This Week’s Top 10: Oteil Burbridge, Fender Jazz Bass, Keanu Reeves and More

This week’s highlights include new gear, exclusive interviews, and killer performances. Let’s dive in.

The most-read article on No Treble featured the Fender American Vintage II ’66 Jazz Bass, which got a new colorway for 2026. Lake Placid Blue, which the company began using in 1959, joins the previous colors of Sea Foam Green, 3-Color Sunburst, and Olympic White. All other details of the model remain the same, from the vintage-style neck profile to the heirloom-quality year-specific pickups.

We were honored to spend some time with Oteil Burbridge, who shared some personal insights about his new album, The Offering, his time with Colonel Bruce Hampton, Dead & Company, and – of course – his gear. He’ll be on the road later this year with John Scofield’s Electrospective tour.

“John Scofield is the first of my like childhood teenage heroes that called me for one of his gigs,” he said. “It’s a long time coming for me to get called for a gig like that and be nervous and excited like a kid, you know?”

The most-watched daily video featured Keanu Reeves laying it down with Dogstar on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Other reader favorites this week include Chris Wyse with the Hollywood Vampires, our Bass of the Week, and Fender’s new V2 pedals. Check below to get caught up on the week.

1. Fender Adds Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II ’66 Jazz Bass

Fender has added Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass lineup for 2026, joining three existing finishes on the vintage-inspired model.

2. Oteil Burbridge on “The Offering,” the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and Finding the Magic

Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.

3. Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Hit Fallon with a Hard-Hitting Performance of “Joy”

Keanu Reeves digs in with a nasty pick tone as Dogstar takes “Joy” to national TV.

4. Chris Wyse Goes Upright for Hollywood Vampires’ Take on David Bowie’s “Heroes”

Hollywood Vampires revisit David Bowie’s “Heroes” at Montreux, with Johnny Depp on lead vocals and Chris Wyse holding down the low end on upright bass.

5. Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Chaser “Northern Lights” Turns a Shelved Build Into Something Special

Zoot Bass luthier Mike Walsh shares the story of the Chaser “Northern Lights,” a four-string with Wal-style pickups and an unusual B-E-A-D tuning.

6. Fender Updates The Bends and The Pelt with Bass-Friendly V2 Pedals

Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.

7. New Thin Lizzy Video Captures Phil Lynott Playing a Roland G33 on “The Boys Are Back in Town”

Thin Lizzy just released this scorching 1983 take on “The Boys Are Back in Town,” with Phil Lynott looking and sounding impossibly cool on bass again.

8. Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass

Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.

9. Pops Magellan Absolutely Takes Over This Sweetwater Studios Session

Pops Magellan beams into Sweetwater Studios with a four song set, two killer basses and an Ampeg rig delivering plenty of extraterrestrial low end tones.

10. Ron Carter and Richard Galliano Show What Two Masters Can Do with Bass and Accordion

Ron Carter and Richard Galliano bring decades of chemistry to “It’s About Time,” filling the NOSPR Concert Hall with nothing but bass and accordion alone.

From our Oteil Burbridge interview to Fender’s latest Jazz Bass and Keanu Reeves with Dogstar, catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.

Oteil Burbridge gets personal, Fender gives the ’66 Jazz Bass a classic new look, and Keanu Reeves brings the low end to late night. Here are this week’s most-read and most-watched stories on No Treble.