Basses - Page 3

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

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

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 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.

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

Aria Pro II pays tribute to Cliff Burton with the SB-CLB Signature Bass, recreating the tone and feel of his iconic Aria era.

Ernie Ball Music Man celebrates 50 years of the StingRay Bass with a limited 50th Anniversary model in Liquid Gold and Molten Gold finishes.

Spector marks its 50th anniversary with a Custom Shop reissue of the SB-1, the company’s first bass, limited to just 50 instruments.

Sandberg Guitars celebrates 40 years with the Florence Nova Bass, a minimalist new model designed with Victor Tugores and unveiled at Winter NAMM 2026.

Dingwall debuts the Jacob Umansky “Sol” Signature Bass at Winter NAMM 2026. The multi-scale model features FDV pickups, a Darkglass Tone Capsule, and Umansky-driven design tweaks.

Cort expands its GB lineup with the new GB Short Scale bass, featuring a 30-inch scale, roasted maple neck, Powersound humbucker, and Markbass MB-1 preamp. Debuts at NAMM with a $449 street price.