# September's Bass Gear Highlights

> Mayones and Dingwall launch signature basses for metal and precision players.
- Title: September's Bass Gear Highlights · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mayones, henrik linder, dingwall, jared smith, archspire, bass gear, signature bass, ultra pink, gothic black, metal bass, September's, Bass
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/bass-gear-round-up-september-2026
- Published: 2026-10-01T13:54:37+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: mayones, henrik linder, dingwall, jared smith, archspire, bass gear, signature bass, ultra pink, gothic black, metal bass
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.