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The World's Doomiest SG?
October 25, 2020
Cue metal music for this two-pickup 1962 Gibson EB-6 bass—one of just 68 in existence.
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Ibanez TCB1006 Review
July 30, 2018
It’s not for the timid or small-handed, but Thundercat’s signature 6-string bass offers a reward in tonal currency equal to its size.
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Ibanez and Thundercat Launch the TCB1006 6-String Bass
November 29, 2017
The 6-string model features EMG 45HZ pickups, Graphtech Ghost piezo system, Acousti-Phonic, and a Hexpander preamp.
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Ibanez Announces New Basses for 2017
July 18, 2017
The company is expanding the BTB700 series with the bold, new BTB747 7-string model and its more traditional counterpart, the 4-string BTB740.
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NAMM '17 - MTD Lynn Keller Signature 5-String and Bubby Lewis Signature 6-String Demos
February 24, 2017
Luthier Michael Tobias shows off two sophisticated low-enders in honor of remarkable players.
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SNAMM '16 - Michael Tobias Design AG6 Synth and Rubicon 7-String Demos
July 4, 2016
Luthier Michael Tobias dips his toe into the 7-string arena and brings an ultra-versatile bass that can go from traditional low-end tones, to synth, and even guitar, in a flash.
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Fodera Unveils the Emperor II Hybrid and Tony Grey Signature Monarch 6
November 4, 2015
The Emperor II Hybrid features a reduced body size and scale length and a custom 3-band EQ.
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Kiesel Guitars Announces Icon 2.0 Electric Basses
August 24, 2015
The basses will be available with new features and in 4-, 5-, and 6-string flavors.
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Carvin Unveils the Kiesel Roy Vogt Signature Bass
May 18, 2015
Standard features include an alder body, 4A flamed maple top with matching headstock, and 5-piece maple/walnut neck with tung-oil finish.
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Warwick Unveils the German Pro Series
May 5, 2015
The seven basses in the series includes 4-, 5-, and 6-string variations with several different wood options.
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Ibanez Unveils Talman Bass, Black Eagle Reissue, and More
February 23, 2015
Other new models include a fanned-fret model in 5- and 6-string versions.
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NAMM '15 - Fodera Monarch Standard Classic and Felix Pastorius Signature Emperor Demos
February 20, 2015
The boutique NYC-bass company shows off two new low-end monsters with the help of Jaco's son.
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Lakland Decade 6 Bass Review
July 4, 2013
But the 6-string bass offers a truly unique voice with a range that’s between a baritone and a standard bass.
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Peavey Fury 6 Bass
September 5, 2012
This Fury is my go-to bass! I love it and I’m interested in the history of Fury basses, but there appears to be some different variations.
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1963 Fender Bass VI and 1966 Fender Bassman
June 8, 2012
Cream’s Jack Bruce and The Shadows’ Jet Harris were among those who explored the Bass VI’s soloing capability.
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Ibanez Gerald Veasley GVB36 Signature Bass Review
May 11, 2012
Inspired by the budget-minded times in which we live, Ibanez recently rolled out a less-costly version of Veasley’s signature 6-string bass with the GVB36.
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