Archive for October 2026 - Page 5
Jackson Revisits Its First Five-String With David Ellefson Legend Series Bass
Jackson revisits David Ellefson’s first five-string bass with a limited-edition Legend Series model featuring EMG pickups, neck-through construction, and more.
Metallica Honors Cliff Burton With “The Call of Ktulu” at Sphere
Robert Trujillo takes on “The Call of Ktulu” at Sphere as Metallica honors Cliff Burton, who co-wrote the instrumental that closed Ride the Lightning.
Bootsy Collins Shares His Wildest Stories in Upcoming Memoir, “Funked Around, Found Out”
Bootsy Collins shares wild stories from his years with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic in his new memoir, "Funked Around, Found Out," arriving March 23.
Spector’s One-of-One Custom Shop Bass Will Benefit Breast Cancer Research
Spector’s one-of-one Rose Sparkle Custom Shop bass will benefit breast cancer research, with the winning bid donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Two Bass Monsters Collide on Toby Peterson Stewart and Jacob Umansky’s “Probably Fine”
Toby Peterson Stewart and Jacob Umansky reunite for “Probably Fine,” a bass heavy instrumental built around two Dingwalls, big technique, and tight interplay.
Remembering Ray Brown: Arni Egilsson Shares Stories of His Friend and Bass Hero
Arni Egilsson remembers Ray Brown on his centennial, sharing stories of their Hollywood sessions, Basses Loaded album, friendship, and unforgettable pranks.
Fender Refreshes American Professional Basses with V-Mod III Pickups
Fender updates its American Professional Jazz and Precision basses with V-Mod III pickups, redesigned bridges, and four- and five-string options.
Mattias Hägerstrand Takes on The Ocean’s Dynamic Post-Metal Track “Departure Song”
The Ocean bassist Mattias Hägerstrand delivers a full playthrough of “Departure Song,” showing how far a four string P Bass can go in modern post metal.
Walrus Audio Takes Lore and Fable Into Stereo With MKII Updates
Walrus Audio expands its Lore and Fable soundscape pedals with stereo operation, MIDI control, presets, and new ways to shape reverse and granular effects.
Ray Brown at 100: His Lasting Impact on Bassists
Celebrate Ray Brown’s centennial with seven bassists’ memories of his unmistakable sound, demanding lessons, generous spirit, and influence on generations.
The Red Clay Strays and Andrew Bishop Tear Into “Don’t Wanna Know” on Late Night
The Red Clay Strays hit Fallon with “Don’t Wanna Know,” while Andrew Bishop delivers the low end on a Banker Explorer bass through an Ampeg rig all night.
Don Was Gives the Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah” a Detroit Spin
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble put a Detroit spin on the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah with a new live album honoring Bob Weir, due out November 20.