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Funky Lemonade: LunuL
Bass Videos

Funky Lemonade: LunuL

The guys at Funky Lemonade sent us this video. Not only did we love it, we also dig their name. Check out their tune, “LunuL.”

Mats Eilertsen Trio Releases “And Then Comes The Night”
New Albums

Mats Eilertsen Trio Releases “And Then Comes The Night”

Norwegian jazz bassist and composer Mats Eilertsen has released a new trio album, entitled “And Then Comes The Night.” The record, which is titled after a novel by Icelandic writer Jón Kalman Stefánsson, has a subtle and beautiful sound. That comes in part thanks to the studio they used.

Bergantino Introduces the HG412 Bass Cabinet
Amps

Bergantino Introduces the HG412 Bass Cabinet

After releasing the HG410 cabinet last year, Bergantino Audio has announced the HG412. The new bass cab is part of their Holographic series and is fitted with four 12-inch woofers in a unique array.

Bass of the Week: Kohlman Bassworks RetroMod 4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Kohlman Bassworks RetroMod 4

This week we’re checking out an amazing RetroMod 4 from Kohlman Bassworks. This particular bass was built by luthier Chris Kohlman for bassist Mike Gardner and features an intricate matching top and fingerboard.

House of Waters: When I Play
Bass Videos

House of Waters: When I Play

We’re super excited there’s a new House of Waters album out. “When I Play” is the third track on “Rising,” and it features a beautiful solo by Moto Fukushima.

Bob Mould Releases “Sunshine Rock”
New Albums

Bob Mould Releases “Sunshine Rock”

Former Hüsker Dü guitarist Bob Mould has released a new solo album called “Sunshine Rock.” Joining Mould on the record are drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy, who has been with the songwriter since 2005.

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (January 2019)
Top Ten

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (January 2019)

January was a big month for bass videos – especially the one that ranked #1 on this list. Here are your top 10 favorite bass videos for the month.

Charvel Custom Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Retro Model Basses
Basses

Charvel Custom Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Retro Model Basses

The Charvel Custom Shop is celebrating 40 years in business by recreating eleven of their custom shop models from the original 1979 catalog offering. The 40th Anniversary Custom Collection includes the San Dimas in Blue Diamond and an XP in Platinum Pink.

Marcus Miller, Richard Bona and Hadrien Feraud: NAMM 2019 Jam
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller, Richard Bona and Hadrien Feraud: NAMM 2019 Jam

The Markbass booth was a hot spot for great bass performances at the 2019 NAMM Show. In this clip, Marcus Miller, Richard Bona and Hadrien Feraud take the stage to jam and trade solos.

Ken Smith USA Basses to be Produced by Brubaker Guitars
News

Ken Smith USA Basses to be Produced by Brubaker Guitars

Ken Smith Basses has announced that their USA line of basses will now be built by luthier Kevin Brubaker of Brubaker Guitars. Smith notes that 2019 marks the company’s 40th anniversary and a new era for the company.

Fender Revamps the Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass
Basses

Fender Revamps the Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Fender have teamed up once again to refresh the Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass. The instrument is based on the ’80s Jazz Bass Special he used to record the album “Appetite for Destruction.”

David Pastorius and Local 518: The Chase
Bass Videos

David Pastorius and Local 518: The Chase

David Pastorius sent us this video of his band Local 518 performing “The Chase” in the studio. The tune appeared on David’s first album and the re-recording will be part of his next one, Radio Gold, which drops on March 15th.