Bass Gear - Page 11

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

Aguilar has released an ultra-rare DB 751 LTD Black bass amp, limited to just five units worldwide. A blackout chassis, red LEDs, and classic 751 power.

Empress Effects has released the Buffer++, a versatile utility pedal with 12 routing modes, a 30dB boost, input pads, and stereo loop options for complex rigs.

Fuzzrocious has combined the Grey Stache and Heliotropic circuits into one pedal. The Grey Stache/Heliotropic arrives January 15, with a 10-unit pre-release.

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.

The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.

Origin Effects launches the BASSRIG Fifteen, an all-analog preamp and DI that recreates the full circuit and cab sound of the iconic Ampeg B-15 Portaflex.

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 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 the Epiphone Grabber G-3, reviving the classic G-3 with Nashville-built pickups, modern construction, and a punchy signature tone.

Canna Guitars’ EVO Acoustic Archtop bass features a rare solid-ebony body, multi-scale neck, and bold design choices that deliver a striking new acoustic tone.

Former sales director Steve Araujo breaks down the timeline behind G&L Guitars’ quiet shutdown, from factory furloughs to what happened to the instruments.