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Fender Japan Announces Limited Run Elemental Series

Fender Japan Announces Limited Run Elemental Series

Fender Japan has unveiled the Elemental Series, calling it a line that considers the demands of modern players to balance specs and pricing. It includes one bass, the Elemental Jazz Bass.

Charvel Unveils Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV

Charvel Unveils Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV

After unveiling a custom shop signature bass earlier this year, Charvel has introduced a production line bass for Anthrax and Helmet bassist Frank Bello.

Harley Benton Introduces the MV-4JB Gotoh Bass

Harley Benton Introduces the MV-4JB Gotoh Bass

Harley Benton has added the MV-4JB Gotoh bass to their lineup, which takes its name from its upgraded Gotoh GB-7 tuners. The J-style bass is available in four finishes.

Ernie Ball Launches 35th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass

Ernie Ball Launches 35th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass

After unveiling the bass at NAMM 2022, Ernie Ball Music Man has now launched the 35th Anniversary StingRay 5. The company states that the model is a chance for them to reflect on the bass and its evolution over the last three and a half decades.

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Fender Launches MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V

Fender Launches MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V

Fender has teamed up with the ever-funky MonoNeon to introduce a signature five-string model for the bassist. The MonoNeon Jazz Bass V follows his aesthetic with a neon yellow and orange finish.

Solar Guitars Introduces Jonas Björler Signature Bass

Solar Guitars Introduces Jonas Björler Signature Bass

Solar Guitars has rolled out another signature instrument, this time for Jonas Björler of At The Gates and The Haunted. The AB1.4JB is described as excelling in heavy gain with a straightforward approach.

Fender Unveils American Vintage II Series Basses

Fender Unveils American Vintage II Series Basses

Fender has once again revived more of its original designs with the new American Vintage II series. The lineup recreates models from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s by building them to their original specs.

John McVie’s Basses, Including Alembic from “Rumors”, Going to Auction

John McVie’s Basses, Including Alembic from “Rumors”, Going to Auction

More bass history is up for grabs as part of a new sale via Julien’s Auctions. While a full list of the items has not been released, the highlights from John McVie’s collection are eyebrow-raising, to say the least.

Solar Guitars Unleashes Johan Niemann Signature Bass

Solar Guitars Unleashes Johan Niemann Signature Bass

Solar Guitars has added to its artist line by announcing the Johan Niemann signature bass. The Evergrey bassist’s new axe is a take on their Type AB model and is called the AB1.4JN.

Cort Launches Elrick NJS Bass Guitars

Cort Launches Elrick NJS Bass Guitars

Luthier Rob Elrick and Cort Guitars have teamed up to release the Elrick NJS series, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of Elrick Basses. It also marks 20 years since Cort and Elrick first introduced the Elrick eVolution Bass.

Ernie Ball Reveals Ball Family Reserve Fall 2022 Collection

Ernie Ball Reveals Ball Family Reserve Fall 2022 Collection

Ernie Ball has announced the Fall 2022 lineup of the limited edition Ball Family Reserve collection, which is set to include two basses, both of which are takes on the StingRay.

JP Ferreira of JP Basses Returns with New Brand, KISSBASS

JP Ferreira of JP Basses Returns with New Brand, KISSBASS

In 2006, luthier Jean-Philippe Ferreira retired from building basses, and the JPBasses brand was licensed to Pete Skjold in 2011. Ferreira just announced a new brand called KISSBASS, which he says has a different approach to bass building.