Postmodern Van Halen, Geddy Lee’s Moog, New Bass Gear, and More: Top 10 This Week

We’ve rounded up the top 10 reader favorites from the past week.

This one’s packed with new gear, a killer lesson from Ryan Madora, Brittany Frompovich’s “Wonder Women” interview with Antonella Mazza, tour updates, and more of what’s happening in the world of bass.

Scroll on to see what made the list.

1. Tobias Basses Return: New Classic, Killer B, and Growler Models from Gibson

The Tobias brand returns under Gibson with the new Classic, Killer B, and Growler models, each offered in both four- and five-string versions.

2. Bass of the Week: Meet the 37-Inch Swiss-Made Bass That Pushes Design Boundaries

This week's Bass of the Week features the Saitenkraft Interceptor5, a unique multiscale bass from Switzerland.

3. Dominant Chords on Bass: The Secret Sauce for Funkier Grooves

Learn to create funkier bass lines using dominant chords. Explore two essential chord voicings and easy methods to improvise with extra groove.

4. Tech 21 Introduces Killer Blue Wail – A Bass Wah Pedal That Keeps the Low-End Intact

Tech 21 introduces the Killer Blue Wail bass wah pedal, crafted to maintain low-end power with vintage-inspired tone and noise-free performance.

5. Postmodern Jukebox Turns Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love” into a 1960s Girl Group Hit

Experience Van Halen's classic like never before as Postmodern Jukebox and Veronica Swift deliver a playful 1960s girl group-inspired cover.

6. Wonder Women: Antonella Mazza on Music, Motherhood, and Finding Her Voice

Antonella Mazza shares her story of life on the road, Hendrix gigs, motherhood, and the power of playing bass from the heart.

7. The Synth That Shaped Rush’s Sound: Moog Unveils Geddy Lee’s Custom Minimoog Model D

Moog unveils a stunning custom Minimoog Model D, celebrating Geddy Lee and the iconic synth that helped shape Rush’s legendary sound.

8. Leonid & Friends Bring Their Viral Chicago Covers to Life on U.S. Tour

Leonid & Friends hit the road with their celebrated Chicago covers, bringing iconic songs like “Saturday in the Park” and more to U.S. audiences.

9. “I’m Always Going to Do What I Want”: MonoNeon Unveils Bold New Album and Global Tour

Bassist MonoNeon announces "You Had Your Chance… Bad Attitude," mixing funk and R&B influences, alongside a worldwide tour this spring.

10. Primus Reveals “Onward & Upward” Tour Dates with Fiery New Drummer and MonoNeon

Primus is back with a new drummer and fresh tour dates. Jon Hoffman joins the lineup after winning a massive audition, with MonoNeon on select dates.