February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10

by Kevin Johnson Monday, March 2nd, 2026

February brought tons of fresh bass gear news as we continued to exlore all the goodies from NAMM 2026. In our monthly roundup, we’re listing the ten gear articles that drew the most attention on No Treble.

Scroll down to see the 10 most-read bass gear stories of February 2026, as ranked by your clicks.

1. Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

2. Sire Expands Its Boutique Line with the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026

Sire Guitars unveiled the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026, expanding its boutique-inspired bass lineup with single-cut, double-cut, and headless options.

3. Ashdown Doubles Down on UK Manufacturing with Four New British-Built Bass Amp Series

Ashdown continues its renewed UK manufacturing push with four new British-built bass amp ranges, including the RBM, OBM, SBM, and PBM series.

4. Tech 21 Brings SansAmp Into the Digital Era With the Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

Tech 21 unveils the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE, a new digital pedal designed to capture classic SansAmp feel with modern flexibility.

5. Washburn Revives the Wing Series with the Return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass

Washburn has revived its Wing Series with the return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass. Featuring mahogany construction and a classic P-style pickup, the vintage-inspired model lands at $699.

6. Fodera and Trickfish Unveil Preamp & Practice Amp Pedal for Studio-Grade Bass Tone Anywhere

Fodera and Trickfish have teamed up on a new Preamp & Practice Amp pedal, delivering Fodera-inspired tone shaping, flexible EQ, DI, and headphone practice features.

7. Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone

Ernie Ball has unveiled new Tapewound Bass Strings featuring a black nylon wrap for a warm, mellow, upright-style tone. Available in long and short scale sets.

8. Bass Big Muff Pi 2: Electro-Harmonix Brings a “Lost” Big Muff Circuit to Bass

Electro-Harmonix launches the Bass Big Muff Pi 2, which tailors the long-lost Big Muff 2 circuit with Blend and Bass Boost controls for powerful, low-end-friendly fuzz.

9. Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options

Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.

10. ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing

New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.

February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10

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