Archive for 2026 - Page 13

Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar’s Fender Precision Bass, David Emm’s Ultralight Bass, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and more lead this week’s top 10.

Rush’s “YYZ” gets a sharp rehearsal workout from the Martin Miller Session Band, with Ben Jud on five string Marleaux bass and the whole group locked in.

Ron Carter returns to Birdland in NYC this October for his annual Ron-tober residency, featuring 29 performances with four ensembles and weekly livestreams.

Bakithi Kumalo and Steve Gadd lock in on Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” in this standout performance from The Quiet Celebration Concert film.

DiCosimo Audio updates its 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026 with a smaller enclosure and a more efficient power circuit while preserving its vintage-inspired tone.

David Ellefson will perform Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction in full on a 12-date Bass Warrior Tour across Europe this December. See the full itinerary.

Ashdown expands its U.S. reach through 300 Guitar Center stores and Musician's Friend online, bringing bass amps, instruments and effects to more players.

Billy Strings brings “Malfunction Junction” to Austin City Limits, with Royal Masat driving the tune on upright bass in a bluegrass-style stage setup.

Phil Jones and La Bella are accepting submissions for the 2027 Solo Bass Contest, held January 29 in Anaheim during the NAMM Show.

The Bass Nerds catch up with High Fade bassist Ollie Sentance for a look at his custom Sandberg, compact pedalboard, and hard hitting touring bass rig.

Sadowsky expands the MetroExpress line with Modern Fretless basses featuring roasted flame maple fingerboards, soapbar pickups, and active electronics.

Sturgill Simpson’s Johnny Blue Skies project stretches “It Ain’t All Flowers” past 10 minutes in Berkeley, with Kevin Black locking down the psychedelic jam.