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Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction
Julien’s Music Icons auction will include historic basses played by Krist Novoselic, Alphonso Johnson, John McVie, and others.
New Whamola Drop Announced for Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s What’s New
Pachyderm Instruments will release two new batches of the Les Claypool Whamola this Memorial Day weekend, featuring upgraded specs and design tweaks.
Abasi Concepts Unveils 2025 Larada 5 Bass With New Finishes and Upgrades
Abasi Concepts has updated the Larada 5 Bass for 2025 with new finishes, roasted maple necks, and refined control layouts for improved playability.
Sirena’s Cometa Bass Melds Vintage Hollowbody Vibe with Handcrafted Modern Design
Sirena Basses’ Cometa is a 30" hollowbody bass inspired by vintage Kay and Harmony models, featuring handcrafted upgrades by luthier Jeremy Kirsch.
New from La Bella: Stang Bass Strings Offer Five Sets for Vintage Mustang Basses
La Bella’s Stang Bass Strings are built for vintage Mustang basses, offering five classic sets tailored to the through-body bridge design.
Trickfish Introduces L-Series Cabinets: Lightweight Builds, Full-Ranged Tone
With neodymium drivers and pro-grade tone, Trickfish’s lightweight L-Series cabinets combine portability and performance.
Bass of the Week: Contriver Guitars’ Plunk is a Headless Six-String with Wild Design DNA
The Contriver Guitars Plunk Bass blends Parker Fly and BC Rich design cues with modern features like a headless tuning system, an asymmetrical neck, and Aguilar electronics.
Spector’s Limited Euro CST Basses: Spalted Maple Tops, Darkglass Tone, Custom Shop Detail
Spector introduces the Euro CST basses: a limited-edition line featuring spalted maple, Czech construction, and electronics by Darkglass.
Ernie Ball Releases Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings: “They Have a Real Kind of Thump”
Ernie Ball’s Smoothie Flats, created with Pino Palladino, are now available in two gauges, featuring flatwound construction and a low-tension feel.
Catalinbread Wake Chorus: An Eight-Voice Pedal with Octave Depth for Bassists and Shoegaze Fans
Catalinbread's Wake pedal brings an eight-voice chorus and octave-down blend, delivering subtle, always-on tone for bassists and guitarists alike.
Built for Punk Players: Ferner Guitars’ Cadet Bass is Our Bass of the Week
Ferner's Cadet Bass blends short-scale comfort with punk attitude, featuring custom options and vintage flair.
Vintage Look, Modern Edge: Ian Martin Allison’s New Grez Bass Delivers on All Fronts
Ian Martin Allison partnered with Grez Guitars to design a semi-hollow bass that combines classic tonewood aesthetics with modern performance. See the full specs and demo video.