Basses
WATCH: Derek Frank Debuts “The Basses Behind the Gig,” a New Video Series for No Treble
Derek Frank opens up his bass collection in The Basses Behind the Gig, a new No Treble series. First up is his custom Bacci Marleo five string bass today.
Dunable’s Plague Bass Pairs a 35-Inch Scale with D-Split and Baphomet Pickups
Dunable teams with Castle Rat bassist Charley Ruddell on the Plague Bass, a 35-inch Thunderclapper with two pickup types and a run of just two instruments.
Jackson Revisits Its First Five-String With David Ellefson Legend Series Bass
Jackson revisits David Ellefson’s first five-string bass with a limited-edition Legend Series model featuring EMG pickups, neck-through construction, and more.
Spector’s One-of-One Custom Shop Bass Will Benefit Breast Cancer Research
Spector’s one-of-one Rose Sparkle Custom Shop bass will benefit breast cancer research, with the winning bid donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Fender Refreshes American Professional Basses with V-Mod III Pickups
Fender updates its American Professional Jazz and Precision basses with V-Mod III pickups, redesigned bridges, and four- and five-string options.
Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
Henrik Linder Goes Mini With New Mayones Cali Signature Basses
Mayones teams up with Henrik Linder for the Cali HL 5 and 6, pairing a 17.1-inch scale with signature electronics. Watch the Dirty Loops bassist demonstrate.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.
Marleaux Unveils Artio Bass With Three Delano Pickups and a Multiscale Neck
Marleaux unveils the Artio, a Diva-inspired multiscale bass with three Delano pickups, 26 frets, and new active/passive electronics. Hear it in two demos.
Ashdown Expands Saint Bass Line with Multiscale Avant and Figured-Top Artisan
Ashdown expands its Saint bass lineup with the multiscale Avant-4 and Avant-5 and the figured-top Artisan. See specs, prices, finishes, and availability.
Cort Unveils Retro 304 Short-Scale Bass With Vintage-Inspired Sound
The Cort Retro 304 is a 30-inch short-scale bass with an alder body, passive humbucker, and simple controls. See its full specs, color options, and $649.99 price.