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September's Bass Gear Highlights
Mayones and Dingwall launch signature basses for metal and precision players.
In brief
Mayones and Dingwall launch signature basses for metal and precision players. Mayones releases Henrik Linder's 6-string mini basses in Gothic Black and Ultra Pink, while Dingwall creates Jared Smith's stripped-down metal-focused bass. Originally reported by Guitar World.
September Bass Gear Launches
September featured signature basses from Mayones and Dingwall, plus Ashdown's new Saint Series and Aguilar's DB 700 amp.
Mayones Cali HL 5 & 6
Mayones created Henrik Linder's signature mini basses with ash tops, dual-humbucker pickups, and series/parallel switches.
Gothic Black and Ultra Pink
The Cali HL 5 and 6 models come in Gothic Black Matt and Ultra Pink, Mayones' 'two most important colors ever'.
Jared Smith Signature Model
Dingwall built Jared Smith's bass with a single FD3n bridge pickup, custom ramp, and Darkglass preamp for extreme low-end.
Archspire Bassist's Needs
Smith wanted a bass with a slimmer neck for fast playing and a focused, pissed-off tone from a solo bridge pickup.
Ashdown Saint Series
Ashdown launched Saint Avant and Saint Artisan basses with multi-scale designs and traditional finishes for different player needs.
Saint Avant Features
The Saint Avant has a multi-scale design to optimize string tension across the fretboard for better playability.
Saint Artisan Features
The Saint Artisan offers traditional styling with striking finishes like Verdigris Green and Amethyst Purple.
Lee Sklar Precision Bass
Fender's Lee Sklar signature bass features Dual EMG pickups, a slim 1962 Jazz Bass neck, and mandolin frets.
Spector Icon NS
Spector's Icon NS Neck Through series includes quilted maple finishes and Aguilar DCB pickups for vintage tones.
Guild Starfire Deluxe
Guild's Starfire Deluxe bass uses Guild BS-1 BiSonic pickups and vintage-inspired hardware for a retro-modern sound.
Aguilar DB 700 Amp
Aguilar's DB 700 amp delivers 700 watts with dual 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2.67 ohm minimum load.
Cort Retro 304
Cort's Retro 304 has a short-scale length, Candy Apple Red or Seafoam Green finishes, and a single volume knob.
EBS Session 110
EBS' Session 110 combo features DSP-based EQ, Bluetooth streaming, and a tilting cabinet for better sound projection.
Ampeg Venture VB-212
Ampeg's VB-212 weighs 40 pounds and delivers 500 watts RMS with two 12-inch Lavoce neodymium woofers.
Here's the gist
Mayones releases Henrik Linder's 6-string mini basses in Gothic Black and Ultra Pink, while Dingwall creates Jared Smith's stripped-down metal-focused bass.
