Bass
Fender Honors Motown Royalty with the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass
Fender honors the King of Motown with the new James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass. Read our full review, specs, and verdict on this latest $3k tribute model.
Category: Bass
Top stories
Höfner Saved from Bankruptcy: Thomann and GEWA Music Unite to Rescue Legendary Guitar Brand
Iconic guitar maker Höfner saved from bankruptcy after a major buyout by GEWA Music and Thomann. Find out what this means for Paul McCartney’s favorite bass.
Recording
Solid State Logic Shatters the Budget Market with Ultra-Affordable SSL 1 Audio Interface
SSL’s cheapest interface yet! The SSL 1 brings 32-bit audio and iconic analog 4K console flavor to guitarists and creators for just $160.
News
DOD and Morley Team Up to Unleash the “WTF” Wah-ocTo-Fuzz Pedal
DOD and Morley team up for the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz (“WTF”) pedal, blending 80s glitch octave, 70s fuzz, and classic optical wah into one wild 3-in-1 box.
News
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2: The Ultimate Op-Amp Fuzz Pedal for Bassists
Electro-Harmonix drops the Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2! Featuring dual op-amp fuzz, a footswitchable crossover, a built-in noise gate, and an XLR DI out for $188.20.
News
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey: The Ultimate All-Analog Command Center for Filthy Low-End
Master your low-end with the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey. An all-analog preamp and overdrive designed for filthy tones and surgical precision.
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Blackstar Advances Desktop Audio with the New Beam Mini: Available Now!
Small size, massive tone. The Blackstar Beam Mini is a 4-in-1 hybrid amp and Bluetooth speaker with app control and vocal recording. Your new desktop essential.
Bass
Neural DSP Darkglass Ultimate: The Definitive Bass Plugin Is Here (And It’s a Free Update)
Neural DSP launches Darkglass Ultimate, expanding the Ultra plugin with a full signal chain, effects, and cabs. A free update for existing users—grab the sale now!
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The Big Muff 2 “Tone Wicker” is now Officially Here!
UPDATE It’s now official! New EHX Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker released. The dual op-amp family is expanding fast in 2026!
Editor’s-Pick
Way Huge Unveils Limited Edition Swollen Pickle XXX: A 30th Anniversary Fuzz Masterclass
Celebrate 30 years of grit with the Way Huge Swollen Pickle XXX. This limited edition fuzz features high-gain transistors and an overhauled tone stack for ultimate sonic mayhem.
Effects Pedals
Walrus Audio Unveils Highpoint: A Studio-Grade Analog Optical Compressor for Your Pedalboard
Walrus Audio expands its Monarch Series with the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor. Discover studio-grade features, parallel compression, and internal high-headroom tech in our full breakdown
Top stories
NUX MG-50Li Review: The New King of Portable Guitar Profiling?
Studio-grade tone on the go. The NUX MG-50Li offers 14 FX blocks, NAM capture support, and a rechargeable battery. Read our full review and performance score.
Top stories
Fender Vintera III Series: Updated Period Correctness with Unprecedented Historical Accuracy
Fender Vintera III redefines vintage-inspired guitars with era-specific snapshots and total historical accuracy. Explore the new Stratocaster, Telecaster, and bass lineup.
Deals
Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Up to 60% Off – Last Few Days!
Save up to 60% in the Thomann Spring Sale 2026! Huge discounts on Epiphone, PRS, Ibanez, and more. Shop the best guitar, amp, and pedal deals from March 18 to April 8.
How To
Decoding the Fretboard: What is Guitar Tab?
What is guitar tab? Learn how to read guitar tablature, a simplified music notation for guitar. This guide covers the basics of tab, including strings, frets, common symbols, and its advantages for learning guitar.
Pedal of the Week
Pedal of the Week: JPTR FX Warlow – A ‘Siamese Dream’ Fuzz Monstrosity
Unleash the JPTR FX Warlow: a “Siamese Dream” inspired op-amp fuzz with a unique Muff/RAT hybrid filter and a new snarling gate switch for ultimate grunge textures.
How To
The Passive DI Box: Your Guitar’s Best Friend for Studio & Stage
A guitarist’s guide to the passive DI box. Learn how to eliminate noise, match impedance, and choose the right model for your live or studio setup. No power required!
Guitar
Best Free Guitar Amp Software Our Top Recommendations
Discover the Ultimate Free Guitar Amp Software: Unleash your musical creativity with our curated list of the best free guitar amp plugins
Bass
Gibson Thunderbird Bass: A Rock Legend Reborn
Reborn, revamped Gibson Thunderbird Bass. Featuring EB humbuckers, upgraded Hipshot hardware, and a classic reverse mahogany body for iconic rock tone and style.
How To
Super Secret Settings: 7 Guitar Pedal Hacks to Unlock Hidden Sounds
Unlock the “Super Secret Settings” used by legends. Learn how to create the Pink Floyd seagull sound, craft shoegaze walls of sound, and safely starve your pedals for iconic “Velcro” fuzz tones.
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Behringer Unveils the Ring Stinger: A Cult Classic Reborn – Available Now!
Behringer revives a cult classic with the Ring Stinger, an analogue ring modulator and octave fuzz based on the legendary Lovetone original.
How To
Combo vs. Stack Amps: Which Guitar Amplifier is Right for You?
Struggling to choose between a combo amp and a stack? Discover the pros, cons, and key differences in this comprehensive guide for guitarists and bassists.
Effects Pedals
Why You Should Have a Compressor Pedal in Your Rig
Demystify the compressor pedal. Learn how this powerful but misunderstood effect can polish your guitar tone and bring your sound to life.
News
Ditch the DAW: Standalone is the New Mac Plugin Host Built Specifically for Guitarists
Ditch the DAW: Standalone is a lightweight Mac plugin host for guitarists to run AU/AUv3 amp sims and effects without the bloat. Optimized for practice and recording.
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