Rush Returns — Plus New Basses from Sébastien Gavet and Schecter in This Week’s Top 10

This week’s top story, of course, was the news that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced they would be reuniting to tour as Rush in 2026. The band will fill out the trio format with drummer Anika Nilles stepping in for the late Neil Peart, and Lee even suggested they may add a dedicated keyboard player to free him up to focus on bass. See below for more details.

However, that wasn’t the only exciting news for bassists. We shared several new basses, including the Mantispa Bass that Sebastian Gavet debuted at Guitar Summit 2025. The unique bass featured a foldable design and sleek lines, making it a modern masterpiece. Schecter teamed up with Guitar Center to unveil the SC-6 six-string bass, featuring the company’s Diamond 7ST active bass pickups and an 18-volt 3-band EQ.

Ryan Madora’s latest Keep It Groovy column focused on walking bass for beginners with a great point on practicing the circle of fourths rather than the circle of fifths. The movement mirrors the natural layout of our strings, and it’s the most common harmonic motion in jazz, blues, and funk.

Catch up on all that and more with No Treble’s Weekly Top 10:

1. Foldable Mantispa Bass by Sébastien Gavet Debuts at Guitar Summit 2025

Sébastien Gavet debuts the foldable Mantispa Bass at Guitar Summit 2025 — a headless, multi-scale design blending innovation with custom craftsmanship.

2. Schecter and Guitar Center Team Up for the SC-6 Six-String Bass

Schecter and Guitar Center have joined forces to launch the SC-6, a modern six-string bass built for the stage and studio. Featuring active electronics, flamed maple top, and a 35-inch scale, it’s available exclusively at Guitar Center for $799.99.

3. Walking Bass Made Easy: How the Circle of Fourths Unlocks the Fretboard

Learn how the circle of fourths can transform your walking bass practice. Build fretboard fluency and groove with this beginner-friendly bass lesson.

4. Rush Returns: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Announce 2026 Tour with New Drummer Anika Nilles

Rush is reuniting. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will hit the road in 2026 with drummer Anika Nilles for the “Fifty Something” Tour celebrating their legacy.

5. David Sutkin’s Meta Guitars Pragma Bass Blends Modern Design with Personal Touch

Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin’s Meta Guitars Pragma bass combines headless, multi-scale innovation with craftsmanship tailored to his playing style.

6. Doug Wimbish Showcases His Bass Power in Living Colour’s ‘Cult of Personality’ Performance on Kimmel

With his Spector bass and Aguilar rig, Doug Wimbish brought deep tone and energy to Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality” on Kimmel.

7. Innovative Luthier Ken Parker Dies at 73

Innovative luthier Ken Parker, creator of Parker Guitars and the iconic Fly design, has died at 73 after battling a rare form of cancer.

8. Fuchs Audio Introduces FBS and FBT Bass Combos with Unique Adjustable Cabinet Design

Fuchs Audio adds FBS and FBT bass combos with adjustable porting for electric and upright bass tones, Celestion Neo drivers, and 300 watts of power.

9. Ashdown Teams with Reverb to Sell Geezer Butler-Signed Amps, Unveil “Cab of Doom”

Fifteen Ashdown Head of Doom amps signed by Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler will hit Reverb, alongside new UK-built signature cabinets.

10. Henrik Linder and Rubem Farias Trade Solos at NAMM with Mattisson Basses and EBS Amps

Two bass masters meet at NAMM as Henrik Linder and Rubem Farias lay down a tight, joyful groove at the EBS Amps booth.