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Maghini Guitars Celebrates 25 Years With the EVO 521 Bass
Maghini Guitars has introduced the EVO 521 Standard Bass, a five-string model inspired by Jon Maghini’s earlier M Basses designs and built with Trickfish electronics.
Hadrien Feraud’s Playing on “Demure” Is a Lesson in Fretless Control
Hadrien Feraud joins Ruslan Sirota for “Demure,” delivering stunning fretless work on his 5 string Jabba Mayones signature bass.
Hadrien Feraud Goes Beyond Technique In New Bass Masterclass
Hadrien Feraud has announced a new four-hour bass masterclass built around musical philosophy, transcription, modes, fretless bass, band playing, and more.
Wojtek Pilichowski and Adrian Maruszczyk Give Seal’s Classic a Bass-Heavy Makeover
Wojtek Pilichowski and Adrian Maruszczyk bring a chill studio vibe to “Kiss From A Rose” with two Maruszczyk basses.
Top 10 Reader Favorites: Ellen Alaverdyan, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and More
This week’s top No Treble stories include Ellen Alaverdyan, Sean Hurley, Marco Ronquillo, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and new bass gear.
Kikuchi Guitars Brings Its Boutique Japanese Bass Craftsmanship to Europe and USA
Japanese boutique bass brand Kikuchi Guitars, led by master luthier Yoshi Kikuchi, is now available in the U.S. and Europe with its Hermes bass lineup.
Stuart Clayton’s New Instructional Book Is a Deep Dive Into the Art of Solo Bass
Stuart Clayton has released "Solo Bass: 18 Solo Pieces for Bass Guitar," a new instructional book featuring original compositions, studies, classical arrangements, and more.
Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and Jon Batiste Turn The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Finale Into an All-Star Jam
The final Late Show episode became an unexpected all-star jam featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, and Louis Cato.
Bryan Beller Anchors Haken’s New Single, “In a Fever Dream”
Haken has returned with “In a Fever Dream,” their first new song in three years. The track features Bryan Beller on bass following Conner Green’s departure.
Signed Les Claypool Whamolas Are Coming to the Claypool Gold Tour
Pachyderm Instruments has announced a limited run of signed Whamola Tour Edition instruments available at the Claypool Gold Tour merch booth.
Lola Young’s Apple Music Session Features a Fretless Bass Performance You Need to Hear
Lola Young sounds incredible here, but the fretless bass player deserves attention too. Outstanding feel, tone, and playing.
Steve Swallow Announces First Leader Album in Over a Decade, “Winter Songs”
Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.