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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Jason Momoa’s Stradi “Prince of Darkness” Bass: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Ancient Bog Oak
Jason Momoa honors Ozzy Osbourne with Stradi’s “Prince of Darkness” bass, featuring ancient bog oak, bismuth details, and raw metal aesthetics.
Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass with Adjustable Neck and Short-Scale Design
Discover the Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass, a short-scale build with a unique adjustable neck inspired by parlor guitars.
Balkun Guitars and Zak Schenck Team Up a Primus-Inspired, Jazz Bass–Fueled Custom Creation
Balkun Guitars teams up with Zak Schenck for a custom bass blending Primus flair, Jazz Bass tradition, and striking gold details.
This Microtonal 6-String Bass Has 62 Frets: Matt Pollock Explains Why
Matt Pollock’s 62-fret bass uses a 31-tone tuning system to explore new harmonic territory with remarkable clarity.
AC Guitars Über RSK 5/32: A 32-Inch Scale Bass with Venomous Looks and Next-Level Craftsmanship
AC Guitars’ Über RSK 5/32 features ART-treated sycamore, exotic tonewoods, and a handcrafted design with bold, snake-like visual appeal.
Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence
Le Fay’s Waran 5 features a striking design, custom pickups, and a performance-focused build made for bassists who demand speed and presence on stage.
Inside Belforti’s S1 Ziricote: Inlaid Top, Private Stock Woods, and Gold-Touched Detail
Discover the artistry of Belforti’s S1 Ziricote — from its inlaid top and rare woods to custom pickups and Optima 24K Gold strings.
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1 by Pachyderm Instruments pairs exotic woods, 29 frets, LEDs, and Primus tour history. Explore this unique bass.
Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite: A Vintage-Style, Lightweight Bass Made to Order
Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite is a lightweight, vintage-inspired bass built to order with short-scale options, handwound pickups, and custom finishes.
Alpher’s “GoldBot” Bass Combines Striking Looks with a Bold Pickup System
This Bass of the Week stands out with a bold control system. Alpher’s “GoldBot” uses gold buttons to toggle each of its three pickups on or off.
Bass of the Week: Alusonic’s The Doom 4 Offers Sleek Looks and a Modern Headless Build
Alusonic’s Doom 4 bass features a headless, multi-scale design with an aluminum top, Graphitex fretboard, and a lightweight 6.8-pound build.
Michael Spalt’s Blue Deluxe Bass Turns Found Objects into Playable Art
The Blue Deluxe bass by Michael Spalt showcases a one-of-a-kind design using repurposed materials and detailed handcrafted elements.