Bass Gear - Page 4

Trace Elliot has introduced the Dual Band Compressor Pedal, a new bass effects unit that brings the compression circuit from the TE-1200 amp to pedalboards for studio and stage use.

The Markbass GV 5 GOG is a 5-string bass designed with gospel legend Andrew Gouché, featuring noiseless JJ pickups, vintage-style block inlays, and punchy passive tone.

Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.

Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.

Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.

The May Custom Basses DCSM8MS Origin is a striking multi-scale 8-string bass featuring hybrid stabilized chestnut, three Ulyate pickups, and neck-through construction.

EarthQuaker Devices has unveiled the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter, a new pedal designed to generate massive ambient soundscapes with manual, envelope, and LFO modes.

FRET12 has introduced the String Thing, a DIY collectible figure designed to be wrapped with old guitar or bass strings, giving dead strings a creative second life.

Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.

Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.

Dunlop has teamed up with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello to release Hybrid Nickel Wound bass strings designed for clarity, punch, and a fat low end.

Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.