Last year, Gibson and Gene Simmons joined forces to create the G² Thunderbird bass guitar. This marked Simmons’ inaugural signature
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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 Aerodyne Special](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Untitled-design-392x272.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
![Charvel Bass](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/highlight_char_2965079509_overview-min-392x272.jpeg)
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
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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](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kala-u-bass-spruce-full-1-min-392x272.jpeg)
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
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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
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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 Musician Blu DeTiger](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-19-at-5.42.23-PM-min-392x272.jpg)
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
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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 Bass](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-05-at-10.38.54-AM-min-392x272.jpg)
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
![Tim Commerford](https://instaofbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tim-commerford-392x272.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spector Basses Unveils Thrilling New Basses
NAMM 2021 – Believe in Music Week PRESS RELEASE – Spector Musical Instruments is excited to announce the release of
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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
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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