Basses

• PLAYTECH Carnelian Drive Featured in Bass Magazine’s New Products Review!

  

  2026/06/12

  PLAYTECH’s Carnelian Drive bass overdrive pedal has been featured in the Products Review section of Bass Magazine!
  
  The PLAYTECH Carnelian Drive features simple Volume, Drive, and Tone controls, allowing players to intuitively shape tones ranging from natural grit to powerful overdrive. It also responds well to picking dynamics, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.
  
  The pedal is also equipped with a toggle switch that changes its overall sound character. In the + position, it increases the low end and gain while emphasizing a strong high-mid presence. In the - position, it faithfully reproduces the instrument’s natural tone, making it ideal for use as a booster.
  
  Be sure to check out the article and discover what makes the Carnelian Drive so appealing!
  
  PLAYTECHの新作ベース用オーバードライブ“Carnelian Drive”を徹底チェック！ 低価格モデルの実力は？【動画あり】
  
  PLAYTECH / Carnelian Drive

• PLAYTECH Guitar/Bass Strap Review Submission Campaign!

  

  2026/06/12

  Purchase a PLAYTECH guitar or bass strap and post a review on the product page for a chance to win one of three Sound House “Onesan” keychains in our drawing! We offer a lineup of straps that provide excellent value , including nylon, leather, and jacquard-woven options. Don’t miss this opportunity—check them out today!
  
  ■Period
  Friday, June 12, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 2026
  
  ■Eligible Products
  PLAYTECH Guitar/Bass Strap
  
  ■How to Post a Review
  1. After purchasing the eligible product, click “Write a review for this product” on the product page.
  2. Select a rating from the 5-star scale, enter a title and review, and click “Review Content.” If you wish to upload a image, click “Select Image/Video” to upload it.
  3. Review your submission and click “Post.”
  
  ■Notes on Review Content
  *Please submit a review of at least 100 characters, including your thoughts on the product’s performance.
  *Entries will be disqualified if we are unable to verify that the product was purchased from Sound House.
  *This offer is also available to customers who made a purchase outside the specified period.
  *Winners may only receive one prize.
  *Only winners will be notified.

• PHIL JONES BASS Introduces the Boosterooster PE-2 Bass Preamp!

  

  2026/06/09

  PHIL JONES BASS introduces the Boosterooster PE-2, a bass preamp/booster designed to add rich presence while preserving the natural sound character of your instrument.
  Housed in a compact enclosure, the Boosterooster PE-2 features four intuitive controls: GAIN, LEVEL, BASS, and TREBLE. Its simple layout makes it easy to shape your tone quickly, providing powerful support for fast and effective sound adjustments on stage, in the studio, or anywhere your music takes you.
  The 2-band BASS/TREBLE EQ allows precise control over low-end punch and high-end definition. Rather than imposing an overly colored pedal
  character, the Boosterooster PE-2 brings out the player's nuance and the instrument's individuality, delivering ideal boost and tone-shaping with ease.
  Perfect as an always-on preamp for core sound creation or as a reliable booster for solos and key moments, this practical and versatile unit is ready for a wide range of playing situations.
  
  PJB（PHIL JONES BASS） / Boosterooster PE-2

• [New Product Info] PLAYTECH Releases the "BGM100 Bass Groove Mute" for Bass Guitar!

  

  2026/06/05

  Introducing the new "BGM100 Bass Groove Mute" for bass guitar from PLAYTECH!
  
  Featuring premium urethane foam, this bass mute is designed for basses with a 19 mm string spacing. It effortlessly dampens excess sustain to deliver a tight, punchy vintage tone. Its versatility makes it ideal for everything from Motown-style vintage sounds to modern pop tracks.
  
  By naturally controlling unwanted overtones, it helps create a rich, focused sound. Achieve a warm, thick tone with fingerstyle playing or a percussive, punchy attack with a pick. It's an easy-to-use tool for bringing out a warm, upright-bass-like character from your electric bass.
  
  Don't miss out—try it today!
  
  PLAYTECH / BGM100 Bass Groove Mute

• New products have arrived in the Levy's guitar and bass strap lineup!

  

  2026/06/02

  Levy's, known for its highly popular, high-quality handmade guitar straps, has introduced two new series! The "Levy's Select Exotic" series features highly durable Crazy Horse leather, with genuine crocodile leather used in selected window-design models. These luxurious straps showcase Levy's craftsmanship at its finest. The "Cyber Gradient" series features a beautiful design with bold, modern color gradients. Available in four colors, they are highly recommended for live performances. Be sure to check them out!
  
  ■Levy’s Select Exotic
  ■Cyber Gradient

• [New Arrival] Gator x Vertex Pedalboards Now in Stock!

  

  2026/06/02

  The collaboration series between global case manufacturer Gator and guitar effects manufacturer Vertex, announced this past January, has finally arrived! The set includes a pedalboard, a gig bag, and handy accessories to keep your pedalboard organized. The pedalboard is available in eight different configurations, varying in size and available with or without risers. Models with risers feature an innovative design in which the second tier attaches magnetically. The gig bag combines high durability with Gator's signature stylish design. Cable ties, cable holders, and a pedalboard mounting kit are also available for purchase. We highly recommend this series for upgrading your pedalboard setup.
  
  Gator x Vertex / Pedalboards

• La Bella バラ弦のラインナップ追加！

  

  2026/05/30

  老舗弦ブランド「La Bella（ラベラ）」のバラ弦ラインナップに、待望の新製品が加わりました。
  今回新たに追加されたのは、ヘフナー・バイオリンベース用として定番の「760FHBB」「760FHB2」に加え、その優れた演奏性と心地よいテンション感で高い人気を誇る「Low Tension Flexible Flats（LTF）」シリーズの各種ベース弦です。
  これまでセット単位でしか購入できなかった人気モデルが、1本単位でもご購入いただけるようになりました。特定の弦だけを交換したい場合や、自分好みのカスタムゲージを組みたい場合にも、より柔軟にお選びいただけます。
  ぜひチェックしてみてください！
  
  ■La Bella「NHBB、NHB2バラ弦」
  ■La Bella「LTFバラ弦」
  

• [New Product Announcement] PLAYTECH Releases the “PPW10,” a Battery-Powered Supply for Effects Pedals!

  

  2026/05/29

  PLAYTECH is proud to introduce the “PPW10,” a power supply that delivers power directly to your effects pedals from a 9V battery!
  Because it does not require a wall outlet, it helps eliminate power-related hum and digital noise caused by interference between pedals. Featuring four independent isolated outputs, it brings out the full potential and true sound of your pedals. It also includes a master ON/OFF switch to help prevent unnecessary battery drain. This is the perfect solution for guitarists who love the sound of battery-powered gear but find battery management a hassle.
  Pre-orders for the first shipment are now being accepted. Don’t miss out!
  *Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  
  PLAYTECH / PPW10

• New ERNIE BALL Guitar and Bass Straps Now Available!

  

  2026/05/28

  ERNIE BALL has added five new Jacquard strap models to its lineup! From the stylish “5634 Kaleidoscope Blue Jacquard Strap,” featuring a kaleidoscope-inspired design, to the “5636 Dark Matter Jacquard Strap,” which showcases a sleek black monochrome pattern, this new lineup is sure to stand out on the live stage. Be sure to check them out!
  
  ERNIE BALL / Jacquard Straps Spring 2026 Products Lineup

• Electro-Harmonix has released the “Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2,” a fuzz pedal delivering intense, deep bass tones!

  

  2026/05/23

  Electro-Harmonix has released the “Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2,” a new model packed with professional-grade features and based on the circuit design of the "Big Muff 2," which was once considered a legendary and hard-to-find model featuring dual op-amps.
  While maintaining the Big Muff’s signature saturated distortion and infinite sustain, it delivers the high versatility modern bassists demand. The CROSSOVER section, which can be turned on and off via a footswitch, allows for independent adjustment of the high-pass filter (HPF) on the distorted side and the low-pass filter (LPF) on the clean side, allowing tight, focused bass tones and edgy fuzz tones to coexist.
  It also features a BLEND control to mix the clean and distorted signals, as well as a GATE to suppress noise. In addition to a -10dB input pad for active basses, it includes a full complement of connectors—such as DI OUTPUT and DIRECT OUT—making it ready for both studio and stage use.
  The footswitch now includes a new momentary function that activates the effect only while the switch is held down. Be sure to check out this new bass fuzz pedal, which offers extensive tone-shaping capabilities!
  
  ■Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2 Fuzz