Weekly Top 10: Fender’s Unconventional P Bass, Oteil Burbridge, and Ellen Alaverdyan

It’s that time again: We’re counting down the week’s top 10 most-read stories from the bass world.

Fender’s new Limited Edition Player Fusion Precision Bass HH took the top spot on No Treble. It may have the P Bass silhouette, but the specs are less than traditional. It has a pair of Fireball high-output humbuckers, a thin Jazz Bass neck profile, and an ebony fingerboard. Fender calls the Fusion P Bass “as fast and accessible as anything in the series.”

Next up, Oteil Burbridge wowed us with a killer performance of “Trim” with John Scofield’s Electrospective. His top-notch playing is jaw-dropping, and so is his gear. The show featured his new “King Tut” six-string short-scale built by Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars. The lightweight design has a simplified control layout with just volume and pickup blend knobs.

Ellen Alaverdyan paid tribute to Jaco Pastorius with a stunning fretless bass performance. The young bass prodigy played “Portrait of Tracy” before launching into her band. Jaminai’s original song, “13 Town.” “We have been following Ellen’s progress for years and it is exciting to see her continue to grow as a musician. Taking on Jaco is no small task, and she handles it beautifully,” Jody shared.

Other highlights include our Bass of the Week, a vintage Jimmy Garrison performance, Blu DeTiger’s new album, and more. Scroll on to catch up on the week’s biggest reader favorites.

1. Fender Gives the Precision Bass a Dual-Humbucker Makeover With Player Fusion HH

Fender’s Limited Edition Player Fusion Precision Bass HH pairs dual Fireball humbuckers with a thin Jazz Bass neck, ebony fingerboard, and passive controls.

2. Oteil Burbridge Breaks Out His New King Tut Short-Scale Bass for a John Scofield Classic

Watch Oteil Burbridge revisit John Scofield’s “Trim” with his new King Tut six-string bass and Epifani rig in a performance captured live at SFJAZZ in 2026.

3. Watch Ellen Alaverdyan Pay Tribute to Jaco Pastorius with a Fretless Bass Performance

Ellen Alaverdyan, 14, honors Jaco Pastorius with “Portrait of Tracy,” then showcases her fretless bass playing on Jaminai’s original song “13 Town” live.

4. Bass of the Week: Drake’s Stunning Take on the Short-Scale Hollowbody

This Drake Custom Bass hollowbody pairs a hand-carved curly maple top and vintage styling with Brooks pickups, stainless steel frets, and a short scale.

5. Jimmy Garrison’s Incredible Upright Bass Solo with John Coltrane’s Classic Quartet

Jimmy Garrison delivers an extended upright bass solo during John Coltrane's 1963 performance of “Impressions” on Jazz Casual with the Classic Quartet.

6. Blu DeTiger Brings Bass, Disco, and Downtown Energy to “N.Y. Baby”

Blu DeTiger brings bass-driven funk, disco, and house together on her second album, “N.Y. Baby,” with guests including Flavor Flav, Holly Walker, and Jon Batiste.

7. Nathan East Backs Eric Gales, Marcus King, and Joe Bonamassa on “Voodoo Child”

Watch Nathan East back Eric Gales, Marcus King, and Joe Bonamassa on Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” recorded at the 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin.

8. WATCH: Blu DeTiger Locks Into a Hypnotic Groove on “Makeup”

Blu DeTiger brings her signature sparkle Fender Jazz Bass to a live rehearsal of “Makeup,” laying down a hypnotic groove with a grainy, vintage video feel.

9. Randy Fullmer’s Legacy Lives On in New Wyn Tribute Bass Line

Lea Bass Guitars honors Randy Fullmer with the Wyn Tribute line, featuring his designs and original components, with proceeds supporting cancer research.

10. Amos Heller Gives His Dingwall a Workout with Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun”

Amos Heller brings a Dingwall SP1 multiscale bass to Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun,” locking into the syncopated groove with growling lows and sharp melodic fills.