Bass guitar

Yamaha Celebrates Singular Bass Icon with Peter Hook Signature BB Bass

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Musical instruments, Music, Peter Hook, Bass guitar

BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha will be showcasing the Peter Hook Signature BB bass during NAMM's virtual Believe in Music week starting January 21, 2021.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha will be showcasing the Peter Hook Signature BB bass during NAMM's virtual Believe in Music week starting January 21, 2021.
  • Throughout his career, Hook has chosen Yamaha BB basses for their assertive sound and durable construction.
  • The Peter Hook Signature BB bass combines influences from his longtime companion BB1200S and the BB734A he currently plays on tour with Peter Hook & The Light, paying tribute to an artist whose unique playing style and musicianship changed the course of modern music.
  • The Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook Signature Bass (MSRP: $2,000.00) is now shipping.

Limited Edition Attitude 30th Bass Celebrates Three Decades of Billy Sheehan Signature Series

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Musical instruments, Music, Bass, Rhythm section, Billy Sheehan, Fingerboard, Bass guitar

The Attitude 30th bass celebrates the company's 30-year instrument collaboration with Billy Sheehan, one of the most acclaimed bassists in rock music.

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  • The Attitude 30th bass celebrates the company's 30-year instrument collaboration with Billy Sheehan, one of the most acclaimed bassists in rock music.
  • He first experimented with features such as scalloped fingerboard and dual outputs on his original, heavily customized bass, which he affectionately refers to it as "The Wife," and brought these defining elements to his signature Yamaha Attitude series.
  • Each bass features exclusive accessories, including a numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Sheehan, as well as a signed second pickguard.
  • "This Attitude 30th bass will appeal to musicians who long for a limited-edition model and an exclusive artist experience."

Limited Edition Attitude 30th Bass Celebrates Three Decades of Billy Sheehan Signature Series

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Musical instruments, Music, Bass, Rhythm section, String instruments, Billy Sheehan, Fingerboard, Bass guitar

BUENA PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today introduced the Attitude 30th bass celebrating the company's 30-year instrument collaboration with Billy Sheehan, one of the most acclaimed bassists in rock music.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today introduced the Attitude 30th bass celebrating the company's 30-year instrument collaboration with Billy Sheehan, one of the most acclaimed bassists in rock music.
  • He first experimented with features such as scalloped fingerboard and dual outputs on his original, heavily customized bass, which he affectionately refers to it as "The Wife," and brought these defining elements to his signature Yamaha Attitude series.
  • Each bass features exclusive accessories, including a numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Sheehan, as well as a signed second pickguard.
  • "This Attitude 30th bass will appeal to musicians who long for a limited-edition model and an exclusive artist experience."

Panasonic Delivers Power Bass Performance With Two New Wireless Headphones

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Musical instruments, Music, Sound, Audio engineering, Loudspeakers, Rhythm section, Consumer electronics, Headphones, Bass guitar, Bass, Acoustic Research, Equalization

NEWARK, N.J., July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Panasonic released two new wireless headphones, the RB-M700B and RB-M500B, with enhanced bass performance, delivering an audio experience of full immersion in bottom-heavy tracks wherever you go.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Panasonic released two new wireless headphones, the RB-M700B and RB-M500B, with enhanced bass performance, delivering an audio experience of full immersion in bottom-heavy tracks wherever you go.
  • Equipped with Panasonic's bass playback technology "XBS DEEP (Extra Bass System Deep) *1", these headphones are built for enjoying low frequency music such as dubstep, trap, rap and hip hop.
  • The XBS DEEP playback technology was developed by optimal tuning of the housing structure with the driver equalizing functionproviding powerful bass performance with unprecedented, well-defined deep bass response.
  • Further improving the bass performance is the built-in Bass Reactorwhich amplifies low frequencies in response to the track's bass sounds.

Yamaha Debuts Unique Electric Upright Silent Bass Capable of Modeling an Acoustic Bass

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Musical instruments, Music, Rhythm section, String instruments, Bowed instruments, Double basses, Bass guitar, Instrument amplifier, Bass

Silent Bass has been used on stage by notable performers who note its comfort and clear, rich and full "Upright" sound.

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  • Silent Bass has been used on stage by notable performers who note its comfort and clear, rich and full "Upright" sound.
  • The original design of the Silent Bass gave musicians a "true" ergonomic feel by including all the touch points of an acoustic upright bass.
  • "More and more professional and semi-professional players are becoming interested in an electric upright because it offers better portability and high-quality sound amplification.
  • The Yamaha SLB300SK Silent Bass (MSRP: $4,495.00) is expected to ship in February 2020.

Yamaha Introduces NX Series Guitars and New Color Collection for Pacifica, TRBX, and SILENT Guitar

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Musical instruments, Music, Guitars, Bass, Bass guitar, Rhythm section, Yamaha Corporation

For more information, visit the Yamaha Booth at the 2020 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Marquis Ballroom, January 16-19, 2020, or https://yamaha.io/GUITARSNAMM2020 .

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  • For more information, visit the Yamaha Booth at the 2020 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Marquis Ballroom, January 16-19, 2020, or https://yamaha.io/GUITARSNAMM2020 .
  • Yamaha began manufacturing guitars in the 1940s and began exporting them to the world in 1966.
  • First, in the '40s, came nylon-string classical acoustic guitars, but it was 1966 that proved to be a particularly impactful year for Yamaha guitars.
  • Introduced at that time were SG electric guitars, SB electric basses, FG steel-string acoustics and a guitar amp.

Panasonic Delivers Power Bass Performance With New Wireless Headphones--RB-M700B, RB-M500B And RB-M300B

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Music, Acoustics, String instruments, Musical tuning, Bass, Rhythm section, Bass guitar, Equalization, Overtone, Disc jockey, Harmonic

The XBS DEEP playback technology was developed by optimal tuning of the housing structure, the driver equalizing functionproviding powerful bass performance with unprecedented well-defined deep bass response.

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  • The XBS DEEP playback technology was developed by optimal tuning of the housing structure, the driver equalizing functionproviding powerful bass performance with unprecedented well-defined deep bass response.
  • Further improving the bass performance is the built-in Bass Reactor*2 which amplifies low frequencies in response to the track's bass sounds.
  • Equipped with harmonic tuning EQ, the headphones provide a clear, crisp heavy bass sound by adjusting harmonic overtones, magnifying bass sounds below 100Hz and suppressing bass above 100Hz.
  • Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.

Fender® Launches Non-Profit - Fender Play Foundation - With Esteemed Artist Ambassadors: Chris Stapleton, Avril Lavigne, Ashley McBryde, Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie, Green Day's Mike Dirnt, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Musical instruments, Backing vocalists, Brendon Urie, Avril Lavigne, Mike Dirnt, Fender, Pete Wentz, Bass guitar

Fender has invited some of the most-inspiring musicians across genres, including Chris Stapleton, Avril Lavigne, Ashley McBryde, Panic!

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  • Fender has invited some of the most-inspiring musicians across genres, including Chris Stapleton, Avril Lavigne, Ashley McBryde, Panic!
  • At The Disco's Brendon Urie, Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt, and Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz to serve as the Fender Play Foundation Artist Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 year, with others to be announced.
  • In turn, Fender will support artist ambassador charities that align with the Fender Play Foundation's overall mission.
  • The Fender Play Foundation will also support charities near and dear to artists, such as Notes For Notes, where applicable.

Fender Blends Style And Sound With Vintage-Inspired Campaign Launching New Vintera™ Series

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Musical instruments, Music, Bass, Bass guitar, Guitars, Rhythm section

Each performance harkens back to a specific decade to showcase the vintage-inspired guitars and basses as well as the sound and style of the era.

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  • Each performance harkens back to a specific decade to showcase the vintage-inspired guitars and basses as well as the sound and style of the era.
  • From there, Bivens identified pieces that highlighted the Vintera Series in a subtle, authentic way.
  • "The Vintera Series campaign romances the cool, vintage look and style of each decade's best models through acontemporary lens and approach that is less polished and more youthful.
  • The Vintera Series electric guitars and basses feature 15 new models available at local dealers and on www.Fender.com .

Fender® Introduces American Performer Series Guitars And Basses Amid Spike In Live Concert Attendance

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Music, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Mustang, Bass guitar, Squier

Previously called the American Special Series, American Performer marks the first refresh of guitars and basses at the $1,099.99 price point in more than 10 years.

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  • Previously called the American Special Series, American Performer marks the first refresh of guitars and basses at the $1,099.99 price point in more than 10 years.
  • Featuring 98 SKUs, the American Performer Series brings the Jazzmaster, Mustang and Mustang Bass into the US-made line in the $1,099.99 - $1,199.99 price range.
  • "As the popular music and live performance landscape evolve, so do the needs of performers and that includes the guitars they rely on," said Max Gutnik, Vice President, Fender Electric Guitars and Basses.
  • The Performer Series blends traditional Fender design with new elements for modern tone and performance.