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: 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.
Canna’s EVO Acoustic Archtop Bass Pushes Design Forward with Solid Ebony Body
Canna Guitars’ EVO Acoustic Archtop bass features a rare solid-ebony body, multi-scale neck, and bold design choices that deliver a striking new acoustic tone.
This Fretless 7-String Bass by FM Guitars Takes Inspiration from a Stealth Bomber
FM Guitars’ Esphera 7-String Fretless Bass combines a stealth-inspired shape, ergonomic “bass handle,” and minimalist headless design.
Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist
Torzal returns with a new Natural Twist bass featuring a 35-degree neck twist, set-through construction, cottonwood burl and chameleon finish, and Nordstrand electronics.
Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance
Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.
Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation
Fodera’s Anthony Jackson Presentation II showcases the late bassist’s pursuit of perfection, featuring innovative design, custom hardware, and timeless tone.
Bass of the Week: Adal Guitars Shows Off Craftsmanship and Character in a Custom Spalted Maple 5-String
This week’s Bass of the Week is a custom Adal Guitars 5-string featuring a spalted maple top, walnut body, gold hardware, and FSD electronics.
David Sutkin’s Meta Guitars Pragma Bass Blends Modern Design with Personal Touch
Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin’s Meta Guitars Pragma bass combines headless, multi-scale innovation with craftsmanship tailored to his playing style.
BHI Guitars Perseo 6BBLS: Handcrafted Italian Headless Bass with Darkglass Electronics
Discover the BHI Perseo 6BBLS, a handcrafted Italian six-string headless bass featuring a buckeye burl top, Dingwall pickups, and Darkglass electronics.