Basses - Page 3

Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.

Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.

Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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.