New Products for Bassists: Here are Some New Releases for NAMM 2026!
New Basses, Pedals, and Updates!
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Ahead of the NAMM Show 2026, there were also some new products and announcements for bassists to marvel at. Here’s a quick overview of all the hottest new products!
Bass News – NAMM 2026
Cort GB Short Scale
News from Cort Guitars: The new model has a shorter scale length. This bass has a 30-inch scale. It promises good handling paired with modern electronics. It is equipped with Cort Powersound humbuckers and a Markbass preamp. It is priced at $449.00.
New Ibanez SR Basses
The new Ibanez SR basses immediately catch the eye with their striking sandblasted ash tops. The open-pore structure of the ash beautifully highlights the natural grain. The body is made of African mahogany. A satin polyurethane finish gives these instruments a high-quality look.
These basses feature a bolted neck and fingerboard made of panga panga. With two Nordstrand Big Break humbuckers at the neck and bridge, the basses produce a powerful, dynamic sound. Active electronics and a three-way mid-frequency switch allow for a wide range of sound designs.
The Ibanez SR basses are available in the attractive colors Icebreaker Wave Flat and Aqua Wave Low Gloss here at Thomann*.
SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE
The SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE from Tech21 is a programmable bass preamp with an onboard analog drive and compressor.
The Bass Driver ELITE has two modes:
- Performance Mode allows you to quickly access your three most important presets.
- Studio mode offers up to 128 memory slots for your settings.
There is also a Red mode. This mode expands the functionality of the controls to include preamp, filter, frequency, Q, ambience, ratio, and chorus. You can also activate preprogrammed chorus and filter effects. Additionally, you get a MIDI interface and a collection of IRs.
Fender Mustang Micro Plus with an Update for Bassists!
The 2026 update transforms the Mustang Micro Plus into an exceptional bass amplifier. It now offers ten different bass amplifier models that replicate famous sounds from different eras. These include the Super Bassman, modern Rumble V2/V3 models, classic Bassman TV, and powerful Dual Showman models. The update is available for free via USB-C.
ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX
The ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX is a beautiful bass with a traditional Precision look. Its pleasantly light body is made of poplar. It also features a roasted maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. The pickups are an LPB split coil at the neck and an LJB single coil at the bridge, which deliver a warm, growling tone.
The €599.00 price tag is attractive. These basses make an excellent impression, and I consider them to be among the most notable new products for bassists in 2026. They are available at Thomann*.
More Information
- Cort Guitars website
- More about Cort Guitars here at Gearnews
- Ibanez website
- More about Ibanez here at Gearnews
- Tech21 website
- More about Tech21 here at Gearnews
- Fender website
- More about Fender here at Gearnews
- ESP website
- More about ESP here at Gearnews
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