Bass Gear - Page 4

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.

Audiofab updates its Frequency Distiller with the Special Blend model, adding enhanced filters, stereo input, and 26V internal headroom.

Ashdown continues its renewed UK manufacturing push with four new British-built bass amp ranges, including the RBM, OBM, SBM, and PBM series.

Built on the NS-5 platform, Spector’s 50th Anniversary Custom Shop bass showcases master-grade maple and a historic inlay spanning the entire fingerboard.

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.

Aguilar debuts the Octamizer DLX and TLC DLX Compressor EQ at NAMM 2026. The new DLX pedals add DSP-powered tracking, octave-up capability, and 3-band EQ. Both are available now for $329.99.

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.

From lacewood and ambrosia maple to Turner multi-coils, this Beardly Customs Bass of the Week is a showcase of thoughtful design and tone.

Luce is Jad Freer Audio’s new tube DI, pairing an ECC88/6922 tube with a Carnhill transformer for rich, console-style tone in the studio or on stage.

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.