Spector Brings Back the SB-1 for Its 50th Anniversary in a 50-Bass Custom Shop Run
Spector marks its 50th anniversary with a Custom Shop reissue of the SB-1, the company’s first bass, limited to just 50 instruments.
Les Claypool Announces “Claypool Gold” Tour Featuring Primus, Frog Brigade, and Claypool Lennon Delirium
Les Claypool announces the “Claypool Gold” tour, performing nightly with Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, plus a new song and album tease.
Sandberg Guitars Unveils Florence Nova Bass for 40th Anniversary at Winter NAMM 2026
Sandberg Guitars celebrates 40 years with the Florence Nova Bass, a minimalist new model designed with Victor Tugores and unveiled at Winter NAMM 2026.
Dingwall Unveils Jacob Umansky “Sol” Signature Bass at Winter NAMM 2026
Dingwall debuts the Jacob Umansky “Sol” Signature Bass at Winter NAMM 2026. The multi-scale model features FDV pickups, a Darkglass Tone Capsule, and Umansky-driven design tweaks.
Michael League Explores New Rhythmic Ground on “Elipsis” with Antonio Sánchez and Pedro Martinez
Snarky Puppy bassist Michael League releases "Elipsis," a six-song trio album with Antonio Sánchez and Pedro Martinez blending deep-rooted traditions, improvisation, and global rhythm.
Inside the Stambaugh Designs Duo Switcho: A Double-Neck 8-String/4-String Bass With Retro Roots
A deep dive into the Stambaugh Designs Duo Switcho, a bold double-neck 8-string/4-string bass inspired by ’60s Harmony guitars, built with inventive switching and custom details throughout.
Cort Introduces the GB Short Scale Bass With Markbass Electronics
Cort expands its GB lineup with the new GB Short Scale bass, featuring a 30-inch scale, roasted maple neck, Powersound humbucker, and Markbass MB-1 preamp. Debuts at NAMM with a $449 street price.
Weekly Top 10: Fender’s Lavender Haze Jazz Bass, 2026 Squier Updates, and This Week’s Must-See Bass Clips
Gear news ramps up ahead of NAMM with Fender’s Lavender Haze Jazz Bass and 2026 Squier refreshes, plus standout bass clips from Kinga Głyk, Pino Palladino, Oteil Burbridge, and more.
MonoNeon Reunites With George Clinton for “Bottom Feeder,” Featuring Grandma Liz
MonoNeon teams up with George Clinton on the new single “Bottom Feeder,” a surreal P-Funk-inspired track featuring a heartfelt chorus from MonoNeon’s grandmother, Grandma Liz.
Walrus Audio Teams Up With Ian Martin Allison for the Mantle Bass Preamp/DI
Walrus Audio partners with Ian Martin Allison to introduce the Mantle, a premium analog bass preamp and DI featuring custom transformers, precision EQ, and studio-grade tone shaping.
Harley Benton to Close U.S. Reverb Store, Ending Direct U.S. Distribution
Harley Benton has announced it will close its U.S. Reverb Store on January 31st, ending direct U.S. distribution amid economic challenges.
Lusithand Devices Launches the F1 Studio Filter Preamp Pedal
The new Lusithand F1 brings NFP-style filter topology to a pedal, offering dual sweepable filters, resonance shaping, and studio-grade headroom for bass.