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For decades, guitarists have turned to the G&L S•500 for a classic design with added versatility and a bold sound thanks to its MFD pickups, Passive- Treble-Bass tone circuit and expander switch. These enhancements give the S•500 levels ofgrit, energy and sophistication that other, similar guitars just can’t reach.

The new CLF Research S•500 pauses to consider the history unfolding on Fender Avenue in the late 1970s. It’s a sort of retro-futurist dream, imagining Leo Fender’s late ‘70s Magnetic Field Design pickup technology and Dual Fulcrum vibrato system packaged on a model that could have predated the earliest G&L guitars produced in 1980. For the journey back in time, John R. McLaren has substantially modified the pickups from the current production S•500 spec, including the coil bobbin aperture, length of pole pieces, wire turns and more. John sought to create a softer, sparklier sound without losing the sense of smoothness and strength expected from an S•500.

Dave McLaren’s...

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort® celebrates the 30th anniversary of collaborator Elrick Bass Guitars® with the introduction of the Cort Elrick NJS models. Short for “New Jazz Standard,” the NJS basses are modern J-bass styles available in 4- and 5-string models. They offer several unique features, including 24 frets with zero fret; a “heel-less” body design with extended treble access; an angled headstock; and Voice Tone VTB-ST pickups with Bartolini® preamp. Loved by many aspiring and experienced bass players alike throughout the years, the innovative design and superb playability of the Cort Elrick NJS 4 and NJS 5 basses is sure to satisfy high-end bass aficionados.

Elrick’s anniversary celebration is two-fold because 20 years ago, Cort joined forces with world-renowned luthier Rob Elrick to develop a Cort version of the Elrick eVolution Bass that gained popularity among serious bass players. With all of the accolades and success with the eVolution, it only made sense to collaborate...

The Reference II Series 112 and new 115 feature a new look, ceramic magnets, and Poplar ply shells to bring the huge tones that Bergantino is known for in a lightweight package

“Bergantino continues to raise the bar of bass amplification with Jim’s constant innovations, and their new Reference II Series of cabinets is no exception.” – Bass Magazine

Whitinsville, MA (October 18th, 2022) – Bergantino Audio Systems has unveiled their Reference II Series of bass cabinets, which is the latest innovation from creator Jim Bergantino.

The new series includes the Reference II Series 112 and the all-new 115, which both feature a bold new look, lightweight shells, and powerful ceramic magnets.

With gigging musicians in mind, portability was paramount to the design of these cabinets, which still feature all of the power that you expect from Bergantino. Using a lightweight Poplar ply shell and Baltic Birch baffles to encase the ceramic-based speakers, these...

Orange Amplification launch the new, updated O Bass, retaining all the best features from the 2015 model, enhanced with improved characteristics.

Launched in 2015 to critical acclaim, the orange O Bass is easily one of the most colourful bass guitars on the market. It remains easy to play and very versatile with its classic single cutaway body shape, tone options and an unorthodox split-coil pickup position which produces the bass’ warm deep growl and fatter higher register.

The 2022 makeover means the O Bass now plays even better than before. The lightweight African okoumé wood body has a resonance that transfers well through the custom-wound split-coil humbucker pickup and gives articulate high end and tight low end notes. The purpleheart fretboard gives the instrument flawless balance whether played seated or standing. The re-tooled fretwork and neck moulding improves playability; funky octave swoops have never felt more natural. The classic black headstock and...