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Notice how I spelled fat, I mean phat. Yeah, that means it is fatter than the standard spelled fat. Anyway, gather around bassists, you’re going to dig this entry. If you are like other bassists on the everlasting quest for great tone but don’t have a huge vehicle to lug a gigantic rack case full of equipment and amps, then maybe you need to check out the Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head. Now, I realize that I will probably get some grief for this entry from the players that still believe you need a case weighing 100 plus pounds to achieve great tone but I don’t care. The world needs to know about the Shuttle 9.0.

Providing the same great tube tone and compact head design as its predecessor, the Shuttle 6.0, Shuttle 9.0 adds additional power with exceptional headroom and responsive feel. Featuring a Class D amplifier and SMPS module, the Shuttle 9.0 is further enhanced by Genz Benz’ Patent Pending P.H.A.T. (Proprietary Heat Abatement Technology) topology, delivering robust and reliable, high output performance in a compact 4 lb chassis.

-Ryan

Ok, I have to first apologize for not posting this sooner because I have known about this deal for a couple weeks but it completely slipped my mind to post it here so I’m sorry. Moving along to the deal, get ready to scream at this fantastic bargain. Seriously, this deal is so good that I honestly cannot believe we still have them in stock. Here goes, the deal today is the Trace Elliot 715 Bass Combo Amplifier for a crazy-low price of $399.99. Seriously, do some looking around and I guarantee that you will be astonished at the prices other dealers are selling this amp.

The Trace Elliot 715 is a 200W bass combo amp with a 15 inch Celestion, high-frequency tweeter, and 7-band graphic EQ to fine tune your sound with ease. Highly efficient output stage uses MOSFET technology. Footswitchable features include Pre Shape, graphic EQ, compressor with self-adjusting, program-dependent attack/release times and an output mute. Cab is tuned to 42Hz with an unobstructed bottom slot for tight response. Seriously, you really better hurry if you want to pick up one of these great amps at this even greater price, they will not last long.

-Ryan

Yeah, I’m sure oomph isn’t in any of the spell checkers on my machine so I’ll just ignore the red underline. Anyway, Bassists are always looking for that something to add to their rig that will give them a unique but usable something extra for specific passages in certain tunes. There are numerous pedals and effects processors that will work but most of them cost way more than the Dunlop MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal. Priced at only $149.95, this pedal is as versatile as it is affordable. This dual-voice bass octave pedal from MXR Bass Innovations offers the sound, functionality and tone-shaping options that you’ve been craving for your bass rig. Compact, lightweight and easily powered by a single 9-volt battery, the M288 Bass Octave pedal utilizes MXR’s own 18-volt Constant Headroom Technology (CHT) that provides the kind of studio-performance headroom and superior tracking you’ve only dreamed about until now. You will dig this pedal!

-Ryan

For the most part, there really haven’t been many options in portable bass guitars. Not any options you would feel comfortable actually traveling to the beach with or any other unforgiving climate until now. Thanks to our friends over at Traveler Guitar, you can bring a bass with you anywhere you want. Introducing the Traveler Escape MKII Bass Guitar with Gig Bag. Long gone are the days of not bringing an electric bass and battery powered amplifier to the beach for a bonfire…now the bassist will be heard. This instrument is durable enough to go anywhere, literally.

Traveler Guitar consulted with revolutionary guitar builder John Carruthers to improve the ergonomics of the Escape line; making the MK-II feel more like a traditional bass than ever before. Not only has the body been updated, but the new MK-II also boasts a custom Hybrid-Element pickup system from none other than the industry’s leading pickup innovator, L.R. Baggs. The Escape MKII Bass comes equipped with the system which has onboard electronics with a 2-band EQ, a built in headphone amplifier, and like all Travelers, the ability to be plugged directly into a traditional amplifier for live applications. The entire Escape MK-II features classic laminate spruce finish with elegant binding. Every Escape MK-II comes equipped with a custom L.R. Baggs Hybrid-Element headphone amplifier, headphones, elegant binding, ebonized fingerboard and a sturdy, custom-designed gig-bag from High Sierra. Pick one up and start rocking anywhere and everywhere.

-Ryan