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Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars BK4 David Sutkin Signature II
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars BK4 David Sutkin Signature II

Sasha Ristic of Ristic Guitars has shared their latest bass creation: the BK4 David Sutkin Signature II. Built for the Apollo’s Ghost bassist and Bass Upfront founder, the elegant axe features neck-through construction, a 5-piece wenge and purpleheart neck, walnut body wings, and a jaw-dropping Indian laurel top.

WDR Big Band: The Prince Experience
Bass Videos

WDR Big Band: The Prince Experience

From the WDR Big Band's August 2023 performance during the Bonn Jazz Festival, here's their complete concert dubbed "The Prince Experience."

The Omnific Release “The Law of Augmenting Returns”
New Albums

The Omnific Release “The Law of Augmenting Returns”

The Omnific has returned with their second studio album, “The Law of Augmenting Returns,” which sees the Australian prog rock trio expanding on their sound.

Weekly Top 10: June 1-7, 2024
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: June 1-7, 2024

This week's top 10 reader favorites include new gear, a wild bass of the week, Ryan's latest "Keep It Groovy" lesson, our podcast episode with John Ferrara, new music, and more.

Mery’s Key: My Own Way
Bass Videos

Mery’s Key: My Own Way

Kevin Reginald Cooke sent us a new video from his project, Mery’s Key. Here’s Kevin and vocalist/composer Mery Bertòs’s video for their new single, “My Own Way.”

Queens of the Stone Age Announce Final “The End Is Nero” Tour Dates for 2024
Concerts & Tours

Queens of the Stone Age Announce Final “The End Is Nero” Tour Dates for 2024

Queens of the Stone Age have announced the final run of “The End is Nero” tour dates for 2024. The tour currently has them in Europe and will wrap up in the U.S.

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Lizard King Bass Octave/Fuzz
Pedals & Effects

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Lizard King Bass Octave/Fuzz

Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Lizard King, an octave and fuzz pedal based on their Lizard Queen but optimized for bass.

Hovak and Ellen Alaverdyan: Father & Daughter Jam
Bass Videos

Hovak and Ellen Alaverdyan: Father & Daughter Jam

Hovak and Ellen Alaverdyan are back with another father and daughter jam, and this time, Ellen is adding keyboards to the mix.

Is Les Claypool Gearing Up To Sell Whamolas?
Bass Gear

Is Les Claypool Gearing Up To Sell Whamolas?

Get your wallets ready, because it looks like Les Claypool is gearing up for a release. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it looks like he’ll be selling a production version of the Whamola.

DR Strings Unveils Dragon Skin+ Bass Strings
Accessories & Strings

DR Strings Unveils Dragon Skin+ Bass Strings

DR Strings has expanded its coated string line with Dragon Skin+, which is available for guitar, mandolin, and bass. The new design upgrades the core and wrap wires to be “exceptionally musical, balanced, and loud.”

Antonio Plays Bass: Double Pops Slap Groove
Bass Videos

Antonio Plays Bass: Double Pops Slap Groove

This one is short but sweet. YouTuber Antonio Plays Bass grabbed his Carl Thompson 32? Bass and proceeded to groove.

Pixies Release First Songs with New Bassist
News

Pixies Release First Songs with New Bassist

Back in March, Pixies announced the departure of Paz Lenchantin and the introduction of Emma Richardson. The new bassist has already completed a European tour with the band and apparently they’ve already hit the recording studio.