Gibson launches a five-string EB bass
NewsGibson USA completes its EB Bass series with a five-string instrument, available in two finishes.
Hofner adds basses to its Gold Label Series
NewsHofner keeps on developing its Gold Label Series on the bass-side with 6 new shiny Violin models.
New fretboards for all Fender Select Series
NewsThe new fingerboards developed by Fender could become a standard in the near future, with the extension of equipped instruments.
A Ritter Roya 4 string bass on sale
NewsJens Ritter announces the availability of a 4-string Roya bass with flamed maple top and Ocean Turquoise finish.
Duesenberg launches the Motown Bass
NewsDuesenberg announces the availability of a new 4-string semi-hollow bass, the Motown Bass, with a unique Fireburst finish.
Gibson celebrates Thunderbird Bass 50th birthday
NewsThe Thunberbird Bass is 50 years-old, and for this special anniversary, Gibson USA launches a new golden version.
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[Musikmesse] Fender Cabronita Precision Bass
NewsMusikmesseFender debuts at Musikmesse the four-string Cabronita-style Precision Bass.
Ibanez Grooveline G106 bass available
NewsIbanez adds to their 2013 catalog the six-string Grooveline G106 bass, available in a unique Natural finish.
Oktober JG8 John Gallagher Signature Bass
NewsOktober Guitars adds to its 2013 catalog the limited edition John Gallagher Signature 8 string electric bass.
Lakland introduces the Skyline Hollowbody 30 bass
NewsLakland adds a new short scale Skyline Hollowbody bass to its catalog.
Aria introduces the IGB-Rosie Bass
NewsAria adds to the IGB series the Rosie bass which includes with a rosewood top.
Ibanez launches two BTB Premium basses
Hot newsIbanez adds to its BTB bass series two new five and six-string Premium models, available in a unique Vintage Natural Flat finish.
Dave Ellefson signs a Jackson Kelly Bird
NewsDave Ellefson adds to his Jackson instrument arsenal a four string Kelly Bird bass, with a red and black stripe finish.
D'Angelico introduces the EX-Bass
NewsD'Angelico returns in 2013 with several new guitar and bass models, including the EX-Bass which is part of the Standard Series.
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[NAMM] G&L Guitars launches the USA MJ-4 Bass
NewsNAMMG&L guitars introduced at NAMM a new MJ-4 active bass, a 4 string model equipped with new pickups.
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[NAMM] Schecter Johnny Christ Signature Bass
NewsNAMMSchecter welcomes to its artist roster the Avenged Sevenfold bass player Johnny Christ with a new Signature bass.
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[NAMM] Rockbass The "W" Bass
Hot newsNAMMWe guess that with the W Bass your fellow musician friends will never ask you the name of your instrument again...
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[NAMM] PRS Gary Grainger Signature Basses
NewsNAMMPRS introduces the evolution of the Gary Grainger Signature bass line with the new Gary Grainger available in 4 and 5 strings.
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[NAMM] Nikki Sixx signs a Schecter Sixx Bass
NewsNAMMSchecter welcomes to its artist roster the Mötley Crüe founder and bass player Nikki Sixx, who signs a Schecter Sixx new instrument.
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[NAMM] Aria Cliff Burton Signature Bass
Hot newsNAMMAria Guitars pays tribute to the first Metallica bass player with a SB Black'n Gold Cliff Burton Signature bass.
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[NAMM] Gibson launches the Les Paul Standard Bass
Hot newsNAMMGibson introduces a new electric bass based on the Les Paul Standard guitar design and available in three finishes.
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[NAMM] 2 Fender American Vintage Precision Bass
NewsNAMMAlong with the Jazz Bass, the Fender American Vintage Series expands in 2013 with two Precision Bass, reviving the 1958 and 1963 basses.
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[NAMM] 2 Fender American Vintage Jazz Bass
NewsNAMMFender completes its American Vintage Series with two new Jazz Bass models, each one reminding of the 1964 and 1974 basses.
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[NAMM] Jens Ritter R8 Concept
Hot newsNAMMJens Ritter adds to his R8-Singlecut series the Concept electric bass, with an original Aqua Monique finish.
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[NAMM] Fender completes the Select Series
NewsNAMMThe Fender Select Series expands in 2013 with new guitars and basses. Let's start the tour with the Active Jazz Bass...
