4-string bass guitars news

German bass luthier Jens Ritter has announced two new basses coming to NAMM 09: a Limited Edition Phil Lesh "Eye of Horus" Jupiter and a fretted Roya Concept.

Rees Electric Guitars has announced the release of the 5Bass, which as its name suggests is a 5-string electric bass.

Based on the classic BB414 body style, the new four-string model features a unique woofer pickup that Sheehan designed with Yamaha's guitar builder, John Gaudesi.

Luna Guitars presents the Paz Lenchantin Signature Bass.

Ibanez presents the SR750 et SR755 bass guitars, two newcomers in the brand's Soundgear series.

After the '50s, the '60s: Squier presents the Classic Vibe Precision Bass, an electric bass aimed at delivering the true Precision Bass experience.

Squier presents the Classic Vibe Precision Bass ’50s, an electric bass guitar which according to the manufacturer is aimed at delivering an authentic ’50s-era bass experience in sound, look and feel.

Musicman presents the Bongo 6, a 6-string version in the brand's Bongo electric bass series.

Fender has announced the availability of new colors for its Jaguar Bass model.

Fender introduces the '70s Jazz Bass, a new model in the brand's Classic Series.

Seemingly willing to make their model names WAY shorter than the brand's, The Alternative Guitar And Amplifier Company introduces a new fretted electric bass called the SWR.

Spector Bass announces the release of the NS-2JA-R, a limited edition bass made in the brand's Czech factory.

Sandberg introduces the JJ-Umbo, a relic-looking electric bass with brand new electronics.

Vigier present the brand new Excess Roger Glover Original Bass at Winter NAMM, January 2008.

The Ampeg ADA4 is a near-exact replica of the original Ampeg Dan Armstrong "Plexi" bass.