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The old adage is true: so many basses, so little time. That’s why we’re bringing you the “Bass of the Week,” a column featuring low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre. Have a bass you think we should feature? Drop us a note at [email protected]

Bass of the Week: Steve Lampasona “Bones” Bass

Bass of the Week: Steve Lampasona “Bones” Bass

Today is Halloween, so we’ve got a frightful electric upright bass for you. Artist, designer, and luthier Steve Lampasona shared his “Bones” Bass, which he crafted with a walnut body, oak neck and bridge, and ebony fingerboard.

Bass of the Week: Tangente Instruments Weaves Frode Berg Signature

Bass of the Week: Tangente Instruments Weaves Frode Berg Signature

This week, we’re taking a look at another killer instrument by Tangente Instruments. His latest build is a version of his Weaves model made as a signature bass for Frode Berg.

Bass of the Week: Sirena Basses Pistolera

Bass of the Week: Sirena Basses Pistolera

For his newest instrument, luthier Jeremy Kirsch wanted to dream up something that was big on fun as well as versatility. His vision became a reality with the Sirena Basses Pistolera.

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Bass of the Week: Shaffer Guitars Acoustic Bass Guitar

Bass of the Week: Shaffer Guitars Acoustic Bass Guitar

I recently had a gig in Pennsylvania at the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival. Between sets, I was pleasantly surprised to find Shaffer Guitars displaying an acoustic/electric bass guitar among the vendors.

Bass of the Week: Sletch Guitars Boogie Bass

Bass of the Week: Sletch Guitars Boogie Bass

This week, we’re checking out the Sletch Guitars Boogie Bass. This particular Boogie Bass is the company’s fifth build and is fully handcrafted.

Bass of the Week: Ulrich Bass Design Nicolo Fretless

Bass of the Week: Ulrich Bass Design Nicolo Fretless

This week, we’re checking out the Nicolo, a new fretless model from Ulrich Bass Design with a lot of character. The bass is described as having a unique tone thanks to a “naturally resonating acoustic approach.”

Bass of the Week: Wood Guerilla Basses babyTULIP

Bass of the Week: Wood Guerilla Basses babyTULIP

This week we’re checking out a TULIP model from Wood Guerilla Basses. Dubbed “HoneyBlackCaramel,” the bass is actually a babyTULIP, which takes the single-cut bass and adds a headless tuning system.

Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Electrics BeeKay Bass

Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Electrics BeeKay Bass

Inspiration can strike from anywhere if you’re open to it. That’s just what happened to Lenny Robert of Daddy Mojo Electrics, and it led to the creation of this cool version of his BeeKay bass model.

Bass of the Week: Kononykheen Breed Forty Three

Bass of the Week: Kononykheen Breed Forty Three

This week we’re featuring the Breed Forty Three by Kononykheen Guitars, which builds limited batches of all their models before discontinuing them. The Breed Forty Three mixes design elements from several classic models, from its body shape to pickup configuration.

Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Hollowbody Carved Top

Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Hollowbody Carved Top

Overwater Basses has a beautiful hollowbody carved top bass in their lineup that is absolutely stunning. The model comes in “full depth” or “thinline” versions.

Bass of the Week: Schecter Guitars Corsair Bass

Bass of the Week: Schecter Guitars Corsair Bass

This week we’re taking a look at Schecter’s take on a thin hollow body. The Corsair comes in black or gold colors with cream multi-ply binding to drive home the old-school vibe.

Bass of the Week: Drake Custom Basses Battani Bass

Bass of the Week: Drake Custom Basses Battani Bass

Andrew Drake of Drake Custom Basses shared one of his latest builds, a stunning semi-hollow bass with lots of cool features.