Archive for 2026 - Page 19
Switching to 5-String Bass: Technique Changes, Low B Strategy & Rethinking the Fretboard
Thinking about switching to a 5-string bass? This lesson breaks down right- and left-hand technique changes, low B strategy, smarter root–fifth positioning, and how to reset your fretboard reference points.
The Who at Tanglewood 1970: The Original Lineup with Entwistle’s Thunder and Moon’s Mayhem
Watch The Who’s original lineup power through a full 1970 Tanglewood set, featuring John Entwistle’s massive tone and Keith Moon’s explosive drive.
CKY Bassist Mike Leon Exits Band, Cites “Toxicity” and “Unprofessionalism”
Mike Leon has exited CKY just weeks before a scheduled tour, citing toxicity and unprofessionalism in a candid statement. No replacement has been announced.
Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options
Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.
Alice Cooper Leads Hollywood Vampires in Rio With Duff McKagan Powering School’s Out
Alice Cooper takes School’s Out to Rock in Rio while Duff McKagan keeps the low end in session.
Rush Expand “Fifty Something” Tour Into 2027 with South America and Europe Dates
Rush have expanded their “Fifty Something” tour into 2027, adding South America, UK, and Europe dates with rotating setlists and two-set shows.
Bass of the Week: Inside Bryant Trenier’s Upright-Inspired Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitar
Bryant Trenier’s latest build is a 32” fretless acoustic bass crafted to sound as close to an upright as possible.
Tim Lefebvre’s Bass Groove Shines on Scary Pockets’ “Runnin”
Tim Lefebvre fuels Scary Pockets’ Runnin with rich P Bass tone, while Judith Hill delivers a powerful vocal over a tight, upbeat groove.
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm & Michael Manring Release Bass-Driven Prog Album “Dystopia”
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm, and Michael Manring join forces for "Dystopia", a bass-driven prog concept album featuring former Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander.
Weekly Top 10: Jack Bruce at Royal Albert Hall, Avant-Garde Chaos & New Bass Gear
Jack Bruce’s Royal Albert Hall performance, microtonal madness from Angine de Poitrine, Bass Gym grooves, and new gear headline this week’s Top 10.
Mudvayne’s “Death Blooms” Gets an Explosive Bass Playthrough by Kade Turner
There are certain bass lines that still hit like a punch to the chest. Mudvayne’s “Death Blooms” is one of them. In his latest playthrough, Kade Turner dives headfirst into that chaos and comes out swinging. Turner is playing a Warwick Thumb through a Gallien Krueger stack, and the combination absolutely snarls. The Warwick delivers that focused midrange grind while...
Bass Big Muff Pi 2: Electro-Harmonix Brings a “Lost” Big Muff Circuit to Bass
Electro-Harmonix launches the Bass Big Muff Pi 2, which tailors the long-lost Big Muff 2 circuit with Blend and Bass Boost controls for powerful, low-end-friendly fuzz.