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NAMM 2025: Bass Guitars and Amps

NAMM 2025: Bass Guitars and Amps
George Van Wagner

Every January, the tension and expectation start to build, and the world heads to the Anaheim Convention Center to see what's new in the world of musical instruments and all sorts of pro audio gear. Yes, the 2025 NAMM Show has got us all excited. And we'd like to share that enthusiasm with you. There are some fantastic new basses and bass amplifiers that will be making their debut at the show, and in this article we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the most interesting ones. Since new announcements are coming in every day, we'll try to keep this updated as much as possible, when we get the latest news.

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New Bass Guitars at NAMM 2025
New Bass Amplifiers at NAMM 2025

New Bass Guitars at NAMM 2025

Fender

Happily, the surprise and budget-loving splendor of $599 Fender Standard models was not just a boon for, um, guitar players. The new series also includes the Fender Standard Precision Bass and Fender Standard Jazz Bass. More low-end joy alighted at NAMM 2025 via glittering Player II finishes for the Fender Player II Jazz Bass Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst and Fender Player II Precision Bass Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst. Retro aficionados will be thrilled with the upcoming Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass.

Fender Standard Precision Bass in Black

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Ibanez

For the 2025 Winter NAMM Show, Ibanez has a plethora of new models across multiple lines, from entry-level to high-end professional basses. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring musician, Ibanez has choices to suit every style and budget.

Let's start with the GIO series, which offers a range of affordable, feature-packed basses that are perfect for your first instrument or as a backup for gigging. Available in both 4- and 5-string models, with either a P/J or dual-humbucker pickup configuration, the lightweight, compact GIO basses are designed to deliver exceptional playability and tone at an unbeatable price.

Ibanez GSR200PC 4-String Bass Guitar in Transparent Marine Burst

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The distinctive SR Series, Ibanez's most all-encompassing line of basses, also offers some affordable options that step up to their 5-piece maple/walnut neck construction; take the SR400EQM for example. There is also a new model of their uniquely styled Talman bass, again in both 4- and 5-string versions, with the P/J pickup configuration.

Ibanez SR400EQM Quilted Maple Electric Bass Guitar in Stained Cosmic Blue Starburst

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Next, in the mid-range, the SR Series has new models, including a left-handed, multi-scale 5-string. Speaking of multi-scale basses, Ibanez also introduces a new BTB Series multi-scale bass, as well as two new neck-through models in both 5- and 6-string configurations.

Ibanez BTB605MS 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass Guitar in Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte

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Finally, the high-end SR Prestige line brings some exciting new models to the table, in both regular and multi-scale configurations, with 4-, 5- and 6-string versions, all built in Japan with premium tonewoods and Nordstrand pickups. And, if you’re looking to rock a headless multi-scale bass, the EHB Series is offering up three new 5-string models to choose from.

Ibanez SR5506 6-String Electric Bass Guitar in Mocha Flat

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Reverend

Reverend basses often combine cool, funky looks with vintage-inspired tones—all while still addressing the needs of modern players and contemporary music styles. The Reverend Thundergun Metallic Silver Freeze definitely struts that vibe with its extended upper bout, easy access to all 21 frets and dual humbuckers. The Reverend Dub King Midnight Black goes deep with a semi-hollow body, 30" scale, Thick Brick (bridge) and Split Brick (neck) humbuckers, and a fab “reversed apostrophe” sound hole.

Reverend Dub King Bass Guitar in Midnight Black

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Players wanting to expand their low-end repertoire to a low-B string should check out the Reverend Triad 5-String Natural. Like the Thundergun, the Triad 5 offers lets you comfortably reach all of its frets, but with three Jazz Bomb pickups and a 5-way selector switch.

Reverend Triad 5-String Bass

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New Bass Amplifiers at NAMM 2025

Aguilar

In honor of a major milestone in Aguilar Amplification history, the brand is launching limited-edition 30th anniversary versions of the AG 500 V2 and Tone Hammer 500 V2 heads, as well as the SL 112 speaker cabinet, in sparkling Pearl White finishes with gold accents.

Aguilar 30th Anniversary AG500 V2 500W Bass Amp Head

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Both amps are lightweight and compact solid-state designs, but each has a distinct voice all its own. While the AG 500 V2 offers crisp, clean tones with substantial headroom, the Tone Hammer 500 V2 adopts the warmth and harmonic grittiness of a classic tube head. Pair either with a powerful SL 112 cabinet—featuring customizable crossover settings and adjustable tweeter level—and you have an exceptionally portable bass rig ready to rumble the studio and stage.

Aguilar 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Tone Hammer 500 V2 Bass Amp Head

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George Van Wagner

George Van Wagner is a writer and editor for Guitar Center, where he has worked since 2007. A multi-instrumentalist, freelance recording engineer, arranger, composer, writer and all-around tech geek, he has over 30 years of experience in the musical instrument industry at companies like Midiman/M-Audio and Line 6, doing everything from customer service and writing user manuals to working in product development. He is currently gigging around Los Angeles with Gruppo Subconscious and Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer.

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