Archive for April 2024

Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.

Black Hole Constellation’s Michal Jahoda sent us this “bass ballad recorded in medieval underground” video. Michal plays throught the ending of “The Outsiders Saga II,” which is on Black Hole Constellation’s album, “Garden of Deception Delights.”

New Orleans bass hero Nick Daniels III has died of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 68 years old.

Atticus Lazenby has shared another prototype of a production model bass for his latest project called CUTEbass. CUTE is an acronym for Comfort, Utility, Tone, Ergonomics.

John Ferrara’s latest project is a trio called Mono Means One, and they’re gearing up for their debut album and a tour. We’re happy to help premiere the studio video for “Enormous Forces.”

Deep Purple hit a burst of creativity about a decade ago when they began working with producer Bob Ezrin. Now the iconic rock band has announced "=1," a new album with Ezrin again at the helm.

Valkenburg has teamed up with David Pastorius for a new signature bass. The “Proto Bass” is the first of their Innovator Series and combines “modern options and styling with a retro-distressed feel.”

Here’s your weekly roundup of what’s trending in the world of bass. This week’s list includes new bass gear, a great new column by Paul Thompson, Brittany Frompovich’s latest “Wonder Women” interview, new albums, and more.

Boss has added a new floor unit for bassists called the ME-90B Bass Multiple Effects. They call it a “free-flowing processor filled with pro performance tools for bassists.” It has 61 effects optimized for bass and 10 preamps to choose from.

The talented Playing For Change Band performed this incredible medley of 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up” and Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy” at the 2024 Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Recently, Fishbone posted some shocking news on their social media, saying the band would no longer include founding members “Dirty” Walt Kibby or bassist Norwood Fisher. Fisher has now weighed in on the situation.

We got a sneak peek of the new Mane Custom Bass model at NAMM this year, and now we have the full scoop. The KJ5 Standard is based on their KJ5 Signature model but utilizes different woods to offer a competitive price without compromising quality.