Fliptop Coming Wednesday May 8th The Fliptop is a Jfet preamplifier that is tuned to capture the tone of the classic B15 amplifier. With the smooth Jfet harmonics, powerful EQ, and variable cab sim, the Fliptop nails the vintage tube tone. The Fliptop can be clean or dirty, and has plenty of headroom to handle any signal you throw at it. Available May 8th. Resonant Filter Equalizer In stock now! The Resonant Filter EQ is a hugely popular pedal, and we’re doing our best to keep them stocked! We’re on Instagram! Follow us @broughton_audio for posts, updates and future giveaways! Merch ..read more

In the overwhelmingly complex and increasingly sophisticated world of bass amps and effects processors (“digital” rigs), the new Line 6 POD Express Bass represents a move toward accessibility and convenience for players of all levels. It draws inspiration from the all-too-familiar HX, Helix, and POD family, allowing bassists to get right grooving without the option-paralysis of larger units. No screens, no phone apps, and no stress, this pedal is a compact package not much larger than a standard stompbox. It has two footswitches, the option to connect your own external expression pedal or f ..read more

GENZLER® AMPLIFICATION, Brooklyn, NY — May 1, 2024 INTRODUCING, the KINETIX™ 800, which represents the latest revolution in lightweight, high-output, versatile bass amplification from GENZLER® AMPLIFICATION. With years of research, design, and manufacturing expertise in tube circuit designs, the company states this model has been developed utilizing stringent design parameters for form, function, fit, and finish. This latest design blends the warmth and harmonic content of a CLASS A, all tube preamp – offering three 12AX7 tubes running at a full 300 Volt plate voltage – with a high-output, Cla ..read more

700 WATTS OF MODERN TONE The new Ampeg Venture® Series amps and cabs deliver the modern style and features sought by contemporary bassists—continuing a tradition of innovation that stretches back to the dawn of the electric bass. The 700-watt Venture V7 amplifier head joins the 300-watt Venture V3 and the 1200-watt Venture V12 as the mid-powered member of the Venture family. The Venture V7 offers modern features, easy-to-use and intuitive controls, and an extensive array of tone-shaping tools. Features include a legacy preamp with 3-band EQ with sweepable Mids, Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switche ..read more

(Mount Tremper, NY April 17, 2024) — Esopus Guitars is proud to announce the new “Tailwater” bass guitar, from legendary bass luthier Stuart Spector. This 32” scale bass is handcrafted by Stuart using the only finest woods and components at the Esopus Guitar workshop located near Woodstock NY in the Catskill Mountains. From its fully carved spruce top (the top is carved on both its exterior and interior surfaces) with a thumb rest that is elegantly carved into the top, to its custom made Fishman piezo pickup and super hard Carnauba wax finish, every detail of the Tailwater is part of creating ..read more

The stylish and unconventional Triad Bass ($1,439 list, $1,199 street), recently released by Reverend Guitars, is a somewhat unusual bass in several notable ways. Among them, there’s the three single coil-profile – yet humbucking – “Jazz Bomb” pickups, arranged in an almost Stratocaster-style layout. Another unique factor is that although the front and rear pickups are located roughly in Jazz Bass territory, there isn’t a front+rear combination configured on the 5-way pickup selector switch. This is perhaps an insignificant matter to some, but the omission bucks a massive market trend that h ..read more

Professional 500-Watt Bass Amplifier with Advanced BOSS Technology and Companion Two-Way Speaker Cabinet Los Angeles, California, April 18, 2024 — BOSS announces the Katana-500 Bass Head and Katana Cabinet 112 Bass, the latest additions to the growing family of bass models within the best-selling Katana amplifier lineup. The Katana-500 Bass Head raises professional bass amplification to the next level with advanced BOSS technology. It features refined preamp circuity, diverse onboard tone tools, a newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp, and an innovative Cab Resonance feature to optimize t ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of bass speaker cabinets, where tone and power are paramount, Barefaced Audio has emerged, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with their innovative designs and cutting-edge technologies. Hailing from the United Kingdom, this brand has captured the attention of discerning bassists, worldwide, with its products. Today, we are looking at the flagship offering, the Big Twin 3. While Barefaced Audio may not be a household name like some bigger bass amp brands, those in the know have long appreciated their well-thought-out, no-nonsense approach to low-end amplif ..read more

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please! To honor the city that we love, we’re excited to introduce the limited Subway Edition Tone Hammer Preamp/DI Pedal. This Super limited-edition run features artwork representative of the iconic NYC subway, from the top of the Bronx to Coney Island, to Soho where the Tone Hammer Preamp was born! Learning into this subway theme, you’ll notice its font, icons, and arrows are all inspired by typography and designs of subway station signs all over the city. These are going to go quicker than the Q train at rush hour! For availability and pricing, contact ..read more

Saskatoon, Canada – 2024 – After playing a limited edition Dingwall live with Duran Duran, John Taylor launches his Dingwall Guitars production model, loaded with a Rupert Neve Designs preamp and Rio-inspired graphics. Dingwall’s major launch for 2023 was the limited edition Rio Dream Bass, featuring an innovative Rupert Neve Designs onboard preamp. A year later, the range has been bolstered with the Canadian company now offering unlimited access to its continued collaboration with John Taylor of Duran Duran. Dingwall CEO Sheldon Dingwall says the basses are a response to Taylor’s upfront bas ..read more