Bass of the Week: The 10 Most Popular Basses of 2025
We began our Bass of the Week column 14 years ago, and since then we’ve featured every kind of bass imaginable, from the beautiful to the bizarre. This year was no different.
Continuing our yearly roundups, we’re listing the ten most-read Bass of the Week features. There’s a wide range of styles and features, but one thing is for certain: 2025 was a year for creativity. Our top ten showcases unusual shapes, forward-thinking electronics, and less-than-common materials. All of it adds up to thought-provoking designs to inspire us as players.
Dive into the year’s most drool-worthy basses.
1. Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus
2. A Rocker’s Dream? Meet the Baum Guitars Nidhogg – Our Bass of the Week
3. Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist
4. Canna’s EVO Acoustic Archtop Bass Pushes Design Forward with Solid Ebony Body
5. Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass with Adjustable Neck and Short-Scale Design
6. Bass of the Week: A 3-String Bass Carved from a Single Slab – with a Snarling Headstock
7. “A Working Man’s Bass With Traditional Heart and Soul”: Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 with Burst Finish and Gordo Pickup
8. Bass of the Week: Alusonic’s The Doom 4 Offers Sleek Looks and a Modern Headless Build
9. Bass of the Week: A Game-Changing Neck? Meet Sam Houston’s Radius Bass
10. Alpher’s “GoldBot” Bass Combines Striking Looks with a Bold Pickup System
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.
