Archive for 2026
Weekly Top 10: Geezer Butler, Henrik Linder’s Mayones Cali, and the BOSS EX-4
Geezer Butler jams with Jack Black, BOSS unveils the EX-4, Mayones teams with Henrik Linder, and much more. Catch up on No Treble’s 10 most-read stories of the week.
Kevin Scott Brings the Low End Heat on Gov’t Mule’s “Shakedown Street”
Gov’t Mule tears into “Shakedown Street” in Chicago as Kevin Scott lays down a huge vintage P Bass and SVT groove while Warren Haynes plays Doug Irwin #024.
Dave Holland Celebrates 80 with “Freedom Call” Live Box Set
Dave Holland celebrates his 80th birthday with "Freedom Call," a collection of unreleased live recordings featuring his Sextet, Quintet, and Prism ensembles.
Joe Hubbard Breaks Down Chick Corea’s “Spain” in New Bass Course
Joe Hubbard breaks down Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a new bass course with 12 lessons, samba grooves, solo analysis, and backing tracks featuring Tom Brechtlein.
Billy Sheehan Unleashes the Bass Line Behind Mr. Big’s “Green Tinted Sixties Mind”
Billy Sheehan puts his signature Yamaha Attitude to work in this bass playthrough of Mr. Big’s “Green Tinted Sixties Mind.”
Joy Division’s “Eternal: Live” Collects 16 Performances in Massive Box Set
Joy Division's "Eternal: Live" collects 16 performances across 14 CDs and two DVDs, capturing Peter Hook's bass lines and the band's final concert in Birmingham.
Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.
Brent Harding Brings the Grit on Social Distortion’s “Tonight”
Brent Harding brings the grit on Social Distortion’s Apple Music Sessions performance of “Tonight,” laying down a punchy line on a vintage Precision Bass.
Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement due to arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place.
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
John Deacon’s Bass Drives Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” in Restored Budapest Footage
Watch John Deacon’s bass work shine in Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” restored in 4K from the band’s legendary 1986 Budapest concert.
I Was Mitch Hedberg’s Bass Player
A broken bass neck nearly kept Chuck Savage off Mitch Hedberg’s "Strategic Grill Locations." He shares how a borrowed upright helped him make the recording.