Bass Player News

CopperSound introduces revamped and redesigned Telegraph V2 Autostutter & Killswitch pedal

By Matt Owen published 7 December 22

New-and-improved unit features three modes, an all-new Active circuit and fresh parameters that are said to amount to “the ultimate killswitch and stutter system”

Snark launches the Snark Air, a rechargeable ‘hidden’ clip-on tuner

By Matt Parker published 7 December 22

The tiny new device can be concealed behind your guitar’s headstock, and features one-touch operation and rotating display angles

Meet the FloraVolt, a fruit-powered guitar pedal

By Matt Parker published 7 December 22

Mattoverse’s latest dirt box runs on an array of fruit and vegetables

Music Man Mike Herrera signature Sting Ray bass

Ernie Ball Music Man unveils Mike Herrara 2022 signature StingRay bass – limited to just 10 units

By Matt Parker published 7 December 22

The new limited-edition Flat Black variant has already sold out

Photo of Lindsey BUCKINGHAM and John McVIE and FLEETWOOD MAC, John McVie & Lindsey Buckingham performing live onstage

John McVie’s Rumours Alembic bass sells for $100,000

By Nick Wells published 5 December 22

John McVie’s one-of-a-kind Alembic used to record The Chain with Fleetwood Mac sells for $100,000

Old Blood Noise Endeavors debuts a "true reverse effect" with the BL-44 Reverse pedal

By Matt Parker published 5 December 22

The psychedelic stompbox allows you to manipulate time backwards with a clock slider to change speeds on the fly

Chaos Audio Stratus pedal launches into space

A guitar pedal has been sent into space for the first time

By Matt Parker published 5 December 22

Chaos Audio's Stratus multi-FX pedal was – quite literally – launched earlier this month

Darkglass revisits its Duality fuzz pedal as the Duality DFZ

By Nick Wells published 1 December 22

A stripped-back version of its predecessor, the Duality DFZ combines two distinct fuzz circuits in one pedalboard-friendly unit

Lemmy onstage next to a pic of the Motorhead ouija board

New Motörhead reissue includes a ouija board “should the desire to have a chat with Lem arise”

By Nick Wells published 1 December 22

Commune with the bass legend via the Murder One ouija board and Ace of Spades planchette with new extended box set of Motorhead's last album

You can now find out what pedal brand is most popular in your state

By Matt Parker published 30 November 22

What’s your state’s preferred pedal builder? Step this way…

Expand your pedalboard with $129 off IK Multimedia’s feature-packed AmpliTube X-Gear pedals this Cyber Monday

By Michael Astley-Brown published 28 November 22

The X-Drive, X-Time, X-Space and X-Vibe are IK’s answer to Strymon – and they’re just $199 for a limited time

Metallica announce new album 72 Seasons and share video for first single Lux Æterna

By Matt Parker published 28 November 22

The band’s 12th studio album arrives in April

You can still get AmpliTube 5 Max for a ridiculous $99 – that's $500 off! – this Cyber Monday, but not for much longer

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 28 November 22

Snag every amp and effect you could ever need in the ultimate Cyber Monday guitar plugin deal

Save big on the Boss Waza-Air and a host of other guitar amp headphones solutions with these red-hot Cyber Monday deals

By Michael Astley-Brown published 27 November 22

Practice in silence with these discounted all-in-one amp headphones and plug-and-play solutions for guitarists and bassists from Boss, Vox and Fender

On the lookout for a beginner bass guitar? Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we've found

By Sam Roche published 27 November 22

With great discounted options from the likes of Squier and Sterling by Music Man, now's the time to start your bass guitar journey

There are big savings and epic free gifts to be had with these mega multi-effects pedal Cyber Monday deals

By Michael Astley-Brown published 27 November 22

Top amp modelers and multi-FX are on sale from the likes of Line 6, Boss, Zoom, TC Electronic, HeadRush and Mooer

There are big savings to be had on looper pedals this Cyber Weekend – here are our favorite deals

By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 November 22

Snag a looper pedal for as little as $34.39 with our guide to the best deals from Boss, HeadRush, Singular Sound, Mooer and more

Fender and Guitar Center team up for exclusive American Ultra models that flash their tastiest collaborative finish yet – Umbra Burst

By Matt Owen published 24 November 22

The limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Precision Bass models, which also offer ebony fretboards, stay true to the American Ultra template but deliver an eye-catching aesthetic twist

Laney's comprehensive 2022 holiday gift guide is the inspiration you need to nail Christmas this year for the guitarist or bassist in your life

By Sam Roche published 24 November 22

Stuck on ideas for Christmas? Fear not – if that special someone is a guitar or bass lover, Laney has you covered

America Paz playing her Dingwall 'Salior Bass'

America Paz's fluorescent 6-string is one of the wildest basses you'll see this year

By Nick Wells published 22 November 22

The NG3 'Sailor Bass’ is what you get when you team Dingwall Guitars up with a tattoo artist and neon paint specialist