This Week in Bass: A New Bridge, Vintage Cetera, and Ritter’s Pirate Bass

Welcome back to No Treble’s countdown of our ten most-read articles of the week.

A new bass bridge from Guyker sparked interest to top our list. The GBA005 Individual Roller Bridge features a CNC-machined aluminum alloy body with a fine tuning knob, making it suited for headless bass designs. They require a body slot or cavity routing to fit your bass, but they can be fitted for four or five-string basses.

The most-watched video this week was a throwback to Peter Cetera’s magnificent bass playing during Chicago’s 1970 Tanglewood performance. Jody shared the video, explaining that he’s been on a Chicago kick lately.

“My ears go straight to Peter Cetera, playing his trusty P Bass. His part has so much movement, but it fits perfectly around Lamm’s piano, Danny Seraphine’s drums, Terry Kath’s guitar, and that incredible horn section. His bass is also sitting nicely in the mix.”

Jens Ritter unveiled a new bass design in his Masterpiece series. The Beker is inspired by the German pirate Klaus Störtebeker and features two sabers in its body design as well as a Jolly Roger inlay. Ritter calls it “a tribute to those who choose freedom over conformity.”

Other top stories include Meshuggah’s new North American tour, Stan Woodward’s wild bass playing, our Bass of the Week, and more.

1. Guyker Introduces GBA005 Individual Roller Bridge for Bass

Guyker’s GBA005 individual bass bridge features a roller saddle, fine tuning knob, and modular options for four- and five-string basses. Routing is required.

2. Peter Cetera’s Bass Work Shines in Chicago’s 1970 Tanglewood Performance

Peter Cetera lays down a hard-driving P Bass part as Chicago performs “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” at Tanglewood in 1970 with plenty of fire.

3. Jens Ritter’s New Beker Bass Channels Pirate Legend and Punk Spirit

Jens Ritter’s Beker bass draws on pirate Klaus Störtebeker’s legend, with a sabre-inspired body, silver inlays, a 33.3-inch scale, and Häussel pickups.

4. Meshuggah Unveil 40th Anniversary Tour With Testament and Blood Incantation

Meshuggah celebrate 40 years with a 2027 North American tour featuring Testament and Blood Incantation, bringing three heavy bassists together on one bill.

5. WATCH: Knats’ Stan Woodward Goes Off With Wild Bass Playing and Bizarre Effects

Stan Woodward turns a Knats live session into a bass heavy collision of jazz, fusion, effects and raw energy. This one hits like a train wreck onstage.

6. Anka’s Noumeno HL Packs Six Strings Into a Compact Headless Design

The Anka Custom Basses Noumeno HL packs six strings, three Nordstrand pickups, and a Trickfish preamp into a compact headless bass with a 33-inch scale.

7. Nathan East and Friends Bring the Funk on The Meters’ “Cissy Strut”

Nathan East plays his signature Yamaha bass on The Meters’ 1969 classic “Cissy Strut,” joining Guthrie Trapp, Keith Wyatt, and Daison Claiborne for a jam

8. Seymour Duncan Refreshes Iron Maiden Pickup Collection for 2026

Seymour Duncan’s Steve Harris P-Bass pickup gets collectible Eddie packaging, pairing Iron Maiden artwork with Alnico 5 magnets and a punchy low-mid boost.

9. Dirty Loops’ Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergård Reunite for “Slicked by the Lick”

Dirty Loops rhythm section Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergård revive Songs for Lovers with “Slicked by the Lick,” featuring wild bass work and playful visuals.

10. Watch Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Revisit “Working Man” With Chad Smith

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Chad Smith tear into “Working Man” in a standout performance from the Neil Peart documentary No One’s Disciple.