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Bass Gear Magazine is your source for the most thorough, detailed, and objective reviews of all gear related to bass guitar and double bass, with independent bench testing, live use, interviews with manufacturers and comparisons to competing products. BGM features factory tours, trade show coverage, in-depth interviews, and regular columns, like David Ellefson's Metal-on-Metal and the Luthiers Round Table.

Love the looks, tones, and vibe of the USA-made Norm Stockton Signature Bass, but want to be a little more gentle on you...
12/15/2025

Love the looks, tones, and vibe of the USA-made Norm Stockton Signature Bass, but want to be a little more gentle on your wallet? Lily Mitchell takes you on a guided tour of the very excellent Michael Tobias Design: MTD Kingston iteration of Norm's signature bass.

The MTD Kingston Norm Stockton Signature Saratoga is equipped to serve every bassist on every gig, from metal to gospel and everything in between....

Happy birthday to a true "Bass Gear Icon," Bob Gallien, of Gallien-Krueger!
11/24/2025

Happy birthday to a true "Bass Gear Icon," Bob Gallien, of Gallien-Krueger!

Please join us in wishing our founder and CEO, Bob Gallien, a very happy 8️⃣0️⃣ years on this planet! That makes 57 years dedicated to making bass players more heard around the world! Happy birthday!!! 🎉🎂🥳

Always loved ebony...Definitely love acoustic bass guitars...This is very intriguing!
11/18/2025

Always loved ebony...
Definitely love acoustic bass guitars...
This is very intriguing!

Y'all already know that IK Multimedia makes great products, and you know that they make great products that work great o...
11/14/2025

Y'all already know that IK Multimedia makes great products, and you know that they make great products that work great on bass. But man, they have really packed a lot of quality sounds into a very small - yet quite useable - package with the TONEX ONE Bass Edition.

The TONEX ONE Bass Edition succeeds by knowing its strength and its limitations well; it doesn’t try to replace a full-sized analog or digital floorboard rig...

11/13/2025

New video up on Youtube where we explore the features and tones of the Microtubes 900 v2 amplifier.

https://youtu.be/vdUfEidS6zA

Some of you may not be hip to the fantastic basses being made by Ellis Hahn and LEH Guitars. But even if you are in the ...
11/11/2025

Some of you may not be hip to the fantastic basses being made by Ellis Hahn and LEH Guitars. But even if you are in the know, be sure to check out Jonathan Herrera's review of this awesome LEH Offset 5-string.

The LEH Offset 5-string is the kind of instrument that makes you want to play more. It combines the best elements of classic design with thoughtful updates that make it stand out in a crowded field.

10/08/2025

We had the opportunity to hear this awesome preamp firsthand at the 2025 NAMM Show. Check it out!

Very excited to see Upton's take on these old Kay and Engelhardt models!
10/06/2025

Very excited to see Upton's take on these old Kay and Engelhardt models!

Awesome collaboration between Arnold Schnitzer - long-time Bass Gear Magazine contributor! - and Upton Bass String Instr...
10/06/2025

Awesome collaboration between Arnold Schnitzer - long-time Bass Gear Magazine contributor! - and Upton Bass String Instrument Co.!

09/26/2025

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