headless design
Tosin Abasi’s brand has created its first production bass, with the Larada five-string combining a headless design with Fishman Fluence Multi-Voice pickups
Khruangbin’s Laura Lee explains how her lack of technical bass training works in her favor
Khruangbin’s Laura Lee says a “limitation” in her technique led to Khruangbin's “fun and bouncy” basslines
Justus West reveals how he sneaked Tosin Abasi and Plini onto the new Beyoncé album (sort of)
The prolific session guitarist and producer pulls back the veil on Cowboy Carter’s high-profile recording sessions – and the surprisingly progressive gear he used on Beyoncé’s country album
Walrus Audio unveils Canvas Power range of linkable pedalboard power supplies
Available in four sizes, the Canvas Power units promise low-noise operation and can be linked to accomodate ever-growing rigs
How Hermanos Gutiérrez leveraged vintage tones and Dan Auerbach's guitar tech on Barrio Hustle
Barrio Hustle is taken from the guitar duo's upcoming album Sonido Cósmico – and premiered exclusively on Guitar World
