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Musician’s Friend Relaunches as Guitar Center’s New Discount Gear Outlet
Guitar Center has relaunched Musician’s Friend as an off-price online outlet featuring overstock, open-box, and excess inventory on musical gear.
Watch Nathan East and Noah East Groove Through “101 Eastbound” Live
A live take on “101 Eastbound” highlights the chemistry between Nathan and Noah East, with layered bass lines and a shared sense of groove.
Ziggy Marley Channels Positivity and Healing on Brightside
Ziggy Marley has released "Brightside," a new reggae album co-written with Stephen Marley and featuring Aston Barrett, Jr., Camilla Charlesworth, Nikka Costa, Trombone Shorty, Sheila E., and Jake Shimabukuro.
Bass of the Week: Stanley Clarke’s Custom Lieber Spider Grinder Folk Bass
Explore the custom Lieber Spider Grinder Folk Bass built for Stanley Clarke’s 70th birthday, featuring carbon fiber construction, ornate inlays, and Fishman electronics.
Sullivan Fortner Trio Reworks Dizzy Gillespie’s “Show Nuff” Live at BIMHUIS
A fast, straight ahead take on “Show Nuff” by Dizzy Gillespie that cooks from the jump, with Tyrone Allen’s upright bass setting the pace and keeping it there.
Tom Kennedy Reaches New Heights With Star-Studded Solo Album, “The Summit”
Bassist Tom Kennedy has released "The Summit," a new solo album featuring Dave Weckl, Stu Mindeman, Terell Stafford, Bob Franceschini, and more.
Eva Gardner on Touring with P!nk, The Mars Volta, and Life as a Working Bassist
Eva Gardner shares her journey from Mars Volta to P!nk, with insights on touring, tone, and building a lasting career as a working bassist.
Geddy Lee’s New Bass, Kiyoshi Kitagawa Tribute Lead This Week’s Top 10
Geddy Lee’s custom Rickenbacker, a tribute to Kiyoshi Kitagawa, boutique bass reviews, and new gear highlights lead this week’s Top 10 on No Treble.
Throwback: The Police Tear Through “Message in a Bottle” Live in 1980
From the early days of The Police, this performance captures Sting on fretless, pushing “Message in a Bottle” with energy, movement, and a lead-style approach.
Warrior Instruments Founder J. Dran Lewis Has Passed Away
J. Dran Lewis, founder of Warrior Instruments, has passed away. His family shared the news, honoring his legacy as an artist, designer, builder, and father.
Sushi Box FX Introduces the Mayday Tube Bass Preamp Pedal
Sushi Box FX has introduced the Mayday, a clean tube preamp pedal featuring a 12AU7 tube, active four-band EQ, and transformer-coupled XLR D.I. output.
A Real World Test for the Ibanez 6 String Jazz MDM1606 with Tay Grace H
A smooth demo of the Ibanez MDM1606, with Tay Grace H exploring tone, groove, and six string range in a relaxed fusion performance.