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Goose Announces Fall Tour Dates Behind New Album “Big Modern!”
Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”
Trickfish Unveils the L212, a Lightweight 800-Watt 2×12 Bass Cabinet
Trickfish’s new L212 bass cabinet pairs two Lavoce 12-inch neodymium drivers in a compact, lightweight 800-watt enclosure.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Bass Gear Stories of May 2026
Catch up on the most-read bass gear stories of May 2026, including new instruments, pedals, and standout low-end tools ranked by readers.
Blackbeard Guitars Brontolo Double Packs Modern Pickups Into a Vintage Relic
Blackbeard Guitars’ Brontolo Double is a short-scale Tele-style bass with a relic finish, poplar body, and neodymium pickups.
Ronald LaPread, Commodores Bassist Behind “Brick House,” Dies at 75
Ronald LaPread, founding bassist for the Commodores and the groove behind “Brick House,” has died at 75. We look back on his legacy.
Paul McCartney, Rush, Kikuchi Guitars, and More: This Week’s Top 10
Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Kikuchi Guitars, Spencer Zahn, and Hadrien Feraud topped this week’s most-read bass stories.
Solid State Logic Debuts Compact SSL 1 Interface for Bass, Guitar, and More
Solid State Logic’s SSL 1 is a compact USB audio interface with 32-bit conversion, 4K enhancement, and a dedicated DI input.
Gov’t Mule Teams Up with Ziggy Marley for “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley will co-headline the “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour this fall, with Kevin Scott anchoring the Mule.
Paul McCartney Returns With New Solo Album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”
Paul McCartney returns with "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," a nostalgic new solo album sparked by an unexpected chord and produced by Andrew Watt.
Phil Jones Bass BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2 Packs EQ, Preamp, and Boost Into One Pedal
Phil Jones Bass has introduced the BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2, a compact bass preamp and clean boost pedal with 2-band EQ and pickup impedance switching.
Down Announces 2026 North American Tour With Helmet and Spirit in the Room
Down’s 2026 tour will feature Helmet and Spirit in the Room, with bassist Pat Bruders anchoring the long-running metal supergroup.
Hear Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” Like Never Before with Isolated Bass and Drums
David Ellefson shared isolated bass and drum tracks from Megadeth’s Rust in Peace, revealing his gear setup and studio memories.