Archive for February 2026 - Page 6

Luce is Jad Freer Audio’s new tube DI, pairing an ECC88/6922 tube with a Carnhill transformer for rich, console-style tone in the studio or on stage.

Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big lead No Treble’s Weekly Top 10, alongside new NAMM gear from Fodera, Trickfish, Ibanez, Tech 21, Warwick, and more.

Erick Coomes keeps it deep and relaxed on bass as Lettuce blends jazz R&B and reggae vibes during a live Capitol Theatre performance

Fred Smith, bassist for the influential New York band Television, has died at 77. Known for his melodic, song-first approach, Smith helped define the sound of the NYC punk era.

New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.

As Jack Gardiner’s Fan Boy ramps up the intensity, Henrik Linder’s bass work keeps the track grounded, relaxed, and cool.

Nine Inch Nails have added Stu Brooks as their new touring bassist for the 2026 “Peel It Back” tour. The seasoned player joins the band after a long lineage of elite NIN bassists.

Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.

This newly released HD throwback captures Kiss on MTV Unplugged, proving Rock and Roll All Nite still works when the amps are gone.

Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

Greensky Bluegrass turns Money for Nothing into a fast heavy bluegrass ripper with upright bass driving the whole thing hard.