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: A Lacewood-Laced Masterpiece from Beardly Customs
From lacewood and ambrosia maple to Turner multi-coils, this Beardly Customs Bass of the Week is a showcase of thoughtful design and tone.
Inside Sadilah Guitars’ Rovid Fretless: A Desert-Inspired Short-Scale Bass from NAMM 2026
A chance NAMM encounter led us to Sadilah Guitars and their Rovid Fretless bass, a short-scale, desert-inspired build with earthy tone and unique design.
Winter NAMM 2026: Stradi’s Fretless Symphony Bass Is a Masterclass in Craft and Storytelling
From gold-highlighted poplar burl to a fretless pale moon ebony board, Stradi’s Symphony bass stood out at Winter NAMM 2026.
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.
Bass of the Week: McDiarmid Squid Bass With Spalted Maple Top and Custom Inlay
A closer look at Tony Rombola’s McDiarmid Squid Bass, featuring a mahogany body, spalted maple top, custom squid inlay, and dual pickup system.
Inside the Marleaux Spock: Logic Mesh Innovation Meets Pure Bass Tone
Hand-built in Germany, the Marleaux Spock pairs a Logic Mesh top with lightweight design and flexible electronics for clear, modern bass tone.
Bass of the Week: Elegee’s Maharlika Datu Bass Honors Filipino History With Handwoven Pis Siyabit Top
The Elegee Maharlika Datu Bass pays tribute to Filipino heritage with a pis siyabit top, custom electronics, and ornate silver detailing.
Storywood Music Unveils SWB-3 50s Style P Bass Built From 100% Reclaimed Wood
Storywood Music debuts the SWB-3 50s Style P Bass, crafted from 100% reclaimed wood with dual Aguilar P51 pickups and expanded tonal options.
Bass of the Week: Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 Blends Celluloid Craftsmanship With a Modern V Design
Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 is a headless, multi-scale V-style bass with celluloid accents, Lace Aluma pickups, and a striking custom aesthetic.
This Tiny Yellow Bass Was Built From 18th-Century Monastery Wood: Meet the Red Bird Mini Gemini
Red Bird’s Mini Gemini pairs a tiny 23.5" scale with spruce reclaimed from an 18th-century monastery. A bold, fully pro short-scale bass with a huge story.
G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3: A Graphite-Neck Powerhouse with Triple EMG E-Series Pickups
Geoff Gould’s GGi5-Studio³ blends graphite-neck innovation with a myrtle burl top and triple EMG E-Series pickups. See photos, full specs, and details.
Jens Ritter’s Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass: A Fully Pyrographed Masterpiece by Dino Muradian
The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.