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G&L Guitars Fullerton Deluxe Fallout Bass Now Shipping
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G&L Guitars Fullerton Deluxe Fallout Bass Now Shipping

Last year, G&L introduced the Launch Edition of a new model called the Fallout bass. Now, it’s an official part of the USA-made Fullerton Deluxe lineup. The short-scale bass comes in four color schemes with differing fingerboards.

Eastwood Guitars Announces the MRG Bass
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Eastwood Guitars Announces the MRG Bass

Eastwood Guitars has unveiled the mandolin-inspired MRG Studio Series, which includes the new MRG Bass. The four-string bass features a short 30.5-inch scale and a mandolin-shaped semi-hollow body.

Bass of the Week: Kristall Basses ROOM 4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Kristall Basses ROOM 4

This week we’re looking at a short-scale ROOM 4 bass recently completed by Kristall Basses. Handmade in Germany, the instrument is built entirely from maple and Pau Ferro.

Traveler Guitar Introduces Redlands Concert Series Acoustic Bass
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Traveler Guitar Introduces Redlands Concert Series Acoustic Bass

Traveler Guitar has unveiled a new line of acoustic instruments. The Redlands Concert Series range, which is named after the company’s hometown in California, includes a bass that features a miniature 23.25-inch scale for maximum portability.

Serek Basses Unveils The Grand
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Serek Basses Unveils The Grand

Serek Basses has unveiled a brand new bass model called The Grand. Fit with a short-scale neck and funky body shape, the instrument also has a brand new set of electronics called the Serek “Skuzz Serkit,” which is an on-board passive fuzz circuit.

Squier Introduces Mini Precision Bass
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Squier Introduces Mini Precision Bass

Squier has shrunk the P-bass to introduce the Mini Precision Bass. The reduced-size includes a 28.6-inch scale, which is even smaller than a regular 30-inch short scale.

Fender Introduces the Player Series Mustang Bass PJ
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Fender Introduces the Player Series Mustang Bass PJ

Fender has expanded their Player Series of instruments with a handful of guitars and one new bass: the Player Mustang Bass PJ. The short-scale bass fits a new pickup set into the vintage body style.

Bass of the Week: Harley Benton HB-60 WB
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Harley Benton HB-60 WB

This week we’re checking out the Harley Benton HB-60 WB, a semi-hollow body bass with a super affordable price tag. Inspired by basses of the ’60s, the bass features a short 30.5-inch scale and walnut brown finish for a vintage vibe.

Sire Announces the U5 Passive Short Scale Bass
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Sire Announces the U5 Passive Short Scale Bass

After unveiling the prototype at last year’s NAMM Show, Sire is nearing the launch of their new U5 model. The bass is a short-scale instrument using their Marcus Miller Small Jazz Type body and P/J pickups.

Kala Introduces Bamboo U-Bass
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Kala Introduces Bamboo U-Bass

Kala released a new U-Bass this year that they say is their most sustainable choice. The ukulele-sized acoustic/electric bass guitar is made entirely out of bamboo.

Schecter’s Banshee Bass Now Shipping
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Schecter’s Banshee Bass Now Shipping

Schecter is now shipping the Banshee Bass, a short-scale instrument they unveiled at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The vintage-styled instrument features a split-coil style bass with a 30-inch scale.

Orangewood Guitars Introduce the Oliver Jr. Bass
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Orangewood Guitars Introduce the Oliver Jr. Bass

Orangewood Guitars has unveiled their first acoustic bass with the Oliver Jr. Bass, which falls into their Overland Collection. The miniature four-string takes its cues from the Oliver Jr. guitar with a scaled-down body and “impressive full-size voice.”