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Based in Helsinki, Finland, Darkglass Electronics has been making big inroads into the bass community with their high-quality, versatile bass-centric gear. Their mission is simple – to help bass players of every genre take their tone to the next level. Much of their expertise can be traced back to the small but dedicated team of professionals, such as founder and CEO Doug Castro, who mixed his passion for bass and electronics at an early age. In fact, the very first circuit he designed was that of the Microtubes B3K – the pedal responsible for the birth of the company and a best-seller to this day. They’ve come a long way since then, releasing a series of excellent pedals used by players and professionals alike, including Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse, Billy Gould of Faith No More and even Taylor Swift bassist Amos Heller. Below, we take a look at a few standouts that would make a great addition to the toolset of any bassist.   Continue reading →

While Seymour Duncan will always be primarily known for their huge catalog of pickups, they have quietly amassed an impressive lineup of guitar effects pedals in recent years. Duncan's effects display the same sensibility as their pickups -- great quality and construction with a unique twist thrown in from time to time. Today, we're taking a look at a few of our favorite guitar effects pedals from the legendary manufacturer.   Continue reading →

Being a solo performer is a whole different ball game than being part of a traditional band. You have to be a self-sustained entertainment machine in both musical content and gear. In this article, we want to focus on the latter – taking a look at the equipment for today’s solo performers made to take their performances to the next level. While not all of the items on this list are absolutely necessary, they will definitely make your life on stage much easier and give you the tools to create an amazing one-man show. Continue reading →

The Sennheiser e602 II is a cardioid dynamic microphone tailor-made to work with low-frequency sound sources. While kick drums and larger toms are the most common uses for this type of mic, other bass-heavy sound sources (such as tubas, electric bass amps and stand up basses) can also be used. An updated version of the original e602, this MK II version is actually available at a more affordable price point and even comes packing a few extras. If you're in the market for a new low-frequency mic to add to your collection, keep reading to find out if the e602 II is the piece of gear that you've been looking for. Continue reading →

The Fender Precision Bass is easily one of the most well-known instruments in the world, used by numerous bass players and on countless different genres of music. Whether it's the shape, the feel, the playability or tone, there are numerous reasons why the P-Bass is so popular. But as good as the Precision bass is on its own, there's nothing wrong with spicing things up by grabbing some complimentary parts and accessories. Whether you're a veteran player or a relatively new owner of a P-bass, we have plenty of gear to go along with your instrument of choice. Continue reading →