Archive for June 2026 - Page 5
Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker
Höfner has reportedly been acquired by GEWA, with plans to continue producing the iconic 500/1 Violin Bass under new ownership.
Bass Gym: A Bach-Inspired Bass Exercise for Dexterity, Stamina, and Sequencing
This Bass Gym lesson turns a Bach-style C minor sequence into a practical bass exercise for dexterity, stamina, memory, and control across the neck.
Scott Shriner Brings the P Bass Punch on Weezer’s New Wednesday Collaboration
Weezer teams up with Wednesday on “We Might As Well Be Strangers,” with Scott Shriner holding it down on his vintage Fender P Bass.
John B. Williams, Bassist for Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall, Dies at 85
John B. Williams, the acclaimed bassist known for his work with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, Nancy Wilson, and Horace Silver, has died at 85.
Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Expands the Pedal With 74 Algorithms and 1,000+ Presets
Eventide has unveiled the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2, packing 74 algorithms, over 1,000 presets, USB-C, MIDI, and updated controls.
JINJER’s “Tantrum” Gets a Crushing Bass Playthrough from Eugene Abdukhanov
Eugene Abdukhanov’s “Tantrum” bass playthrough showcases crushing tone, tight grooves, and his Mayones multiscale five-string.
Phil Jones Bass Brings Its Solo Bass Contest to the UK for the First Time
Phil Jones Bass will host its first UK Solo Bass Contest and Bass Expo on September 5th in Penarth, Wales, with prizes and exhibitors.
Bass of the Week: Di Donato’s Hasaki Bass “Quattro” Is a Gold-Leaf Short-Scale Stunner
Di Donato Guitars brings its Hasaki design to bass with the short-scale Hasaki Bass “Quattro,” featuring an aluminum backbone.
corto.alto’s KEXP Session Is a Bass-Driven Trip-Hop Jazz Experience
corto.alto’s Live on KEXP session is a must-watch for bassists, with Liam Shortall building a huge sound from a compact trio.
Zorg Effects Celebrates 10 Years With Limited-Edition Artist Series Pedals
Zorg Effects has unveiled a limited 10th anniversary pedal series, including a gold sparkle Glorious Basstar overdrive for bassists.
Tony Levin’s “Frame by Frame” Performance Leads This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Tony Levin’s BEAT performance, Blackbeard’s Brontolo Double, funk bass lessons, Victor Wooten’s gear, and more top this week’s reader favorites.
Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, and Asheville Symphony Orchestra Take On “Shakedown Street”
Warren Haynes’s new “Shakedown Street” live video features Oteil Burbridge in a symphonic take on the Grateful Dead classic.











