Basses

Fender introduces the Vintera III Series, featuring new Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Bass VI models inspired by iconic ‘60s and ‘70s designs, with prices starting at $1,249.

Sadowsky has introduced its MetroExpress 6-string bass line after two years of prototyping, with Modern and Vintage J/J models developed with input from Steve Bailey.

The Gibson Thunderbird Bass returns for 2026 with modern upgrades, including EB Bass Humbuckers, Hipshot hardware, and a 34-inch scale.

Eastwood Guitars has unveiled its first-ever microtonal bass, the Warren Ellis MT, featuring a 27-fret fingerboard, 30.5-inch scale, and Guitstarter pre-order pricing of $999.

Fender celebrates 75 years of the Precision Bass with three limited edition models, including the American Vintage II 1951 Precision, Player II Precision, and American Professional PJ Bass.

Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.

Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.

Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.

Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.

Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.

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.

A historic 1969 Fender Jazz Bass purchased by James Brown for Bootsy Collins is back on the market, carrying decades of funk history and documentation.