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]
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Bass of the Week: Bacci Guitars Amitra Michael League Signature
This week we’re checking out the Amitra Woodworm Michael League Signature bass by Bacci Guitars. The Italian-made instrument is crafted with an alder body that’s been affected by wood-boring insects.
Bass of the Week: Mana Bass Custom Scroll Bass
This week, we’re checking out another fabulous instrument from the collection of Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin. This custom scroll bass from Mana Basso is a four-string with an extra-long 35-inch scale.
Bass of the Week: EBG Instruments EBG-4 Jigsaw
EBG Instruments is already preparing for the Guitar Summit and the NAMM Show by assembling an arsenal of instruments. That includes this four-string EBG-4 Jigsaw in a Cerulean Blue Metallic finish, which is their signature body shape.
Bass of the Week: Ibanez SRD905F
Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp just wrapped up a weekend of incredible bass clinics, masterclasses, and performances. No Treble’s Corey and Isaac were on the scene to cover the show and the Philadelphia Bass Gear Expo, where Corey fell in love with the Ibanez SRD905F fretless bass.
Bass of the Week: AMJ Guitars 2024 Fretted Bass
Eight years ago, we got the scoop on an awesome fretless bass made by AMJ Guitars. The sleek four-string is owned by Deryl Gallant, who wrote us again to share that it has a new fretted sibling.
Bass of the Week: Strack Woodworking Reclaimed P-Bass
It’s hard to beat a simple concept done well. That’s something that luthier Dan Strack strives for – and something he attained – with this P-style bass made from reclaimed wood.
Bass of the Week: New Perspectives Music Apeiron Classic Bass
Luthier Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music has been experimenting with his Apeiron Bass model, leading to this fretless version of the Apeiron Classic. The 32-inch scale bass has an extended fingerboard and a 20-inch fingerboard radius.
Bass of the Week: Adal Guitars Black Beauty
When we last checked in with Adal Guitars, they shared their Lobella Series 5-string bass featuring some highly figured top wood. This time they shared the Black Beauty, a bass with a simpler yet timeless look.
Bass of the Week: Natasha Guitars NBSG Bass
This week, we’re checking out a unique instrument called the NBSG Bass from Natasha Guitars. Although it has a minimalist look, the lightweight, silent-style bass has a lot going on.
Bass of the Week: Harpy Instruments Toucan
Harpy Instruments is a company that describes itself as a family of musicians who enjoy building unique, playable basses. Harpy's Toucan is our Bass of the Week. As cool as it looks, the design centers around its pickup configuration.
Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Jules Black Hole
GV Guitars has a cool bass model called the Jules, which has a cool and funky body shape. They also built one for a customer called the Jules Black Hole, which has a killer black sparkle finish and some cool features.
Bass of the Week: Belforti Instruments M3
This week, we’re checking out a stunning bass from the Paris-based manufacturer Belforti Instruments. This Model 3 from the M Series features an incredible one-piece flamed eucalyptus top over its roasted ash body.