Joe Daly
Latest articles by Joe Daly
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Jeff Ament: “Stone was always writing from a Zeppelin angle, so seeing if fretless bass could work in that realm was exciting“
By Joe Daly last updated
The Pearl Jam bassist looks back at the making of Ten, and details his new solo project, American Death Squad
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Spector NS Pulse II review
By Joe Daly published
One of the bass world’s most popular shapes returns with EMG pickups and a premium finish, and is priced for the jobbing bassist
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Luna Vista Bear Bass review
By Joe Daly published
It's one of the most visually stunning acoustic basses we've seen – but does its performance match up?
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Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay review
By Joe Daly published
Ernie Ball Music Man x Darkglass Electronics is the bass gear collaboration we’ve all been waiting for, and it is spectacular
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Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 review
By Joe Daly published
This five-string bass has a fancy spec, a poplar burl top and a price we all can get on board with
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Jackson CBXM X-Series Signature David Ellefson Concert IV and V review
By Joe Daly published
David Ellefson's new signature Jackson basses are mega-cool, mega-understated and not just for metal
![Epifani DIST2 2x10 Cabinet review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b9sesS68BAdvMCnDBfahNW-320-80.jpg)
Epifani DIST2 2x10 Cabinet review
By Joe Daly published
The DIST2 uses all of Nick Epifani's cab-building experience for a lightweight 2x10 with some serious power behind it
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Electro-Harmonix Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi and Nano Battalion Bass Preamp review
By Joe Daly published
The venerable Electro-Harmonix unleashes a Russian-flavored fuzz and MOSFET drive for your stomping pleasure...
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