Archive for February 2025 - Page 5
The Secret to Right-Hand Bass Technique: Float or Anchor Your Thumb?
Learn the secret to better bass technique - should you float your thumb or anchor it? Master control, economy of motion, and tone with this right-hand guide.
Vulfpeck Unleashes “New Beastly” – A Funky Showcase for Joe Dart’s Signature Groove
Joe Dart's bass is front and center in Vulfpeck's "New Beastly," a funky new track from "Clarity of Cal." Get ready for deep grooves and cowbell.
Don Was Hits the Road: The Pan-Detroit Ensemble’s Winter Tour Brings Jazz & Blues Across the Midwest
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are hitting the road in 2025, bringing their jazz, blues, and Detroit roots to the Midwest. See the tour dates.
Sterling’s DarkRay 5 Bass is Here: A 5-String Beast with Darkglass Power
Sterling’s new DarkRay 5 Bass brings Darkglass-driven power to a 5-string format, delivering versatile clean, distortion, and fuzz tones.
Jeff Beck and Upp Perform “Get Down In The Dirt” Live in 1974 – A Funk-Rock Time Capsule
Jeff Beck and Upp bring raw energy to “Get Down In The Dirt” in this 1974 live performance—a funk-rock time capsule packed with groove and grit.
For the Love of Anthony Jackson: Bass Icons Unite for a Historic Benefit Concert
Bassists and music greats unite for "For the Love of Anthony," a special benefit concert honoring Anthony Jackson. See the lineup and how to support.
A Rocker’s Dream? Meet the Baum Guitars Nidhogg – Our Bass of the Week
With striking looks and a tone built for rock, the Baum Guitars Nidhogg is turning heads. Here’s what makes it our Bass of the Week.
You’ve Never Heard “Black or White” Like This: Manou Gallo’s Slap Bass Masterclass
You've never heard "Black or White" like this! Manou Gallo turns the hit song into a slap bass masterclass, packed with groove and creativity.
Kevin Scott and Avedissian Pickups Unveil a Vintage-Meets-Modern P-Bass Pickup
Avedissian Pickups and Kevin Scott have teamed up to create a new Split P pickup, designed to blend vintage warmth with modern clarity for P-Bass players.
What Every Bassist Can Learn from Wilbur Ware’s Legendary Solo
Wilbur Ware's legendary bass solo on "Softly" is a masterclass in phrasing. Discover how his rhythm, space, and storytelling elevate a great solo.
Fan Dares Davie504 to Play “Hotel California” in California – So He Did… Just Not That One
A fan challenged Davie504 to play “Hotel California” in California—so he did… just not the one you’d expect. Watch him nail the solo on bass!
This Week in Bass: NAMM’s Standout Gear, Ellen Alaverdyan’s Viral Cover, Rush’s “R50” Box Set, and Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion
This week's top bass stories: Ellen Alaverdyan's viral cover, NAMM's biggest gear reveals, Rush's "R50" box set, and Black Sabbath's final reunion.