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Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026

Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026

Ibanez brings back the iconic Iceman Bass for 2026 with two new models, the ICB620 and ICB720FM, blending metal roots with modern electronics.

Modest Mouse’s Reverb Shop Returns with a Well-Worn ‘63 Danelectro Bass and Other Touring Instruments

Modest Mouse’s Reverb Shop Returns with a Well-Worn ‘63 Danelectro Bass and Other Touring Instruments

Modest Mouse is reopening their Reverb shop, offering a well-worn ’63 Danelectro bass and other touring instruments used across decades of shows.

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Bootsy Collins’ First Fender Bass Just Sold — and the Final Bid Shocked Everyone

Bootsy Collins’ First Fender Bass Just Sold — and the Final Bid Shocked Everyone

Bootsy Collins’ first Fender Jazz Bass, originally bought for him by James Brown, has officially sold at auction. Here’s the wild story behind the historic instrument.

Fender Marks Iron Maiden’s 50 Years With Limited Steve Harris Precision Bass

Fender Marks Iron Maiden’s 50 Years With Limited Steve Harris Precision Bass

Fender honors Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary with a limited Steve Harris Precision Bass, featuring a satin black finish, vintage specs, and 80s-voiced tone.

Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction

Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction

Bootsy Collins’ James Brown-era 1969 Fender Jazz Bass, the instrument that shaped early ’70s funk, is now up for auction through Heritage Auctions.

Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish

Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish

Dingwall and Kyle Konkiel return with a 2025 Signature Combustion featuring a Matte Army Green finish, EMG 3-band EQ, new hardware, and limited run of 100.

Grez Unveils 5-String Grand Tour Bass: A Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Built for the “Slightly Different”

Grez Unveils 5-String Grand Tour Bass: A Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Built for the “Slightly Different”

Grez Guitars expands its lineup with the 5-string Grand Tour Bass, a short-scale semi-hollow design featuring Curtis Novak H22 pickups and custom options.

Spector Unveils Limited Euro LX Series with Maple Boards and Custom Shop Flair

Spector Unveils Limited Euro LX Series with Maple Boards and Custom Shop Flair

Spector launches the Limited Euro LX Series with rare maple fingerboards, figured tops, EMG pickups, and Legacy preamps across three gloss finishes.

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Launches New Epiphone Grabber G-3 Signature Bass

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Launches New Epiphone Grabber G-3 Signature Bass

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt launches the Epiphone Grabber G-3, reviving the classic G-3 with Nashville-built pickups, modern construction, and a punchy signature tone.

Mike Herrera’s New Sterling Signature Bass Has Two Knobs That Don’t Even Work — on Purpose

Mike Herrera’s New Sterling Signature Bass Has Two Knobs That Don’t Even Work — on Purpose

Mike Herrera’s new Sterling signature bass embraces punk simplicity with one working volume knob, two dummy knobs, and an Orange Creamsicle finish.

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction

U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning 18 of his personal basses through Julien’s Auctions, including iconic Fenders and tour-used instruments.

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package

Ohana Music enters the electric bass world with its first solid body design — a 28" scale Custom Shop model built for comfort, tone, and travel.