Archive for 2026 - Page 10
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.
Karina Rykman Leads the Charge on “Easy, Rider” for CBS Saturday Sessions
Karina Rykman leads her band through “Easy, Rider” on CBS Saturday Morning, delivering the bass-heavy groove at the heart of her new album, Late Checkout.
John Ferrara’s Two-Handed Tapping Drives Mono Means One’s “Creatures of Symmetry”
John Ferrara expands his solo bass compositions into Mono Means One’s "Creatures of Symmetry," blending two-handed tapping, odd-meter riffs, and trio interplay.
Mad Professor Introduces Milestone Germanium Fuzz Pedal
Mad Professor’s Milestone pairs vintage-inspired germanium fuzz with a two-band EQ and a transformer circuit designed for stacking with other effects pedals.
WATCH: Keanu Reeves on Bass, His Influences, and Finding His Place in Dogstar
Keanu Reeves opens up about bass, Dogstar, his Fender P and PJ basses, his GK rig, and the players who helped shape his approach to the instrument today.
Bruce Gertz Returns With 13 Solo Bass Pieces on “It’s Only A Bass”
Bruce Gertz explores bebop and modern jazz on "It's Only A Bass," his fourth solo bass album. Hear the opening track from the 13-song double bass collection.
Marleaux Unveils Artio Bass With Three Delano Pickups and a Multiscale Neck
Marleaux unveils the Artio, a Diva-inspired multiscale bass with three Delano pickups, 26 frets, and new active/passive electronics. Hear it in two demos.
The Wooten Brothers Bring the Heat to the ZigZag Jazz Festival
Victor Wooten locks in with The Wooten Brothers at Berlin’s ZigZag Jazz Festival, delivering deep grooves in newly released footage from the Gasometer.
Fender and MusicNomad Team Up on a Tool Kit for Guitar and Bass Setups
Fender and MusicNomad team up on a $79.99 tool kit for guitar and bass setups, with truss rod tools, screwdriver bits, socket sizes, and a travel case.
EBS Unveils the Session 110, a Tilt-Back Bass Combo Built for Gigs and Practice
EBS unveils the Session 110, a 110-watt tilt-back bass combo with a 10-inch speaker, flexible EQ, Bluetooth playback, and an XLR output for gigs and practice.
Nathan East Backs Trey Anastasio and John Mayer on “Ghost” at Crossroads 2026
Nathan East lays down the low end while Trey Anastasio and John Mayer stretch out on a 12 minute “What’s Going Through Your Mind” jam at Crossroads in Austin.
Stevie Wonder Opens the “Songs in the Key of Life” Vault, With Nathan Watts on Two Tracks
Stevie Wonder marks 50 years of Songs in the Key of Life with four unreleased tracks, including two with Nathan Watts, ahead of a full-album tour this fall.











