Spector unveils the Limited Euro LX Series, a striking new take on the beloved Euro LX bass formula. Drawing inspiration from the Spector Custom Shop, each bass features a maple fingerboard, adding brightness and that signature maple “pop”, a rarity for the Euro line. Other standout features include a matching figured maple headstock and three stunning gloss finishes.
Crafted with precision, these limited models boast a fully curved figured maple top with European alder back, paired with a neck-thru 3-piece North American maple neck and fingerboard, adorned with Spector’s signature Mother of Pearl Crown Inlays.
“This Limited Euro LX series is a celebration of our legacy and a bold step forward,” said John Stippell at Spector. “These basses combine the craftsmanship our players expect with fresh design elements that make a statement on stage and in the studio.”
At the heart of this bass is the Spector Legacy preamp, developed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics. This preamp, paired with EMG pickups, captures the legendary “Spector growl” heard on countless iconic recordings, while offering modern tonal flexibility.
Available in four (34”) and five-string (35”) configurations, with three eye-catching gloss finishes – Black Cherry, Ultra Violet, and Black Stain – topped off with a matching headstock for a cohesive, high-end look. Gold hardware adds a touch of elegance, staying true to the classic Spector aesthetic.
The Black Cherry and Ultra Violet Limited Euro LX basses are available now at select authorized Spector dealers. The Black Stain basses are available exclusively at Sweetwater.
Experience a new take on a classic with the Limited Euro LX basses from Spector.
Durable as all hell and guaranteed to have people looking. Available in multiple different sleeving options with either straight or right-angled Neutrik connectors, the Best Damn Cable Co. is the industry standard when it comes to reliability.
Goldbird electric guitar strings are crafted from premium nickel-plated steel, giving guitarists a balanced tone with clear highs, punchy mids, and tight low end. Designed for durability and tuning stability, these strings hold up for dozens of hours of playing. That means more time making music and less time changing strings.
Epiphone has launched the Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3, a signature bass created in collaboration with legendary Green Day co-founder and bassist Mike Dirnt. This modern revival of the legendary Gibson Grabber G-3 pays homage to the instrument that helped shape the sound of punk rock’s explosion from the underground—including its iconic role in Green Day’s landmark 1994 album, Dookie, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Mike Dirnt continues to perform with his favorite, beloved bass, most recently on Green Day’s The Saviors World Tour in front of millions of fans.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is available worldwide in Silverburst finish at authorized Epiphone dealers, Gibson Garage locations in London and Nashville, and online at Epiphone.com. A Natural finish is also available globally, exclusively through the Gibson Garage, and online at Epiphone.com.
Known for his punchy bass lines, dynamic vocals, and electrifying stage presence, Dirnt has been a driving force behind one of music’s most influential and long-running bands. The new Grabber G-3 reflects his legacy with a design that blends classic construction and modern performance features.
Crafted with a double-cutaway maple body and a 34-inch scale three-piece maple neck, the Grabber G-3 offers smooth playability and solid resonance. Depending on the finish—available in Silverburst or Natural—players can choose between an ebony or maple fretboard, each adorned with black abalone dot inlays and 20 medium jumbo frets.
The headstock features the classic Grabber “V™” shape, paired with open-gear bass tuners and historic clover buttons. A bone nut enhances resonance, while the Leo Quan® Badass II™ bridge delivers powerful attack, sustain, and full adjustability. Strings run through the body and are anchored with ferrules on the back, contributing to the bass’s rich tone and lasting sustain.
At the heart of the Grabber G-3 are three Gibson G-3 pickups, handcrafted in Nashville, TN, at the Gibson Pickup Shop. Wired in a unique “buck-and-a-half” configuration, the pickups offer versatile humbucking combinations via a three-way toggle switch—neck and middle, all three engaged, or middle and bridge—alongside master volume and tone controls for a wide palette of noise-free tones.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 bass arrives with a hardshell case, making it road-ready for studio sessions or global tours. Whether you’re a die-hard Green Day fan or a bassist seeking a bold, versatile instrument, the Grabber G-3 delivers the punch, style, and legacy of a punk rock legend.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 bass carries a street price of $1299.00. The Silverburst finish mode is available worldwide. The Natural finish is available only through Gibson Garages and Epiphone.com.
We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of the Belle Epoch +, our first compact delay with full tap tempo capabilities and a slew of other upgrades to our flagship tape echo simulator.
Much R&D was implemented to make the Belle Epoch + the best version of itself that it could possibly be. Tapping in a beat couldn’t be easier; simply hold the footswitch to enter tap mode and hold it again to enter tap bypass mode. Apart from the tap tempo circuit, the Belle Epoch + just gives you more, more headroom, a redesigned Mix control, improved buffered bypass, a touch of noise gating and better impedance specs for rig integration. The preamp has been tweaked to provide a higher dynamic range with the same feel and response of the original Echoplex pre, giving you a more hi-fi sparkling tone that you’ve come to expect from the classic circuit. We’ve also expanded the feature set by offering three modes that correspond to wear on the virtual tape, from a pristine “fresh off the line” Echoplex to a dusty unit that’s been sitting in an attic for 40 years. Step into (and onto) the next generation of our classic echo unit!
Heather Brown Electronicals has unveiled its latest creation, the Darlene Compression, an ultra-quiet analog compressor built for players who want their dynamics to breathe and their sound to stay pure.
Darlene’s high-quality analog circuitry provides consistent touch and clarity across the board, preserving the nuance and character of your playing. Darlene avoids problems that occur with some other compressors that flatten tone, choke dynamics, or add unwanted noise. Instead, Dalrene delivers smooth, responsive compression that feels intuitive with your playing and provides each note with natural, effortless sustain.
The pedal’s control set is refreshingly straightforward. Three knobs (Sustain, Blend, and Volume) let you blend in your dry signal for lively dynamics and punchy attack, or lean into sustain for that smooth, elastic feel. The neutral voicing ensures your guitar’s natural tone remains untouched.
Inside, Darlene runs a 100% analog signal path with premium components and a noise floor so low it practically disappears. Players can choose between true or buffered bypass, paired with silent soft-touch switching for seamless performance on stage or in the studio. In addition to standard 9V DC operation the pedal offers optional 18V operation, adding extra headroom for those who like a little more snap.
Whether you use it as an always-on polish, a transparent clean boost, or a thickening texture after your drives, Darlene quietly makes everything feel more dialed in.
Features include:
Three control knobs: Sustain, Blend, and Volume
100% analog signal path
Exceptionally low-noise floor
Selectable true/buffered bypass
Silent soft-touch footswitch
Runs on +9V or +18V DC
Heather Brown Electronicals’ Darlene Compression carries a $218 street price and is available now at select dealers andgodsmom.com.
