PJB’S Best Selling Combo Just Got Better With The Release of the Double Four Plus

With increased power and newly added features, the Double Four Plus BG-80 is a worthy successor to PJB’s legendary BG-75 Double Four model. The BG-80 is a 90 Watt single channel bass combo with two four-inch speakers and a 3 band EQ that is perfectly tailored for bass guitar. 

Other features include an auxiliary input for iPad/iPod, smartphone or drum machine, stereo headphone-out jack and a line out for recording. Recorded music sounds great through the Bluetooth function (V5.1 with aptX HD). In addition, the Double Four Plus is equipped with a DC input (USB Type-C port) connection which supports a mobile power bank of USB PD (Power Delivery) Protocol. This provides the ultimate in “Tone To Go” and busking possibilities, even where AC power isn’t available. 

The BG-80 is ideal for all kinds of basses, and can handle the open B string on a 5-string bass with ease. PJB has applied its cutting-edge experience in designing small speakers to achieve a 4-inch driver with Swiss watch precision. PJB’s R&D facility utilizes the largest an-echoic chamber in the bass guitar amplifier industry as well as the transducer Klippel measurement system with laser technology. The result is PJB’s proprietary “long-thro” 4-inch speakers that have full frequency range up to the highest audio frequencies. Not only does this give greater clarity and transparency to the instrument, but also a high-fidelity sound to any backing track fed into the auxiliary input.

The cabinet is small and portable and built to the same high-quality standards of all PJB cabinets and can achieve a volume that is remarkably loud for its size. 

For more information, visit online at www.pjbworld.com

Radial Engineering® is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its founder, Peter Janis. Peter Janis is best remembered for his passionate dedication to his family, friends, and work. He launched Radial in 1996 with its signature Radial JDI direct box, the first in what would become an extensive line of professional products and brands with a solid reputation for ruggedness and reliability that continues today around the world.

“Peter’s accomplishments were many and his legacy will live on here at Radial, but what will be remembered more than anything was his passion for friends, music and fellowship,” said Roc Bubel, Director, Sales and Marketing for Radial. “Our industry has lost a true innovator and visionary, and we take solace in knowing that Peter’s legacy lives on here at Radial through the products, passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that he founded the company on.”

JTEX Electronics and Combinator are pleased to announce an all-new, modular & affordable onboard tone-shaping solution for bassists and guitarists alike – the Distiller CE (Combinator Edition) variable low-pass filter.

Distiller CE is a small, onboard LPF with 3-way resonance control, custom-tuned by Combinator and offered as a revision of JTEX’s stock Distiller circuit – originally based on Alembic’s famous and unique 12dB-per-octave filter.

The CE edition differs in its range of adjustability, operating more as a top-end “tuner” of pickups’ resonant peaks than a full-range filter. Combinator (aka bassist/vocalist/producer Sean Fairchild) uses the Distiller CE in place of a typical preamp’s active treble or passive tone control, variably sculpting his high-end response between 1 and 10 kHz, while adding up to +12dB of peaking boost at the cutoff frequency – allowing for emulation of many different classic and modern pickup voicings.

Similar to the way a passive tone control can create a small peaking boost at its lowest range of adjustment, an active LPF with adjustable peak gain can replicate that behavior anywhere along its range, approximating different pickup personalities and tones. Both the Distiller and Distiller CE feature a 3-way selectable boost control, with settings for flat/no boost, +5dB, and +12dB.

Learn more and purchase at linktr.ee/combinator

Rattlesnake® Cable Company Unveils Rick-O-Sound Splitter Bundle: A Must-Have for Rickenbacker® Enthusiasts…

Rattlesnake® Cable Company, renowned for its high-quality, handmade cables, proudly announces the release of its Rick-O-Sound Splitter Bundle. This exclusive bundle is designed specifically for Rickenbacker® guitars equipped with Rick-O-Sound output wiring, offering musicians an exceptional tool to elevate their sound.

The Rick-O-Sound Splitter Bundle includes two key components:

1. TRS to Dual Mono Splitter Box: This laser-engraved splitter box is drilled and hand-assembled with top-notch components, ensuring durability and superior sound quality.
2. TRS Snake Head Cable: Our premium US-milled dual conductor TRS Snake Head cable, is known for its reliability and performance.

This bundle allows players to split their Rickenbacker®’s pickups into two distinct routes, enabling connections to two separate amps, diverse pedalboard routing, or other creative configurations.

“The Rick-O-Sound Splitter Bundle is perfect for musicians looking to harness the full potential of their Rickenbacker guitars,” said Hank Donovan, co-founder at Rattlesnake® Cable Company. “By pairing our high-quality splitter box with the TRS Snake Head Cable, we provide a versatile and reliable setup that enhances the Rick-O-Sound experience.”

To celebrate the launch, Rattlesnake® Cable Company is offering this bundle at a special 20% discount. Musicians can now upgrade their gear with this essential combination, crafted to deliver unmatched performance and versatility.

View the Rick-O-Sound Splitter Bundle here: https://www.rattlesnakecables.com/bundle/splitter-bundle/

Epiphone Jack Casady Fretless Bass…

Epiphone Unveils the Jack Casady Fretless Bass Designed By the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legend, Melding His Years of Experimentation in Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane.

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to continue its longest signature artist partnership with the legendary bass player, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jack Casady. Designed by Jack Casady and Epiphone, the new Jack Casady Fretless Bass is available worldwide now at authorized Epiphone dealers and online via epiphone.com/en-US/p/Electric-Bass/Jack-Casady-Fretless-Bass/Aged-Royal-Tan.

As a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, legendary bass player and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Jack Casady’s full driving tone and innovative melodic bass work have defined the role of bass guitar in rock and roll for decades. Liberating the bass from its traditional role as part of the rhythm section, Jack’s pioneering approach to bass brought the instrument to the forefront. The new Epiphone Jack Casady Fretless Bass was and is the culmination of years of experimentation by Casady to find an instrument with a superior electric tone and the response of an acoustic bass. It features the Casady-designed JCB-1 Low-Impedance Humbucker and a three-position rotary impedance control for a wide range of tonal versatility. Now, for the first time in a Fretless version, the Epiphone Jack Casady Bass comes with a premium gig bag.

Explore the new Jack Casady Fretless Bass from Epiphone: HERE.