Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 22

Aria Pro II pays tribute to Cliff Burton with the SB-CLB Signature Bass, recreating the tone and feel of his iconic Aria era.

Ernie Ball Music Man celebrates 50 years of the StingRay Bass with a limited 50th Anniversary model in Liquid Gold and Molten Gold finishes.

Aguilar debuts the Tone Hammer 210 Combo, a compact 300-watt bass amp with a vertical 2x10 cabinet, dual XLR outs, and built-in cabinet IRs.

Tech 21 has teamed up with Geddy Lee on the Amalgamation Signature Chorus, a bass-focused chorus pedal with detune and multi-voice control.

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 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 celebrates 40 years with the Florence Nova Bass, a minimalist new model designed with Victor Tugores and unveiled 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.

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.

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 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.

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.