Archive for October 2025 - Page 8
Innovative Luthier Ken Parker Dies at 73
Innovative luthier Ken Parker, creator of Parker Guitars and the iconic Fly design, has died at 73 after battling a rare form of cancer.
Jeff Berlin and Vail Johnson Take on “Roundabout” — Plus the Wildest Bass Gear of the Week
Jeff Berlin and Vail Johnson team up for an epic “Roundabout” bass jam, plus new releases from NS Design, Gamechanger Audio, and more.
MonoNeon & Co. Unleash Cosmic Groove in LA: Full Live Set
A packed crowd surrounds MonoNeon, Justus West, DominiqueXavier, and Jackie Whitmill Jr. in this live jam full of energy and pocket.
John Campbell’s Crushing Bass Leads Lamb of God’s New Single “Sepsis”
John Campbell’s crushing bass anchors Lamb of God’s ferocious new single “Sepsis,” a dark tribute to Richmond’s underground metal roots.
Ashdown Returns to Its Roots with UK-Built ABM Amps and Classic Custom Shop Cabinets
Ashdown announces UK-built ABM EVO IV amps and Classic Custom Shop cabinets, celebrating 2025 with a renewed focus on British design and tone.
Doug Wimbish Showcases His Bass Power in Living Colour’s ‘Cult of Personality’ Performance on Kimmel
With his Spector bass and Aguilar rig, Doug Wimbish brought deep tone and energy to Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality” on Kimmel.
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers Announce 2025 European Tour
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers head to Europe this fall, with tour dates across Poland, the UK, France, Spain, and more.
Foldable Mantispa Bass by Sébastien Gavet Debuts at Guitar Summit 2025
Sébastien Gavet debuts the foldable Mantispa Bass at Guitar Summit 2025 — a headless, multi-scale design blending innovation with custom craftsmanship.
Turnstile Goes Tiny, Bass Goes Huge: Franz Lyons at NPR’s Tiny Desk
At NPR’s Tiny Desk, Turnstile traded chaos for groove. Franz Lyons’ bass stood at the center of a set that even included crowd surfing. (
IK Multimedia Expands TONEX Line With New Bass Editions and Signature Collection
IK Multimedia introduces TONEX Bass Editions with a Signature Bass Collection and two new pedals loaded with 150 Tone Models and presets.
Bass Gym: Learn the Best Bits of Paul Denman’s Iconic Sade “Smooth Operator” Bass Line
Discover how to play the silky bass line from Sade’s “Smooth Operator” as Marek Bero breaks it down in this Bass Gym groove lesson.
King Gizzard Unleash Chaos and Groove in Bulgaria’s Ancient Theatre
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard tore through Night 3 in Plovdiv, Harwood’s Serek and Hiwatt rig fueling the chaos with thunderous bass.