Archive for 2026 - Page 11

Marcus Miller takes over DC JazzFest 2025 with a full-length set, dialing in his Fender Jazz Bass and Markbass tone across 77 minutes of focused, dynamic playing.

Peter Cetera’s classic Chicago performance, Fender’s 75th anniversary Precision Bass collection, new gear, lessons, and more in No Treble’s Weekly Top 10 for Mar. 21-27, 2026.

Joe Lally discusses The Messthetics’ new album "Deface the Currency," his years with Fugazi, bass gear, recording with Steve Albini, and his philosophy on groove, riffs, and authenticity.

Joe Dart leads the Fearless Flyers through a high-energy masterclass in groove, with tight interplay and a pocket that never loosens. (

Paul McCartney has announced his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due May 29, and shared the nostalgic lead single “Days We Left Behind.”

Genzler Amplification has introduced the Magellan 800+, an 800-watt bass head with upgraded drive circuitry, new EQ options, a variable high-pass filter, and more.

Mammoth WVH strip down “The Spell” for Apple Music, but Ronnie Ficarro’s bass makes sure the low end never disappears.

The new Source Audio Pathways Reverb & Tremolo pedal offers classic-inspired sounds, stereo connectivity, MIDI functionality, and deep preset flexibility for modern players.

The Gibson Thunderbird Bass returns for 2026 with modern upgrades, including EB Bass Humbuckers, Hipshot hardware, and a 34-inch scale.

Matteo Mancuso and Steve Vai light up Solar Wind, but Riccardo Oliva’s 6 string bass work is what holds it all together.

311 and Dirty Heads will reunite for the 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour, a summer run across North America featuring P-Nut, David Foral, and more.

Learn how to build better bass lines using a root–fifth–octave exercise that improves pinky strength, string crossing, and groove development over a minor chord progression.