Archive for August 2026 - Page 8

Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, and Steve Vai will bring BEAT back for a final North American tour with Terry Bozzio taking over on drums.

Charles Berthoud plays a fretless Le Fay bass and adds an ebow as he joins Mike Dawes for a tapping heavy take on “Belle Insomnie” at The Mount Without.

Chase Bliss Audio has unveiled the Bad Mood, a two-channel stereo pedal combining micro-loops, modulation, interactive effects, and MIDI control.

Rob Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass pairs a chambered mahogany body with flame maple, checkerboard binding, abalone purfling, and vintage style.

This 1984 performance of King Crimson’s “Sleepless” captures Tony Levin using slap bass, delay, and his yellow Music Man to power the song’s pulse live.

Acme Sound founder Andy Lewis has suspended cabinet production and is searching for someone interested in taking over the longtime bass gear company.

Kiesel’s Antares Bass leads this week’s most-read stories, alongside new Winzz basses, Bootsy Collins, Becky Baldwin, and more.

Christian McBride, Warren Wolf, Sheléa, Joe Farnsworth, and Emmet Cohen deliver a spirited two hour performance rooted in straight ahead jazz and swing.

P-Funk bassist Lige Curry joins Mane Custom Bass for the KJ5 Standard, a 35-inch five-string with Jazz pickups and a three-band EQ.

Harley Benton’s new PB-62 and JB-62 Aged Series basses feature hand-worn finishes, alder bodies, Alnico pickups, and light or heavy aging for just $238.

Stick Men’s “Komodo” pairs Tony Levin’s Chapman Stick with dense rhythms, sharp turns, and a striking performance setting ahead of the trio’s new album.

Damian Erskine has launched three BassEducation apps for musicians, including a versatile metronome, tuner, and customizable ear trainer.