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Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options

Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options

Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.

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The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay

The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay

A historic 1969 Fender Jazz Bass purchased by James Brown for Bootsy Collins is back on the market, carrying decades of funk history and documentation.

Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass

Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass

Markbass expands its Yellow Series with the MB5 Yellow JB, a five-string J-style bass featuring passive electronics, single coils, and the brand’s signature yellow finish.

Washburn Revives the Wing Series with the Return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass

Washburn Revives the Wing Series with the Return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass

Washburn has revived its Wing Series with the return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass. Featuring mahogany construction and a classic P-style pickup, the vintage-inspired model lands at $699.

Sire Expands Its Boutique Line with the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026

Sire Expands Its Boutique Line with the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026

Sire Guitars unveiled the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026, expanding its boutique-inspired bass lineup with single-cut, double-cut, and headless options.

ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing

ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing

New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.

Music Man DarkRay II Adds Built-In Octave Effects to the Darkglass-Powered StingRay

Music Man DarkRay II Adds Built-In Octave Effects to the Darkglass-Powered StingRay

Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.

Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp

Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

Video: MTD Wipes the Slate Clean: Inside the All-New Kingston Bass Line

Video: MTD Wipes the Slate Clean: Inside the All-New Kingston Bass Line

At NAMM 2026, MTD revealed a fully rebuilt Kingston bass line, with new materials, electronics, and design choices aimed at bringing it closer to the USA models.

Spector Expands Signature Line at NAMM 2026 with New Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello Finishes

Spector Expands Signature Line at NAMM 2026 with New Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello Finishes

Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.

Inside Warwick’s Limited Edition Fortress 2026: Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Versions Revealed

Inside Warwick’s Limited Edition Fortress 2026: Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Versions Revealed

Warwick reveals its Limited Edition Fortress 2026 bass at NAMM, available in Masterbuilt and Teambuilt versions with premium woods, MEC electronics, and Custom Shop craftsmanship.

Fodera Honors a Bass Icon With the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch Standard

Fodera Honors a Bass Icon With the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch Standard

Fodera expands its Standard series with the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch, honoring the bassist’s original 1983 instrument with modern refinements.