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Harley Benton Unveils Aged Series PB-62 and JB-62 Basses
Harley Benton’s new PB-62 and JB-62 Aged Series basses feature hand-worn finishes, alder bodies, Alnico pickups, and light or heavy aging for just $238.
Watch Tony Levin & Stick Men Channel the Spirit of THRAK in Their New “Komodo” Video
Stick Men’s “Komodo” pairs Tony Levin’s Chapman Stick with dense rhythms, sharp turns, and a striking performance setting ahead of the trio’s new album.
Damian Erskine Launches Three BassEducation Practice Apps
Damian Erskine has launched three BassEducation apps for musicians, including a versatile metronome, tuner, and customizable ear trainer.
Kiesel Unveils the Antares Bass With Darkglass Electronics
Kiesel unveils the five-string Antares Bass with aggressive styling, two pickup configurations, a Darkglass preamp, and a removable body counterweight.
Watch Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Light Up Apple Music Radio with “Joy”
Dogstar brings “Joy” to Apple Music Radio with Keanu Reeves on bass, delivering a focused performance powered by a Fender PJ bass and a Gallien Krueger rig.
Tony Iommi Recruits Becky Baldwin for First Solo Album in 21 Years
Tony Iommi announces "From the Dark," his first solo album in 21 years, featuring Mercyful Fate bassist Becky Baldwin and vocalist Jorn Lande throughout.
Origin Effects Brings the Legendary “Pultec Trick” to the EQDELUXE Pedal
Origin Effects unveils the EQDELUXE, a Pultec-inspired analog EQ and drive pedal with low-end boost and cut controls, saturation, and high headroom for bass.
Meshell Ndegeocello Talks Bass, Performs with Norah Jones, and Shares Her Mysterious Jaco Story
Meshell Ndegeocello joins Norah Jones for intimate performances and shares the story behind an old bass that may once have belonged to Jaco Pastorius.
Tony Grey and Bob James Bridge Generations on New Album, “Nostalgia”
Tony Grey and Bob James bridge generations on “Nostalgia,” a nine-track collaboration blending jazz, world music, and electronica.
How to Build a Killer Bass Groove With Only Two Chords
Learn how to build a killer bass groove over two chords using rhythm, chord tones, pentatonic scales, slides, fills, and call and response.
Yohannes Tona Lays Down the Groove on Cory Wong’s “Brixton Underground” at The Blue Note
Cory Wong and Joshua Redman deliver a 10 minute take on “Brixton Underground” at the Blue Note, with Yohannes Tona laying down a deep pocket on bass.
MXR Textures Pedal Turns Your Signal Into Granular Soundscapes
MXR’s Textures Granular Synth Engine transforms your signal into ambient pads, glitched rhythms, pitch-shifted loops, and evolving soundscapes.