Archive for 2025 - Page 11

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will co-headline the 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, featuring Robbie Harrington and longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.

Origin Effects launches the BASSRIG Fifteen, an all-analog preamp and DI that recreates the full circuit and cab sound of the iconic Ampeg B-15 Portaflex.

Chris Stapletons CMA performance gets an extra lift from J T Cures rich Guild Starfire tone and rare close ups that highlight the bassist shaping the whole groove.

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at 63. A defining player of the Madchester scene, he leaves a lasting legacy.

Grez Guitars expands its lineup with the 5-string Grand Tour Bass, a short-scale semi-hollow design featuring Curtis Novak H22 pickups and custom options.

Erykah Badu delivers a smooth and soulful performance while Thundercat holds down a warm RnB pocket, giving the entire session a deep and easy flowing vibe.

Simon Raymonde explores his Cocteau Twins years, innovative bass work, and Bella Union legacy in his new autobiography, "In One Ear."

Tommy McKenzie shares how he moved from underground shows to the Flaming Lips, reflecting on bass, creativity, and the unpredictable energy of their live show.

Learn a smooth chromatic 1–6–2–5 walking bass line and get an upright-style tone on electric bass using palm muting, dead notes, and solid left-hand technique.

High Fade returns to the Marshall studio with a charged three piece performance that blends precision, energy, and the raw feel of a live room session.

Spector launches the Limited Euro LX Series with rare maple fingerboards, figured tops, EMG pickups, and Legacy preamps across three gloss finishes.

Jazz bassist Jakob Dreyer explores new textures on "Roots and Things," featuring sax, vibes, and drums—and fifteen standout original compositions.