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The old adage is true: so many basses, so little time. That’s why we’re bringing you the “Bass of the Week,” a column featuring low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre. Have a bass you think we should feature? Drop us a note at [email protected]

Bass of the Week: Gaetano Costanzo Lolly Biscotto Bass

Bass of the Week: Gaetano Costanzo Lolly Biscotto Bass

Today we’re checking the Lolly Biscotto by Italian luthier Gaetano Costanzo. The five-string bass is crafted with an alder body and a maple neck, but the craftsmanship really shines in its top and fingerboard.

Bass of the Week: Igor Krsticevic KIXX Bass

Bass of the Week: Igor Krsticevic KIXX Bass

I love finding new instruments and builders I’ve never heard of before, and our bass of the week is a great gem from Croatia. Luthier Igor Krsticevic shared his latest bass with us.

Bass of the Week: Cetonia Music Tools Horizontal Sawn Bass

Bass of the Week: Cetonia Music Tools Horizontal Sawn Bass

Many basses are created to showcase the beautiful figuring of exotic woods. Cetonia Musical Instruments shared their new Cetonia Horizontal Sawn Bass, which features a body cut horizontally to showcase the rings of the tree.

Bass of the Week: Aron Bach 4-String Double Cut

Bass of the Week: Aron Bach 4-String Double Cut

Aron Bach built basses under the Tuli name when he lived in Finland. Now he’s settled in the US and has restarted his instrument building. This week, we’re checking out his 4-String Double Cut with a Transparent Faded Blue finish.

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Multi Bass 6

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Multi Bass 6

Most music trade shows got canceled in 2020, but that didn’t stop the flow of great ideas and instruments. It was that year at the virtual Holy Grail Guitar Show that Manne Guitars unveiled their new Multi Bass, which was created with the ideas and input of Daniele Camarda.

Bass of the Week: Prophecy Instruments PLASMA-4

Bass of the Week: Prophecy Instruments PLASMA-4

This week we’re checking out one of the most evocative basses I’ve seen in a while. The Prophecy Instruments PLASMA-4 has an aesthetic design that pulls from both organic and synthetic themes.

Bass of the Week: Dooley Designs 5-string P/J Bass

Bass of the Week: Dooley Designs 5-string P/J Bass

This week we’re checking out a five-string P/J bass by Dooley Designs. Luthier Scott Dooley called this bass another learning experience due to its 35-inch scale, preamp mods, extra neck layers, and more.

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Bass of the Week: Saitias Guitars Lexell 5

Bass of the Week: Saitias Guitars Lexell 5

Japan’s Saitias Guitars recently shared their new Lexell model, and it’s a real beauty. The bass, named after a comet not seen since the 1770s, was designed as a versatile tool with the help of bassist Wakazaemon.

Bass of the Week: Carillion Guitars Promethean 6 Singlecut

Bass of the Week: Carillion Guitars Promethean 6 Singlecut

This week we’re checking out a Promethean 6 Singlecut by Carillion Guitars. Built for Martino Garattoni of Ne Obliviscaris, the bass is a six-string featuring their Promethean body and Reaver headstock.

Bass of the Week: StoryWood Music 5-String Deluxe “O” Bass

Bass of the Week: StoryWood Music 5-String Deluxe “O” Bass

We’ve featured one bass by Storywood Music before, and luthier Tyler Townsend has just shared their latest bass creation with us: the Deluxe “O” Bass.

Bass of the Week: CG Lutherie Gold Leaf Ubiq

Bass of the Week: CG Lutherie Gold Leaf Ubiq

I always love when fans send in basses that get them excited. This week we’re checking out a jaw-dropping six-string that was sent in by Tyler D.

Bass of the Week: Reverend Guitars Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II

Bass of the Week: Reverend Guitars Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II

Mike Watt is such an icon of the instrument that it’s only fitting his signature bass is equally epic. This week we’re checking out the second version of his Wattplower by Reverend Guitars.