Archive for 2026
La Bella’s Lords of the Low End Returns October 10th with Ian Martin Allison and More
La Bella Strings’ Lords of the Low End returns to Brooklyn on October 10th with Ian Martin Allison, bass builders, brands, gear, and more.
Vincen García Takes a Laid-Back, Melodic Approach to “Keep Calm”
Vincen García shows restraint and a melodic touch on "Keep Calm," a spacious live solo bass performance from his July 2026 set at Jazz in Marciac, France.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Double Down on “Let’s THRAK Again” With Two Distinct Versions
Tony Levin and Stick Men return with Let’s THRAK Again, a new album inspired by King Crimson’s THRAK featuring two distinct versions of the music.
Rama Custom Basses Pays Tribute to the First Electric Bass with the Tut Bass
Rama Custom Basses has unveiled the Tut Bass, a 30.5-inch short-scale model paying tribute to Paul Tutmarc’s pioneering Audiovox 736.
Paolo Gregoletto and Trivium Rip Through “Entrance of the Conflagration”
Trivium brings serious weight and plenty of hooks to “Entrance of the Conflagration” in the first installment of the band’s Live at The Hangar series.
Mario Guarini Digs Deep Into Pentatonics with New 524-Page Bass Book
Mario Guarini explores pentatonic scales and advanced harmonic concepts in a new 524-page bass book featuring more than 600 exercises.
Headrush Unveils FRFR-8 and FRFR-12 Powered Cabinets for Bass and Guitar
Headrush has launched the FRFR-8 and FRFR-12 powered cabinets, offering full-range sound for bass and guitar modeling rigs with up to 750 watts of power.
Watch Green Day’s Full Surprise Set Honoring Mike Dirnt at the 2026 Bass Magazine Awards
Green Day’s surprise Bass Magazine Awards set is now online, featuring Mike Dirnt, a rare “J.A.R.,” and an unforgettable night in a small room in full.
Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”
Dinosaur Jr. returns to its early sound on the new album “There Near,” featuring Lou Barlow’s fuzzy bass tones, and announces tour dates into 2027.
CFG Unveils SonikSphere NEO Wireless System for Bass and Guitar
CFG has introduced the SonikSphere NEO wireless system, offering 5.8 GHz operation, under 2.5 ms latency, a -10 dB pad, and 10+ hours of battery life.
Watch Joe Dart Lay Down the Bass Line on Vulfmon’s “92°”
Vulfmon’s “92°” features Joe Dart laying down a deep P Bass groove with flats, framed by the grainy, vintage look of the latest Vulfmon sessions.
050 Rosin Introduces Dark Formula for Double Bass
050 Rosin introduces the Dark Formula, a new double bass rosin designed for strong grip, clean response, warm tone, and better behavior in hot weather.