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Fender Mikey Way Jazz Bass: A Tribute to an Iconic Era
Earlier this week, Fender announced the release of the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass. This collaboration between Fender and
Fender Release Troy Sanders Precision Bass
The Troy Sanders Precision Bass is the second collaboration between Fender and Mastodon’s visionary singer, composer, and bassist. The Precision
Nordstrand Unveil The V2 Acinonyx Bass
The new Nordstrand V2 Acinonyx bass is outfitted with three classic-style single-coil alnico 5 pickups and a push-button pickup switching
Check Out These New Basses For 2023 From Epiphone
For 2023 new Epiphone products include the re-introduced Newport Bass and the El Capitan J-200 Studio Bass. Epiphone Newport Bass
Ibanez Basses For 2023
The Ibanez brand name conjures visions of ’50s semi-hollow guitars and ’60s solid body guitars and basses with odd body
Ibanez Release UB805 Electric Upright Bass
Ibanez has unveiled the UB805 as the newest electric bass in their Upswing range, new for 2023. Ibanez’s response to
Ibanez Introduces BTB Singlecut Basses
Two new singlecut BTB models have been added to the Ibanez bass lineup. The sleek and aggressive visuals of the
Fender Japan Unveils The Elemental Series
Fender Japan has introduced the Elemental Series, a line created to satisfy the needs of contemporary players while maintaining an
Ernie Ball Unveils Mike Herrera StingRay Bass
Recently, Ernie Ball Music Man released the Mike Herrera StingRay bass. Although, Mike Herrera, the frontman and bassist for MXPX,
Fender Unveil MonoNeon Signature Bass
To honor one of the most creative bassists’ vision, Fender today launched the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V. Mono’s sense of
Cort Unveil Elrick NJS Basses
Cort recently unveiled the Elrick NJS series. These basses, which commemorate the 30th anniversary of Elrick Basses, were created in collaboration
Ball Family Reserve Reveal Stingray Special Slugger Bass
The Ball Family Reserve honors their family’s tradition in instrument making with the release of the new StingRay Special Slugger
Bass of the Day: LTD Arctic Metal Series
The LTD Arctic Metal Series bass takes the Black Metal Series’ design theme and switches the color scheme from the
Fender Unveils 2022 Aerodyne Special Basses
With live performances resurfacing stronger than ever, musicians are looking for the means to excel in a newly energized music
Bass of the Day – Orange O-Bass
Orange Amplification introduces the new, updated O-Bass, which retains all of the best aspects of the 2015 model while adding
Gibson Introduces Rex Brown Signature Bass
Rex Brown, best known as the bass player for Pantera, has collaborated with Gibson to develop a new signature Thunderbird
Jackson Guitars Unveil JS Series Basses
The all-new Jackson JS Series basses combine versatile styling and massive sound. The JS Series is aimed at beginner players
Jackson Guitars Unveil New X Series Basses
The Jackson X Series instruments include purebred Jackson DNA, including excellent tone, ultra-fast playability, and incredible value for the 21st-century
Joe Dart II, A New Signature Bass By EBMM
“it’s not a bass… It’s a lifestyle” – Jack Stratton of Vulfpeck proclaims as he announces the new Joe Dart
Bass of the Day – Fodera Mini MB Presentation Bass
Fodera is known for always pushing the bountaries of bass making, and the new Mini MB Presentation is no different. Mike Bendy,
Harley Benton Updates Their Sub-300$ Basses
Harley Benton, arguably the most prolific inexpensive guitar gear maker in the business, has announced its newest offering: all-new JJ
Bass Review – G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short-Scale
A couple of years ago the short-scale bass was an instrument that was underrated and misunderstood. But in recent years,
Fender Custom Shop Unveils New Collections for 2022
Yesterday Fender Custom Shop announced the release of the Prestige Collection and the Annual Collection. Like any other Fender Custom Shop
Bass of the Day: Ibanez SR Premium Basses
This year, Ibanez has a lot planned, including three new SR Premium models. These limited-edition instruments commemorate the 35th anniversary
Charvel Releases Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ Bass
The new Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ bass pays homage to Charvel’s classic past while also looking to the future
Gretsch Unveils Electromatic Junior Jet Short-Scale Bass
Gretsch recently unveiled their new products for 2022, and it includes a new and exciting short-scale bass. The G2220 Electromatic
Bass of the Day: G&L Tribute Series Fretless Kiloton
Like its Made-in-Fullerton brother, the G&L Tribute Series Fretless Kiloton has Leo Fender’s most comfortable designed body yet. It’s simple
New 2021 Ernie Ball Music Man – Ball Family Reserve Bass
The Winter 2021 edition of the Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve instruments, which includes this amazing-looking fretless bass,
Bass of the Day: LTD Surveyor 87′ Rainbow Crackle
While ESP began as a tiny repair company in Tokyo in 1975, it wasn’t until the mid-’80s that their basses
Suzi Quatro And Bite Guitars Release New Signature Bass
Suzi Quatro, rock legend, singer-songwriter, and bassist, has collaborated with Austrian company Bite Guitars on a new signature bass guitar.
Bass of the Day: Dingwall Super PJ4
Sheldon Dingwall did it once again with the Dingwall Super PJ4. He has carried the design first seen in Leo
Bass of the Day – Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass JJ V
The brand-new Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass JJ V does it all. It mixes modern amenities with classic Charvel DNA
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay, A Collaboration With Darkglass
The new Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay bass was created in partnership with Darkglass Electronics, a world-renowned bass accessory maker.
Kala U-Bass: The Instrument That Took The Scene By Storm
In 2009, the Kala U-BASS took the music scene by storm, thus throwing the bass world for a loop. Musicians
Ryan Martinie Signature “Blondie” Fodera Bass
Fodera Guitars teamed up with Ryan Martinie, best known as the innovative bass player of Mudvayne, to develop a new
Godin Unveils Redesigned A4 and A5 Bass
Godin has expanded its bass guitar selection with its newest offering, the redesigned A4 and A5 fretless bass. Following a
TikTok Musicians: Shaping the Music Scene with Fender
PRESS RELEASE – Fender today announced the launch of the all-new Player Plus Series. As a new generation of guitar
Ibanez Releases JCSR2021 – Made in Japan
Last month Ibanez released this stunning new bass in their legendary SR basses lineup. The new Ibanez JCSR2021 features a
Fender Squier Announces New Models For 2021
PRESS RELEASE – Fender Musical Instruments Corporation continues its 75th anniversary year with new gear personalized for every player to
Music Man Releases Limited Edition Tim Commerford Bass
Longtime Music Man bass users and Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford teamed up with Ernie Ball Music Man
Epiphone Guitars Release New Basses for 2021
Epiphone Guitars is known as being one of Gibson’s main subsidiary. This company produces Gibson quality guitars and basses at
Jackson Guitars Release New Unique Bass
Recently, Jackson Guitars unveiled a number of new instruments and one of those instruments was this uniquely designed bass, the
5 Custom Shop Basses That Will Blow You Away
People tend to have a love-hate relationship with boutique “Custom Shop” bass guitars. There are players who swear by the
Cort Guitars Release New Basses at NAMM 2021
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week Another great surprise at this year’s NAMM Show was all the new basses
Music Man Releases New Colorways at NAMM 2021
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week Another exciting part of this year’s NAMM Show was the all-new Ernie Ball
Ashdown Releases New Basses at NAMM 2021
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week Mark Gooday, an already experienced amp builder founded Ashdown Engineering in 1997. Over the
Spector Basses Unveils Thrilling New Basses
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week PRESS RELEASE – Spector Musical Instruments is excited to announce the release of
ESP Guitars Unveils New LTD Basses for 2021
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week PRESS RELEASE – ESP Guitars has announced new and updated additions to their
Kiss Bass Player Gene Simmons Introduces G2
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week The online-only 2021 NAMM show starts today. In the next couple of days, we