Archive for 2026 - Page 16
Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour
The Stray Cats have announced a 2026 U.S. tour after canceling last year’s dates due to Brian Setzer’s health. Slap bass master Lee Rocker returns to anchor the rockabilly trio.
This Hybrid Chestnut 8-String Bass by May Custom Basses Is Stunning
The May Custom Basses DCSM8MS Origin is a striking multi-scale 8-string bass featuring hybrid stabilized chestnut, three Ulyate pickups, and neck-through construction.
Gorillaz Make Their SNL Debut with a Two-Song Set: “Clint Eastwood” and “The Moon Cave,” Featuring Bassist Seye Adelekan
Gorillaz made their debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, delivering a two song set that pulled together several corners of their musical universe. The band opened with “Clint Eastwood,” joined by the track’s original guest, Del the Funky Homosapien, before shifting into “The Moon Cave,” a newer cut from the album The Mountain. That performance brought an eclectic lineup to...
EarthQuaker Devices Unveils Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter for Massive Soundscapes
EarthQuaker Devices has unveiled the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter, a new pedal designed to generate massive ambient soundscapes with manual, envelope, and LFO modes.
Bass News Roundup: Boss GX-1B, Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart’s Vulfmon Groove & More
This week’s bass highlights include the Boss GX-1B pedal, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart with Vulfmon, new gear, lessons, and more.
Kade Turner Covers Tool’s “Schism,” One of Bass’s Most Iconic Lines
Watch Kade Turner power through Tool’s “Schism,” using a Warwick 4-string, GK Legacy stack, and Bass Whammy to capture the song’s unmistakable bass tone.
Don’t Throw Away Your Strings: FRET12 Launches the “String Thing” Upcycling Figure
FRET12 has introduced the String Thing, a DIY collectible figure designed to be wrapped with old guitar or bass strings, giving dead strings a creative second life.
Paul McCartney’s Record-Setting Yamaha BB-1200 Leads Auction With Basses by Dusty Hill and John McVie
Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.
Watch Keanu Reeves Hold Down the Groove in Dogstar’s New “All In Now” Video
Dogstar have released the official video for “All In Now,” the title track of their upcoming album. Keanu Reeves holds down the bass as the trio launches a new tour era.
Keanu Reeves Returns to the Low End as Dogstar Announces “All In Now” and 2026 Tour
Keanu Reeves and Dogstar have announced their new album All In Now, arriving May 29, along with a global tour and a heavy new title track.
Upton Bass Launches Chicago Double Bass Inspired by the Kay M-1
Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.
Billy Sheehan in Action: Mr. Big’s “Take Cover” Surfaces from 2009 Japan Show
Mr. Big have released a live clip of “Take Cover” from a massive 2009 show in Japan, featuring Billy Sheehan on his red Yamaha Attitude and Paul Gilbert in top form.