Reviews
A Compressor That Demands — and Rewards — Your Attention Lately, we’ve been diving deep into the world of bass compression. We’ve …
The Helix Take on Darkglass For modern bass players, few distortion pedals have made as much impact as the Darkglass Microtubes B7K …
Where Simplicity Meets Compression The TC Electronic SpectraComp is a compact, digital multiband compressor designed specifically for bass players. Unlike traditional single-band …
The Ultimate Tube D.I. for Bass Sushi Box Effects has long been known for its high-quality, tube-driven pedals, and the Finally V3 …
The Poor Man’s Noble! The world of bass preamps and DI pedals is full of legendary options, but few have reached the …
A Transparent and Versatile Tool for Precision Tone Control We begin this review with an interesting fact: do you know the difference …
Classic Compression For Modern Players Compression is an essential tool on any bass player’s pedalboard. Today, we have access to incredible options …
A Legacy of Sonic Exploration The Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth is a legendary pedal that has remained relevant for decades, largely due …
A Look at the Electro-Harmonix “Clone” Legacy Electro-Harmonix (EHX) has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the most iconic effects pedals …
The Evolution of TC Electronic’s TonePrint Technology TC Electronic has been a key player in the world of digital effects, known for …
A Modern Take On A Classic Design Very few basses scream “70’s Rock!!!” like the Gibson Grabber! For decades, musicians have asked …
The Ultimate Evolution of the Jazz Bass After reviewing the Dingwall Super P, Super PJ, and the D-Roc Standard it’s time to …
A Modern Take on a Classic Aesthetic The Gibson Thunderbird, introduced in 1963, was designed to be a sleek, powerful rock bass. …
The Evolution of a Classic In our previous review of the Dingwall Super P, we explored how Dingwall refined and modernized the …
A Precision Bass Evolution Since its introduction in 1951, the Fender Precision Bass has defined the sound of electric bass. Designed by …
Understanding Compression: A Deep Dive Understanding Compression for Bass Players: A Deep Dive Compression is one of the most essential tools in …
A Deep Dive into Michael Manring’s Revolutionary Instrument Introduction The world of bass guitars is filled with incredible innovations, but few instruments …
The Evolution of Wireless Systems for Bass Players Wireless systems for guitarists have been around for decades, but for bass players, the …
A first look at the Nano Cortex for bass players The Neural DSP Nano Cortex has arrived, offering bass players a compact …
A Hidden Gem in the Boss Roster With the release of our reviews on the Boss VB-2W and Boss TU-3, our community …
The Most Essential, Yet Overlooked, Pedal on Your Board Let’s be honest—if you’re reading a review about the Boss TU-3, something strange …
A Classic Reborn with Modern Enhancements Few modulation pedals have achieved the legendary status of the Boss VB-2 Vibrato. Originally released in …
Small in Size, BIG in Sound! The world of bass synth pedals is filled with options ranging from classic analog-inspired designs to …
A versatile, all-in-one amp modeler and effects processor for bass players on the go! In recent years, the trend of bass players …
Precision Silence for the Modern Musician In the realm of high-gain amplification, unwanted noise can often plague musicians, disrupting the clarity of …
Compact Yet Mighty Fuzz The Darkglass Duality DFZ is a powerful fuzz pedal that brings the brand’s signature grit in a sleek, …
Compact Powerhouse for Bass Overdrive The Darkglass Microtubes B1K is a compact bass overdrive pedal that delivers the renowned Darkglass distortion in …
We go deep into the possibilities of the C4 The Source Audio C4 Bass Synth pedal is a cutting-edge, highly versatile tool …
Here’s all the information we gathered from NAMM At NAMM, the global hub for musical innovation, Darkglass Electronics unveiled their latest game-changer: …
A Compact, Feature-Packed Bass Amp That Lets You Play Anywhere Portable bass amplifiers have a commodity tool for modern musicians, offering the …
Classic Elegance Meets Modern Versatility The Ibanez Talman series continues to impress with the release of the TMB420B (4-string) and TMB425B (5-string) …
Redefining Compact Power for Bass Players Bass players are perpetually on the lookout for gear that combines impeccable sound quality with portability. …
The successor to the Compact Bass – What Changed? In 2024, Origin Effects introduced the Cali76 Bass Compressor, the next iteration of …
We review the Flax Pack from Rene Flächsenhaar If you’re a fan of incredible bass playing, you probably know Rene Flächsenhaar from …
A Modern Solution for Versatile Bass Tone In an era where ampless setups are becoming the norm for gigging musicians and studio …
Affordable Versatility: Unlocking Iconic Bass Distortion with the Joyo Double Thruster Distortion is one of the most transformative effects in a bass …
Classic Studio Compression Meets Modern Bass Innovation Compression is one of the most vital tools in a bass player’s arsenal, shaping dynamics, …
A Modern Homage to Iconic 90s Bass Tones The Joyo Tidal Wave Preamp stands out in a crowded market of bass preamp/DI …
Sub-Octave Fuzz Pedal for Bass Players The Joyo Gloam represents a bold entry into the world of bass effects, specifically targeting players …
A Budget-Friendly Tool With Pro-Level Features Disclaimer: This pedal was kindly provided by Joyo for the purpose of this review. However, this does …