NAMM 2025: New Bass Gear Reveals, Launches, and Updates

The 2025 NAMM Show is here! This year’s event promises exciting news across the music industry, with new product launches and the return of industry giants shaping up to be one to remember.

As always, No Treble is your go-to source for in-depth coverage of the latest bass gear and news from the show. Check back often as we update this page with all the bass-focused NAMM highlights.

Aguilar’s DB316 Mid EQ Micro Pedal: Compact, Powerful, and Built for Bassists

Aguilar’s DB316 Mid EQ Micro Pedal is designed for bassists looking to shape their midrange. Its compact design features frequency and level controls.

Sterling’s DarkRay 5 Bass is Here: A 5-String Beast with Darkglass Power

Sterling’s new DarkRay 5 Bass brings Darkglass-driven power to a 5-string format, delivering versatile clean, distortion, and fuzz tones.

Kevin Scott and Avedissian Pickups Unveil a Vintage-Meets-Modern P-Bass Pickup

Avedissian Pickups and Kevin Scott have teamed up to create a new Split P pickup, designed to blend vintage warmth with modern clarity for P-Bass players.

Short-Scale Spector Basses Are Finally Here: Custom Shop Expands NS Series

Spector Custom Shop is now offering short-scale options on NS basses for the first time, expanding scale length choices from 30" to 35".

Darkglass Kaamos: Amos Heller’s Pedal Unlocks Massive Bass Tone with Octave and Drive

The Darkglass Kaamos, designed with Amos Heller, blends powerful octave and drive tones with a flexible effects loop for a dynamic, three-dimensional sound.

The StingRay Special Gets a Colorful Refresh: Ernie Ball Music Man’s 2025 Lineup

The 2025 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special arrives in six striking new finishes. Get a closer look at the updated lineup and key specs.

Fender Expands American Vintage II Series with New Olympic White Precision Bass

Fender is updating the American Vintage II Series for 2025, adding an Olympic White option to the 1960 Precision Bass lineup.

Pino Palladino’s New Ernie Ball Strings: Smoothie Flats Revealed

Ernie Ball and Pino Palladino introduce Smoothie Flats, a signature flatwound bass string set offering a smooth feel, rich tone, and vintage warmth.

Spector Just Revealed a Stunning Zebrawood Bass – Limited to 2025

Spector unveils a limited edition Euro RST bass for 2025, featuring a striking Zebrawood top, Empresswood body, and Aguilar electronics.

Aguilar Turns 30: These Limited-Edition Amps Blend Classic Tone with a Stunning New Look

Aguilar marks 30 years with a limited-edition AG 500, TH 500, and SL 112, featuring a striking gold and pearl finish while delivering their signature tone.

Fender Expands Player II Series with Limited Edition Sparkle Basses: Here’s What’s New

Fender has unveiled the Limited Edition Player II Sparkle Bass Series, bringing a bold new finish to the Jazz and Precision Bass models.

Sterling SB14 Bass Returns for 2025 with a New Look and Classic Tone

Sterling by Music Man brings back the SB14 bass for 2025 in a limited Blue Pearl finish. A passive Alnico V humbucker delivers vintage warmth and dynamic tone.

DigiTech & MonoNeon Drop Signature Whammy with Hypersonic Mode at NAMM 2025

DigiTech has teamed up with MonoNeon to release a signature Whammy pedal, bringing new features tailored to his boundary-pushing style. Unveiled at NAMM 2025, the pedal introduces Hypersonic Mode, extended range for both bass and guitar, and full MIDI control—all housed in a bold neon design.

Gallien-Krueger Introduces RB Legacy Amps at NAMM: “Designed to Be Played Loud”

Gallien-Krueger unveiled the RB Legacy bass amps at NAMM, featuring analog Class H power, growly tone at high volumes, and pro-level features.

S.I.T. Strings and Mohini Dey Collaborate on New Signature Bass Strings

S.I.T. Strings teams up with Mohini Dey to launch her signature bass string set, featuring Fusion Wound technology for enhanced tone, sustain, and versatility.

First Look: Fender Returns to NAMM with Affordable Precision & Jazz Basses

Fender has unveiled its new Standard Series basses at NAMM, featuring updated Precision and Jazz models in a variety of finishes. The series aims to provide players with familiar Fender design and playability at a more accessible level.

NAMM 2025: Frank Bello Joins Spector with NC-4, Doug Wimbish Model Gets an Upgrade

Spector is making waves at NAMM 2025 with the unveiling of two signature basses: the revamped Doug Wimbish Euro 4, inspired by his iconic ‘87 NS-2, and the all-new NC-4 Frank Bello model, blending Spector’s legacy with modern design.

Inside the Ashdown SO-1200: Shavo Odadjian’s Signature Bass Amp Debuts at NAMM 2025

Ashdown Engineering unveiled the SO-1200 at NAMM 2025, a 1,200-watt signature bass amp for Shavo Odadjian, featuring dual 600-watt power sections and a Variable ValveDrive for bold, dynamic tone.

Mayones ORI Bass Debuts at NAMM 2025: Multi-Scale Innovation with Japanese-Inspired Design

Mayones has introduced the ORI Bass at NAMM 2025, a multi-scale 5-string model influenced by Japanese origami, featuring a distinct design and advanced electronics.

Walrus Audio Debuts Canvas Rehearsal Pedal with Metronome, Bluetooth, and More

Walrus Audio has expanded its Canvas pedal lineup with the new Canvas Rehearsal, a versatile tool designed for silent practice. Featuring a built-in metronome, headphone amp, and Bluetooth connectivity, it allows musicians to fine-tune their playing with ease. With multiple input options and an OLED display, it offers convenient control for any practice setup.

NAMM 2025: Sterling By Music Man Introduces Affordable Bongo Bass for the First Time

Sterling By Music Man introduces the iconic Bongo bass to its affordable lineup for the first time, offering a budget-friendly alternative to the classic Ernie Ball Music Man version. Unveiled at NAMM 2025, the new models bring the signature modern design and powerful tone at a fraction of the price.

Ibanez’s New EHB Basses with Fishman Fluence Pickups Set for NAMM Debut

Ibanez is expanding its popular EHB bass lineup with new models featuring Fishman Fluence pickups, blending modern design with versatile tone. Unveiled ahead of NAMM, these updates mark a bold step forward for headless bass innovation.

First Look: Trickfish Introduces the J-Core Preamp with Mike Pope’s Signature EQ Design Ahead of NAMM

Trickfish Amplification has unveiled the J-Core Preamp, featuring Mike Pope’s signature 4-band EQ design. Designed as a drop-in upgrade for Jazz Basses, the J-Core offers customizable tone shaping with intuitive controls—just in time for its debut at the 2025 NAMM Show.

Pantera’s Rex Brown Revives His Secret Weapon: Morley’s “Old Blue” Wah Pedal Returns

Morley has teamed up with Pantera bassist Rex Brown to revive his iconic “Old Blue” wah pedal. This signature model blends vintage tone with modern features, delivering the same powerful sweep Brown used on classic albums.

Ibanez Redefines SR Prestige Bass Series with Enhanced Electronics for NAMM 2025

Ibanez is redefining its SR Prestige Series for 2025 with updated electronics and fresh design upgrades. Featuring new Nordstrand pickups and the innovative Hexa-mid system, these premium basses will debut at NAMM 2025.

Ibanez Debuts Affordable BTB605 and BTB606 Basses Ahead of NAMM 2025

Ibanez has unveiled the new BTB605 and BTB606 basses, offering neck-through construction and premium features at affordable price points. Set to debut at NAMM 2025, these models are designed for players seeking quality without breaking the bank.

Kiesel’s New Z2 and O2 Basses Pack DarkGlass Power for 2025

The 2025 Winter NAMM Show is just around the corner, but Kiesel isn’t waiting to show off their fresh gear for the new year. They’ve announced revamps of their popular Zeus and Osiris guitars and basses, now called the Z2 and the O2.