Archive for October 2026 - Page 7
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
John Deacon’s Bass Drives Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” in Restored Budapest Footage
Watch John Deacon’s bass work shine in Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” restored in 4K from the band’s legendary 1986 Budapest concert.
I Was Mitch Hedberg’s Bass Player
A broken bass neck nearly kept Chuck Savage off Mitch Hedberg’s "Strategic Grill Locations." He shares how a borrowed upright helped him make the recording.
Keep It Groovy: Three Major Triad Shapes Every Bass Player Should Know
Learn three major triad shapes on bass with this Keep It Groovy lesson, using a G–C–D–C progression in 6/8 to practice chord tones and move around the neck.
Nathan East Takes on Jazz Fusion with John McLaughlin at Crossroads 2026
Nathan East joined John McLaughlin at Crossroads 2026 for a fiery jazz fusion set featuring “Little Miss Valley,” “Jean Pierre,” and plenty more music.
BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, packing 120 effects, bass-tuned sounds, flexible routing, and four simultaneous effects into a compact pedal.
Ampeg Adds a 4-Ohm Venture VB-212 for Single-Cab Rigs
Ampeg adds a 4-ohm Venture VB-212 bass cabinet with two 12-inch Lavoce woofers, a 40-pound build, and a single-cab option for Venture heads’ full rated output.
Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul to Fallon With Zac Cockrell on Bass
Alabama Shakes returned to late night with “I Feel Hope Coming,” featuring Zac Cockrell on bass and a soulful groove from their new album, I Must Be Dreaming
Oteil Burbridge Heads West with Oteil & Friends for March 2027 Tour
Oteil & Friends will play seven shows in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest in March 2027. Get the tour dates, full lineup, and more from Oteil Burbridge.
Bass of the Week: Conway’s MPS Gets the Ghost Burst Treatment
Conway Guitars’ MPS Mark Peric Signature bass features a semi-hollow walnut body, Ghost Burst finish, 32-inch scale, Bartolini pickups, and Mike Pope preamp.
Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black’s Jack Sabbath for “War Pigs”
Geezer Butler closed out Jack Sabbath’s Power to the People set with “War Pigs” after Revel Ian handled bass on the band’s Sabbath and Ozzy covers live.
Lalah Hathaway Returns With “Made In Chicago,” Featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith
Lalah Hathaway returns with "Made In Chicago," a soulful tribute to her hometown featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith on bass. Hear the album opener, “47th Street.”