Archive for November 2025 - Page 2
The Steve Morse Band Shares “Triangulation,” With Dave LaRue Delivering a Standout Bass Performance
Dave LaRue brings a clear and powerful Bongo tone to the Steve Morse Band’s new “Triangulation” video, delivering tight progressive rock lines with his signature touch.
Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish
Dingwall and Kyle Konkiel return with a 2025 Signature Combustion featuring a Matte Army Green finish, EMG 3-band EQ, new hardware, and limited run of 100.
STS9’s “Human Dream”: Inside the Band’s First Self-Recorded Album and Alana Rocklin’s Next-Level Tone
STS9 returns with "Human Dream," their first self-recorded album. Alana Rocklin’s powerful bass and cinematic soundscapes drive this ambitious 19-track release.
How Ben Williams and Nate Smith Shape the Pulse of ‘UNDEFEATED’ at KEXP
Ben Williams brings warm tone and deep feel to Nate Smith’s UNDEFEATED at KEXP, offering a clear look at how a bassist and drummer can shape a live groove together.
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles
Guns N’ Roses return in 2026 with a massive world tour and two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas.” See all dates and details for Duff McKagan’s next run.
Jens Ritter’s Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass: A Fully Pyrographed Masterpiece by Dino Muradian
The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.
Robert Trujillo Drops a Heavy, Unrelenting Bass Hammer with Metallica in Melbourne’s “Seek & Destroy”
Rob Trujillo brings a powerful low end to Metallica’s new Seek and Destroy release, digging in on his gold Warwick during the band’s high energy Melbourne performance.
A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.
This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop
G&L’s final weeks, Canna’s all-ebony EVO Archtop, and Mike Dirnt’s new Epiphone Grabber G-3 lead this week’s top bass stories, gear, and lessons.
How Michael League’s Nik Huber Signature Bass Locks In with the Metropole Orkest on Snarky Puppy’s New Performance
Michael League feels heavy in the recent Snarky Puppy performance with the Metropole Orkest, using his Nik Huber bass and a sub octave effects.
Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin return with Stygian Bough Vol. 2. Dylan Desmond breaks down his three-channel tapping rig and seven-string approach in detail.
Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique
Stuart Clayton’s new book, "Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar," offers 100 exercises covering advanced pick technique, ghost notes, chords, muting, and more.