Ampeg Announces the Venture VB-88 Bass Cabinet
Last fall, Ampeg launched its newest line of amps and cabs with the Venture Series. Now, they’ve unveiled the largest cabinet of the group with the VB-88. The cab is rated at 800 watts RMS while only weighing 67 pounds.
The Stray Cats Announce Summer 2024 Tour
Rockabilly heroes Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom, and Lee Rocker have announced a new Stray Cats summer tour for 2024. The new set of dates mark their first since their 2019 reunion tour following the release of the album “40.”
Bass of the Week: LEH Guitars Offset 5-String
Luthier Ellis Hahn of LEH Guitars wrote in to share a killer bass made for a killer bassist. This LEH Offset 5-string was made for the inimitable Tim Lefebvre.
Paul McCartney Gives 6-Figure Reward for Höfner Bass’s Return
One of the biggest bass mysteries was solved this year when Paul McCartney’s Höfner bass was returned 50 years after it was stolen. McCartney awarded a 6-figure sum as a thank you.
Eastwood Updates the TB64 6-String Bass for 2024
Bass VI-style instruments have been growing in popularity over the past couple of years, and now Eastwood is reviving another six-string bass from the past. The TB64 6-string Bass STD is a new version of their tribute to the TB-64 Teisco bass.
Korn Announces 2024 Tour Dates
Korn recently announced a 30th anniversary show in Los Angeles, which quickly sold out. Now the metal band has unveiled a 25-city North American tour with special guests Gojira and Spiritbox.
Jackson Guitars Announces the Adam Blackstone Signature “Gladys” Bass
Adam Blackstone is one of the most prolific and successful bass players of our time. Now, the bass guru has announced his first-ever signature electric bass: the Adam Blackstone “Gladys” Jackson Pro Series Signature Concert Bass.
Dan Lilker Rejoins Anthrax For Upcoming Tour
Anthrax is gearing up for some tour dates in April that will see them hitting Central America and South America with a pair of U.S. dates in May. Dan Lilker will be joining them in place of Frank Bello.
Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer Release “But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?”
Nearly a decade ago, one of the most epic bass duos of all time came into existence. Now, Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer have released a monumental album humorously titled “But Who’s Gonna Play The Melody?”
Duff McKagan Releases Expanded Edition of “Lighthouse”
Duff McKagan has added onto his intimate third solo album with “Lighthouse (Expanded Edition).” The new collection is available now digitally and features eight new tracks plus three live performance videos captured last December at Easy Street Records.
Trickfish Amplification Now Shipping New Bass Pedal Line
Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.
Ricky Phillips Leaves Styx
After serving as its bassist for 21 years, Ricky Phillips has left Styx. He shared the news on Facebook, stating that after a long career it was time to take a breather.