Archive for 2025 - Page 12
The Ghost Note Rhythm Engine Fires Up at Tiny Desk with Justin McKinney’s Dingwall Five String
Ghost Note delivers a vibrant Tiny Desk moment with Justin McKinney’s Dingwall and Sput’s guiding feel giving the band a warm foundation and relaxed flow.
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Launches New Epiphone Grabber G-3 Signature Bass
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt launches the Epiphone Grabber G-3, reviving the classic G-3 with Nashville-built pickups, modern construction, and a punchy signature tone.
Canna’s EVO Acoustic Archtop Bass Pushes Design Forward with Solid Ebony Body
Canna Guitars’ EVO Acoustic Archtop bass features a rare solid-ebony body, multi-scale neck, and bold design choices that deliver a striking new acoustic tone.
Dream Theater drops a fresh live cut with John Myung driving Night Terror on his Bongo bass
The latest Paris drop from Dream Theater highlights John Myung settling into Night Terror with his red six string Bongo, giving viewers a clear look at his smooth live approach.
Michael League Plots Ambitious Blue Note NYC Residency Featuring a “Band of Bassists”
Michael League launches a three-week Blue Note NYC residency with 10 unique groups, new music, and a special “Band of Bassists” lineup.
This Week in Bass: Mike Herrera’s New Sig Model and the Rock Hall’s Standout Low-End Moments
Mike Herrera’s new signature StingRay and the Rock Hall’s biggest bass moments lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear and standout videos.
How Alune Wade shapes groove and melody on his Bacchus Jazz bass at KNKX
In this KNKX session, Alune Wade shapes melodic lines, deep groove, and sharp interaction with a tight horn section while his Bacchus jazz bass adds focus and color.
G. Love & Special Sauce Plot Expansive 20th Anniversary Tour Featuring Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott
G. Love & Special Sauce are marking 20 years of Lemonade with an extensive 2025–2026 tour featuring longtime bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott.
Megadeth Shares New Track “I Don’t Care” From Final Album, Driven by James LoMenzo’s Rumble
Megadeth shares “I Don’t Care,” the latest preview of their final album, with James LoMenzo’s bass driving the track’s thrash-punk energy.
John Scofield’s SFJAZZ show features standout upright bass from Vicente Archer
John Scofield tune comes into focus at SFJAZZ as Vicente Archer’s upright sound shapes the pocket and brings a warm, centered feel to the band’s flow.
Former G&L Employee Breaks Down the Quiet Collapse of the Iconic Bass Brand
Former sales director Steve Araujo breaks down the timeline behind G&L Guitars’ quiet shutdown, from factory furloughs to what happened to the instruments.
Bass Gym: Mastering Minor Pentatonic Sextuplets Through Shape-Based Fingering
Unlock speed and control with minor pentatonic sextuplets using geometric fingerboard shapes and economical technique in this Bass Gym workout.