Reviews: Bass Gear
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Premier Guitar's rating system includes brief summations of a product’s pros and cons, as well as pick ratings (0–5) in four categories—Tones, Design/Build, Value, and Playability (for instruments) or Ease of Use (amps, effects, and other devices) or Versatility (pickups and speakers). Items with a total of 18 or more picks (out of 20) win our coveted Premier Gear Award.
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Quick Hit: Ashdown Tone Pocket
February 17, 2019
Paired with headphones and a bass, this little black box can create a freeing experience.
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Trickfish Trilobite Review
February 8, 2019
The name may suggest something aquatic, but there’s nothing watered down about this DI.
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Free the Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V Review
January 11, 2019
A meticulously designed, quiet black box that churns out an impressive palette of amp-like overdrive.
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ESP LTD GB-4 Review
January 8, 2019
An offset-design 4-string that charms with both attitude and tone-sculpting power.
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Quick Hit: Zorg Effects Small Basstar
December 31, 2018
It’s smaller than its big sister, the Glorious Basstar, but this stompbox doesn’t skimp on dishing out the overdrive.
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Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Review
December 18, 2018
With this new workhorse, adding a double dose of humbucker to the Jazz formula equals a whole lotta bass.
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Sadowsky MetroExpress Review
December 11, 2018
A premium brand unveils a new model with an accessible price of entry.
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Acoustic B100C Review
November 16, 2018
Best known in the ’70s for their big bass stacks on big stages, Acoustic shows they can play small ball, too.
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Fano JM4 Standard Review
November 12, 2018
Though it’s been kissed by a Thunderbird, this surprisingly versatile handbuilt 4-string has a vibe all its own.
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Marco N1 Review
October 17, 2018
A handbuilt take on the J-style formula brings modern touches to the table, yet has a price reminiscent of yesteryear.
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Quick Hit: Fender Rumble Studio 40
October 15, 2018
A feature-packed practice amp for low enders, with an impressive network of connections.
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Orange Terror Bass and OBC112 Review
October 8, 2018
This one-two combination for bassists doles out the thunder, but takes almost no room in the band van.
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Way Huge Pork & Pickle Review
September 16, 2018
Two distinct dirt circuits come together in one pedal for bassists who appreciate freedom of choice for their grit.
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Aguilar Grape Phaser Review
September 13, 2018
Two knobs on a purple box is a ticket to low-end modulation—from slow and sublime to all-out space travel.
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RMI Basswitch Enhanced Overdrive Review
September 12, 2018
A bass OD that shows the combo of German engineering, top-quality parts, and modern design isn’t only for luxury cars.
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OnkartGromt FunkyFellow Review
September 9, 2018
An envelope filter for bassists that demonstrates Norwegian farmers can be quite funky.
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Eastwood Airline Pocket Bass Review
September 6, 2018
A short-scale Valco-made bass oddity from the 1960s flies again as a reissue, but with some contemporary improvements.
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Ampeg Liquifier Review
August 23, 2018
The bass-amp giant's new dual-chorus circuit serves up a wide range of rich modulation with a price that harkens back to the 1980s.
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TC Electronic SpectraDrive Review
August 10, 2018
A true multi-tool for bassists that packs all the essentials for performance and practice.
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Quick Hit: Crazy Tube Circuits Locomotive
August 2, 2018
A 12AY7-packed bass OD for clean, mean, and points in-between.
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