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Genzler Amplification Launches the Series 2 Versions of all Bass Array Cabinets
GENZLER® AMPLIFICATION announces the NEW SERIES 2 versions of their entire line of innovative BASS ARRAY® bass cabinets. Based upon the overwhelming success and popularity of the original BASS ARRAY® cabinets,
the new SERIES 2 builds upon all the past benefits of this one-of-a-kind bass cabinet design, and now features ALL NEW premium Italian-designed Neodymium loudspeakers for
improved performance.
The new SERIES 2 models offer the same popular speaker configurations as the previous BASS ARRAY® line, but now include these enhancements:
- Increased power handling
- Broader frequency response, with more detail and
mid-range definition - Extended top-end clarity
- Overall lighter-weight cabinets
Since its inception several years ago, the Bass Array® concept has been widely accepted as a unique approach to bass guitar loudspeaker reproduction. This innovative design blends the benefits of a vented woofer bass reflex design, with the performance and pattern control of a...
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Life of Agony’s Alan Robert and Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Release New Signature Bass Strings
HILLSBORO, Ill. — Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ announces the release of two new sets of artist signature strings in collaboration with Life of Agony bassist Alan Robert. Robert’s Agonizers™ and Ten Ton Terror™ Stainless Steel Bass Strings deliver uncompromising tone with the utmost durability. Meticulously handcrafted one string at a time, these new signature strings by VFMG are ready to handle whatever players throw down.
Life of Agony was formed in Brooklyn in 1989 by cousins Mina Caputo and Joey Zampella, and their neighborhood friend, Alan Robert. Although the band was rooted in the hardcore scene, they quickly gained a reputation for breaking boundaries in the genre, channeling their aggression in a distinctive sound. Their 1993 metal/crossover debut album River Runs Red(Roadrunner Records) put the band on the map and was later named one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” by Rolling Stone. Overnight, Life of Agony built a die-hard, cult following,... -
Nordstrand Audio introduces the V2 Acinonyx Short Scale Bass
Redlands, CA – February 15, 2023 The V2 Acinonyx bass features 3 classic style single coil alnico 5 pickups utilizing our innovative push button pickup switching system. This system utilizes individual on/off switches for each pickup allowing any combination desired. The fourth switch is a series modifier which puts the middle pickup in series with either of the other pickups. Add in a .1mfd tone control(extra dark roll off) and the available tones are thus rooted firmly in the massive fat punch of the OG Acinonyx. But the three single coil platform explodes the tonal palette with rich detailed open and soaring vintage character.
Technical Details:
780mm scale (about 30.7”)
17mm spacing at bridge
1.4” wide nut
Alder body with Indian Rosewood fingerboard
3 vintage style alnico V single coil pickups
Our proprietary push button pickup selection system with “all in” mode
Volume and extra wide range tone knobs maximize versatility )
Multiple pickguard and pickup color options
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The Avishai Cohen Masterclass - New Release from Discover Double Bass
Discover Double Bass, a music education website, is pleased to announce the release of its latest product, The Avishai Cohen Masterclass. Featuring the legendary jazz double bassist, singer, and composer Avishai Cohen, the Masterclass is an in-depth exclusive interview hosted by DDB founder, Geoff Chalmers.
About Avishai Cohen – Masterclass Artist
Avishai Cohen is a celebrated bassist whose illustrious career has seen him perform and record with many of the jazz and Latin music world's most renowned musicians. These include Chick Corea, Danilo Pérez, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove and many more. As a composer and bandleader, Avishai is known for ground-breaking albums such as the 2008 masterpiece "Gently Disturbed" and compositions including "Remembering".
About The Masterclass
The Avishai Cohen Masterclass is an in-depth video interview hosted by DDB Founder, Geoff Chalmers. Over two and half hours of discussion, they unpack the music and double bass techniques of... -
Genzler Amplification Announces New Magellan Preamp/DI Pedal
Brooklyn, NY --- January 25, 2023 GENZLER® AMPLIFICATION proudly announces the long-requested addition of the MAGELLAN PRE/DI PEDAL to their product line of bass effects pedals.
The new MAGELLAN® PRE brings the performance and preamp feature set of our popular Magellan series bass amps into a powerful, feature-laden, compact bass preamp/DI pedal. This is exactly what players have come to expect from the GENZLER® design team -- performance, versatility, and reliability. From natural, pristine, transparent reproduction of the bass instrument to classic, vintage harmonic textures with a “weighted feel to the notes”, the MG-PRE-PEDAL provides the tonal palette needed to cover all the bassist’s tone requirements. All of which is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis with classic Genzler styling.
The MAGELLAN® PRE/DI pedal all analog design offers a broad feature set:
• Wide-range Input Gain Control,
• Unique Foot Switchable Dual Curve Adjustable Contour Circuits,
• 3 Band...