Archive for 2025 - Page 5
Biffy Clyro Bassist James Johnston Steps Away From Upcoming Tour to Focus on Mental Health
Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston has announced he will miss the band’s upcoming European tour as he seeks professional help for mental health issues.
Bass of the Week: Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 Blends Celluloid Craftsmanship With a Modern V Design
Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 is a headless, multi-scale V-style bass with celluloid accents, Lace Aluma pickups, and a striking custom aesthetic.
Watch Jack Bruce on Fretless Warwick in a Newly Resurfaced 1991 Take on “Smiles and Grins”
Jack Bruce’s fretless Warwick tone stands out at Jazzgipfel supported by his Trace Elliot and Hartke rig offering a clear view of his phrasing and commanding presence.
Sam Grisman Project Releases Long-Awaited Debut Rooted in Bluegrass and the Grateful Dead
Sam Grisman releases the Sam Grisman Project debut, blending bluegrass standards and Grateful Dead classics with warm, supportive upright bass.
From Monastery Wood to Monster Amps: This Week’s Biggest Bass Stories
From a bass built with 18th-century monastery wood to Peavey’s revived Super Festival amp, here are No Treble’s biggest bass stories of the week.
Guy Pratt Elevates David Gilmour’s “Fat Old Sun” Live in Rome
Guy Pratt’s tone and feel help David Gilmour’s Fat Old Sun build from a soft start to a big finale making the Rome performance hit even harder.
Stanley Clarke Reveals Details for New Album “Last Train to Sanity”
Stanley Clarke has revealed new details about his upcoming album Last Train to Sanity, a February release pairing new music with reimagined classics.
Alabama Shakes Return to the Road in 2026 With Zac Cockrell Back on Bass
Alabama Shakes will continue their reunion into 2026 with new U.S. and European tour dates, featuring Zac Cockrell back on bass.
“Reflection” A Trio with Two 6 String Basses and Synth Finds a New Sound in Nature
Reflection brings two 6 string bassists together with RO1 on synth for a layered and melodic trio piece that highlights texture, space and a modern bass driven sound.
Behringer Introduces the Meatball Envelope Filter With Expression Control and Effects Loop
Behringer has unveiled the Meatball, a fully analog envelope filter based on a classic with extensive controls, dual expression inputs, and an onboard effects loop.
JHS and Electro-Harmonix Unearth the “Lost” Big Muff 2, With Massive Low End for Bass
The “Lost” Big Muff returns as JHS and Electro-Harmonix unveil the Big Muff 2, a newly discovered Op-Amp fuzz with huge bass response.
Vulfpeck’s “MSG II” Hits YouTube as the Vinyl Release Highlights Joe Dart’s Live Mastery
Joe Dart’s tone and bass work shine throughout Vulfpeck’s MSG II, now streaming in full and released on vinyl for listeners wanting a deeper look at the performance.