Sire’s High-End F10, ESP’s NAMM Drop & Lettuce’s Erick Coomes Lead This Week’s Top 10

This week on No Treble, readers responded to the bass gear news that continues to roll out from the 2026 NAMM Show.

Our most-read story this week was on the expansion of Sire’s F10 series. While the company is known for budget-minded basses, the F10 represents the higher end of things. The new F10 DX presents a single-cut body shape with either headless or standard necks. It’s fitted with a spalted maple top, Marcus Custom-H Revolution pickups, and the Marcus Heritage-3 HD preamp. The F10 DC is a double-cut body topped with rosewood.

ESP rolled out eight new basses at NAMM Show spread among three model types: the B bass, the Phoenix, and the Surveyor. Each of the LTD basses retail for $549 and have common features including a poplar body, poplar burl top, and roasted maple neck.

Next, we got in the pocket with Lettuce bassist Erick Coomes. The clip of “Breathe” came from the Capitol Theatre on January 31st. As Jody explains, Coomes “settles in on bass and lets the groove do the talking as Lettuce leans into a mix of jazz R&B with a clear reggae sway underneath it all.”

Other top features include lesson on minor progressions from Ryan Madora, our bass of the week by Beardly Customs, and much more.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Pocket First: Erick “Jesus” Coomes Grooves with Lettuce

Erick Coomes keeps it deep and relaxed on bass as Lettuce blends jazz R&B and reggae vibes during a live Capitol Theatre performance

4. HSCC Cover Player’s “Baby Come Back” Featuring Constantine Delo on Bass

This cover of “Baby Come Back” by Hindley Street Country Club leans on tight harmonies, strong feel, and Constantine Delo’s steady five-string bass work.

5. Grooving Over the i–♭III–♭VI–V Minor Progression in Pop & Rock (Triads + Scale Tones)

Learn how to groove over the i–♭III–♭VI–V minor progression using triads, scale tones, and a dominant V chord. Build stronger bass lines in pop and rock.

6. Bass of the Week: A Lacewood-Laced Masterpiece from Beardly Customs

From lacewood and ambrosia maple to Turner multi-coils, this Beardly Customs Bass of the Week is a showcase of thoughtful design and tone.

7. Justus West Picks Up an OOPEG and the NAMM Floor Comes Alive

What begins as a quick test drive on an OOPEG bass becomes a full blown 10 minute jam between strangers at NAMM.

8. Green Day Kick Off Super Bowl LX With ‘American Idiot’ Era Medley

Green Day opened Super Bowl LX with a rocking medley of fan favorites before kickoff.

9. Watch Justin Meldal-Johnsen Hold Down Beck’s Odelay Era on 2 Meter Sessions (1999)

A long unseen 1999 Beck set from 2 Meter Sessions is now on YouTube, showcasing Justin Meldal Johnsen’s pocket on two Odelay era favorites.

10. Keeping It Cool: Jack Gardiner’s “Fan Boy” Gets the Low-End Breeze from Henrik Linder

As Jack Gardiner’s Fan Boy ramps up the intensity, Henrik Linder’s bass work keeps the track grounded, relaxed, and cool.