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: 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.
Bass of the Week: Vuorensaku Guitars’ “Deep Blue 5” With Darkglass Preamp and Built-In Overdrive
The Vuorensaku Guitars T.Family "Deep Blue 5" blends Finnish woods with Darkglass electronics, Lace Alumitone pickup, and built-in overdrive.
Bass of the Week: Hot Wire Schoengeist – A Custom-Built Beauty with Versatile Tones
Discover the Hot Wire Schoengeist Bass: a custom build with mahogany body, Alperious handmade details, versatile pickups, and East Uni-Pre electronics.
Bass of the Week: Tom Petersson’s Custom 12-String Bass From Brooks Bass Guitars
Brooks Bass Guitars built a short-scale 12-string bass for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick. Explore the custom design, specs, and demo clips.
“A Working Man’s Bass With Traditional Heart and Soul”: Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 with Burst Finish and Gordo Pickup
The Scout 434 by Chris Seldon delivers traditional heart and soul with a sunburst finish, roasted maple neck, and powerful Gordo Duo pickup.
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.