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 Game-Changing Neck? Meet Sam Houston’s Radius Bass
With an ultra-thin body and a carbon-molded neck, Sam Houston’s Radius Bass takes bass innovation to the next level. Here’s what makes it special.
A Rocker’s Dream? Meet the Baum Guitars Nidhogg – Our Bass of the Week
With striking looks and a tone built for rock, the Baum Guitars Nidhogg is turning heads. Here’s what makes it our Bass of the Week.
Bass of the Week: Meet the Marusya DC2 – A Boutique Bass With a Striking Look
The Marusya Guitars DC2 is a boutique bass with a striking matte white finish, EMG pickups, and premium hardware.
Bass of the Week: This Padalka Ennea Moonglide Bass Blends Fretted and Fretless for a Unique Playing Experience
The Padalka Ennea Moonglide bass blends fretted and fretless playability in a striking design. Featuring Aguilar electronics and thoughtful craftsmanship, this five-string model offers a fresh take on modern bass construction.
Bass of the Week: The Upgraded Brooks 1.2 Short-Scale, Inspired by a Classic
The Brooks 1.2 is an upgraded short-scale bass inspired by the original Brooks 1, featuring a chambered mahogany body, flamed maple top, and powerful Artec humbuckers. With a nod to classic designs and modern upgrades, this bass delivers versatile tones and stunning aesthetics.
Bass of the Week: This Hand-Painted Boyarsky Paradox is a Custom Masterpiece
Explore the Boyarsky Guitars Paradox #213-12—a custom bass featuring hand-painted details and cutting-edge electronics for stunning looks and sound.
Bass of the Week: Inside the “SUPERFRO” – A MonoNeon-Inspired Custom LEH Guitars Offset 5
We’ve shared a few LEH Guitars models over the years, but this one really stands out. This colorful Offset 5 “SUPERFRO” was built for Frowin Ickler, who wanted an instrument with specs based on the Fender MonoNeon signature bass.
Bass of the Week: Meet the Anachronist, 13 Ghosts’ Handmade Marvel from Germany
Thorsten Behrens of 13 Ghosts shared his latest build with us, and it looks like a beast. The Anachronist is our Bass of the Week.
Best of 2024: 10 Beautiful to Bizarre “Bass of the Week” Picks That Readers Loved
When Kevin started the "Bass of the Week" column in 2011, his goal was to share low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre. Here are the top 10 that caught your eye in 2024.
Bass of the Week: This Custom Short Scale Bass from RKM Is a Stunning Masterpiece
On a recent build, RKM Basses took a classic design and made it beautiful. This Custom Bass IV has a 30.5-inch scale with a Fralin P-Bass pickup fitted into its Parota body.
Bass of the Week: Duesenberg Kavalier
The Duesenberg Kavalier bass seems like a throwback to quirky vintage instruments, but the company designed it with more versatility than basses of yore. It features a short 30.5-inch scale similar to vintage instruments, but the key to its tone is its unique pickup.
Bass of the Week: Disher Rattlesnake Bass
This week, we’re looking at the Disher Rattlesnake Bass, a cool bass packed with tonal options. The body is fitted with an Artec mudbucker and a Wilkinson P/J pickup set. The bass takes its name from the political cartoon carried through its design and is available in natural, metallic cherry red, or metallic blue.