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Archive for June 2025

Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite: A Vintage-Style, Lightweight Bass Made to Order
Bass of the Week

Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite: A Vintage-Style, Lightweight Bass Made to Order

Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite is a lightweight, vintage-inspired bass built to order with short-scale options, handwound pickups, and custom finishes.

Rare Jazz Gem: John Patitucci Shines in Stunning Remaster of 1992 Chick Corea Akoustic Band “Tumba” Live
Bass Videos

Rare Jazz Gem: John Patitucci Shines in Stunning Remaster of 1992 Chick Corea Akoustic Band “Tumba” Live

John Patitucci delivers melodic mastery on his 6-string Yamaha in this remastered 1992 Blue Note Tokyo set with Chick Corea and Vinnie Colaiuta.

Lorenzo Feliciati Talks “Groove First”: Crafting Bass Lines with 9 Drummers
New Albums

Lorenzo Feliciati Talks “Groove First”: Crafting Bass Lines with 9 Drummers

Discover how bassist Lorenzo Feliciati crafted Groove First by pairing his compositions with 9 top drummers across fusion, funk, and prog.

This Week in Bass: Bootsy Collins on Funk, Fresh Bass Gear, and Performances You Need to See This Week
Weekly Top 10

This Week in Bass: Bootsy Collins on Funk, Fresh Bass Gear, and Performances You Need to See This Week

Get Bootsy Collins’ take on funk, see new basses from Peavey and Luna, and watch stunning performances by Ellen Alaverdyan, Doug Wimbish, and more.

BADBADNOTGOOD Bring Hypnotic Jazz with Chester Hansen’s F Bass to Glastonbury
Bass Videos

BADBADNOTGOOD Bring Hypnotic Jazz with Chester Hansen’s F Bass to Glastonbury

Watch Chester Hansen lead BADBADNOTGOOD’s Glastonbury set on F Bass, laying down rich, adventurous grooves with warm, precise tone and effortless command in front of a massive festival crowd.

Lusithand Rosa Overdrive Delivers Tube-Like Feel with Clean-to-Fuzz Versatility
Pedals & Effects

Lusithand Rosa Overdrive Delivers Tube-Like Feel with Clean-to-Fuzz Versatility

Designed for bassists, the Lusithand Rosa Overdrive emulates tube amp saturation while offering dynamic control, tonal flexibility, and a unique EQ tilt.

Inside Frank Bello’s Signature Spector: A Custom Purple Finish, EMGs, and a Personal Story
Basses

Inside Frank Bello’s Signature Spector: A Custom Purple Finish, EMGs, and a Personal Story

Frank Bello’s new Spector NC-4 is now shipping, featuring EMG pickups, a custom purple finish, and a tribute to his mother and grandmother.

Watch: Hiromi’s Trio Featuring Hadrien Feraud Live at KEXP
Bass Videos

Watch: Hiromi’s Trio Featuring Hadrien Feraud Live at KEXP

Hiromi’s KEXP performance with Hadrien Feraud on Mayones bass highlights their sharp interplay and the bassist’s melodic, precise style.

Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers
News

Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers

Fender has launched Fender Music Korea to manage direct-to-dealer and consumer operations, expanding its reach in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Morley Launches Tye Trujillo Bass Wah with Built-In Drive and Switchless Design
Pedals & Effects

Morley Launches Tye Trujillo Bass Wah with Built-In Drive and Switchless Design

Morley and bassist Tye Trujillo team up for a new signature wah pedal featuring a switchless design, built-in drive, and custom tone-shaping controls.

Sting’s Trio Reignites Classic Hits with Raw Bass Power at Isle of Wight 2025 Headline Set
Bass Videos

Sting’s Trio Reignites Classic Hits with Raw Bass Power at Isle of Wight 2025 Headline Set

Sting returned in trio form at Isle of Wight 2025, putting his ’55 P-Bass and deep groove to work across a dynamic set of solo and Police favorites.

Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound
Concerts & Tours

Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound

With their final Gnosis dates announced, Russian Circles are readying a new album—and doubling down on the power of live, communal music.