Weekly Top 10: Quintin Berry, McGrath Guitars, and Must-Hear Bass Lines

Each week, we look at the No Treble reader favorites and compile the most-read articles of the week. This week featured player news, new gear, and tons of tasty bass licks.

Our list begins with a GoFundMe campaign for Quintin Berry, whose “cradle style” bass playing has been an inspiration for years. He’ll be out of commission following a surgery, so this is a great chance for the bass community to give back as he recovers.

Next up is the McGrath Guitars 12 Way Rotary Selector, a device that unlocks a huge sound palette for three-pickup basses. Other top stories include our Bass of the Week and grooves from Kevin Scott, Wes Stephenson, Phil Lesh, and more.

1. GoFundMe Launched for Bassist Quintin Berry

A GoFundMe has launched for bassist Quintin Berry as he prepares for prostate surgery and a recovery period expected to keep him out of work. Learn how to help.

2. McGrath Guitars Introduces 12 Way Rotary Selector for Three-Pickup Basses

McGrath’s 12 Way Rotary Selector adds 12 pickup configurations, relay switching, and favorite recall to its three-pickup Thunderhorse basses.

3. Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass Puts a Semi-Hollow Spin on the Short Scale

Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass pairs a 30-inch short scale with a lightweight semi-hollow body and a wide range of custom woods, pickups, and hardware options.

4. Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott Writes His Own Bass Line to KPop Demon Hunters on Scott’s Bass Lessons

Kevin Scott brings his Moollon bass to Scott’s Bass Lessons, where he hears KPop Demon Hunters for the first time and writes his own bass line.

5. Wes Stephenson’s Bass Tone is Massive on Mark Lettieri Group’s “Grillman”

Mark Lettieri Group revisits “Grillman” live, featuring Wes Stephenson’s deep pocket, smooth tone, and tasteful runs on bass.

6. Watch Phil Lesh Weave Through “Deal” at the Fare Thee Well Reunion

Featuring Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, Jeff Chimenti, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann on "Deal" from Fare Thee Well.

7. Mastodon Summon the Low-End Spirits in “Your Ghost Again” Tour Video

Troy Sanders leads the charge on bass and vocals in Mastodon’s heavy new “Your Ghost Again” 2026 European tour highlights video.

8. Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II Brings New Sustain Tools for Bass and Beyond

The Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II revamps its piano-style sustain concept with Spectral Sampling, expanded controls, XLR input, and infinite layering.

9. Rocco Palladino Joins Yussef Dayes for a Roots-Driven Cape Town Session

Rocco Palladino brings serious weight to Yussef Dayes’ Cape Town session, locking in as the band leans into African roots and choir-driven grooves.

10. Will Lee and Steve Gadd Bring Serious Pocket to “Close Call”

Will Lee locks in with Steve Gadd as Simon Oslender leads a joyful, swinging live performance of “Close Call” from On A Roll Live, recorded in Germany.