Archive for May 2025

Earthquaker Devices has released two utility pedals—the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer—designed to expand routing and signal control options.

Robert Trujillo brings the low-end firepower to Metallica’s Toronto show with a crushing performance of “Battery” on his metallic gold Warwick.

Spector’s Doug Wimbish Euro 4 Signature combines a slim neck, custom EMGs, and design cues from his classic 1987 NS-2 bass.

Watch Janek Gwizdala, Steve Smith, and Manuel Valera build a jazz fusion version of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” in a creative live writing session.

The Aristocrats return to Europe in 2026 for a full tour performing music from their latest album, DUCK, plus highlights from their full catalog.

Explore the legacy of June Rotenberg, a pioneering bassist who played with jazz greats, toured Europe, and recorded in all-women ensembles.

Leland Sklar turned a year older yesterday. We’re marking the occasion with his stellar 1990 performance on Phil Collins’ live version of “Inside Out.”

Bass legend Chuck Rainey reflects on his decades-long career in a new autobiography detailing sessions with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and more.

Create a vintage funk bass tone using sponge muting in this 8-bar groove lesson with tone, rhythm, and technique tips.

Will Lee lays it down on his Sadowsky 5 string alongside Steve Gadd and Simon Oslender in this tight live performance of “All That Matters.”

Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.

Empress Effects has launched the Bass ParaEq MKII, a parametric EQ pedal built specifically for bass with tailored frequencies, piezo support, and a dynamic low shelf.