Archive for 2026 - Page 17
Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Gets Signature Hybrid Nickel Strings with Dunlop
Dunlop has teamed up with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello to release Hybrid Nickel Wound bass strings designed for clarity, punch, and a fat low end.
Mane Custom Bass Launches KJ5 Series with Exotic Woods and Bartolini Electronics
Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.
Mastodon Unleash “Blood and Thunder” at Bloodstock 2025
Watch Mastodon rip through “Blood and Thunder” at Bloodstock 2025, with Troy Sanders locking in the low end on one of metal’s most enduring tracks.
Sting’s Sting 3.0 Tour Expands with Fall 2026 Dates and Brooklyn Residency
Sting has announced a fall 2026 North American leg of his Sting 3.0 tour, performing in a trio with Dominic Miller and Chris Maas. See the full list of dates.
This G Major Bass Exercise Will Push Your Left-Hand Stretch to the Limit
Bassist Marek Bero shares a challenging Bass Gym exercise in G major designed to strengthen your left hand, expand your reach, and unlock new interval possibilities on the fretboard.
Watch Jacob Umansky Rip Through Interval’s “Lacuna” on the Dingwall Sol Signature Bass
Jacob Umansky demos his Dingwall Sol Signature at NAMM 2026 with a full playthrough of Intervals’ “Lacuna,” all clank, clarity, and control
Gorillaz Reveal 2026 North American Tour Featuring Live Bassist Seye Adelekan
Gorillaz have announced their first extensive North American tour in four years behind the new album The Mountain. The arena run features bassist Seye Adelekan in the live band, with support from Little Simz and Deltron 3030.
BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229
The new BOSS GX-1B bass multi-effects pedal offers AIRD amp modeling, 130+ effects, Bluetooth streaming, and flexible power options in a compact design.
Nathan East to Anchor Eric Clapton’s 2026 Midwest Tour
Nathan East will once again hold down the low end as Eric Clapton returns to the Midwest this fall for a six-date U.S. tour with Jimmie Vaughan.
The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined
Built in Brooklyn, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass pairs mahogany warmth, custom humbuckers, and striking turquoise fret markers.
Federico Malaman Trio Brings Warmth and Melody to “Song for Marco”
A new live performance from Federico Malaman’s trio highlights “Song for Marco,” with melodic piano and a wide, polished bass tone throughout.
February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10
February brought a wave of new bass gear as we explored NAMM 2026 highlights. Here are the 10 most-read bass gear stories on No Treble for February 2026.











