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The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay
Basses

The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay

A historic 1969 Fender Jazz Bass purchased by James Brown for Bootsy Collins is back on the market, carrying decades of funk history and documentation.

Bassist Mohini Dey in Peak Form as Spirit Fingers Trio Ignite “Nails”
Bass Videos

Bassist Mohini Dey in Peak Form as Spirit Fingers Trio Ignite “Nails”

Captured live at JammJam, “Nails” showcases Mohini Dey and Spirit Fingers Trio in peak form, delivering progressive jazz with precision, fire, and intensity.

Les Claypool Expands Primus Lore With “Frizzle Fry” Graphic Novel, “The Phantoms of Barrington Hall”
News

Les Claypool Expands Primus Lore With “Frizzle Fry” Graphic Novel, “The Phantoms of Barrington Hall”

Les Claypool announces "Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall," a new graphic novel expanding Primus lore. Pre-orders are open now.

Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass
Basses

Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass

Markbass expands its Yellow Series with the MB5 Yellow JB, a five-string J-style bass featuring passive electronics, single coils, and the brand’s signature yellow finish.

Khruangbin Revisit The Universe Smiles Upon You II in Mesmerizing Live Session at The Current
Bass Videos

Khruangbin Revisit The Universe Smiles Upon You II in Mesmerizing Live Session at The Current

Khruangbin revisit their debut at The Current, where Laura Lee locks in the groove on her new signature Fender Jazz Bass.

U2 Surprise-Drops “Days of Ash” EP Featuring Adam Clayton’s Standout Bass Work
New Albums

U2 Surprise-Drops “Days of Ash” EP Featuring Adam Clayton’s Standout Bass Work

U2 surprise-drop Days of Ash, a six-song EP inspired by current events. Adam Clayton’s bass drives opener “American Obituary.”

Inside Corcoran Holt’s “Freedom of Art”: Legacy, Loss, and the DC Jazz Bass Lineage
Interviews

Inside Corcoran Holt’s “Freedom of Art”: Legacy, Loss, and the DC Jazz Bass Lineage

Corcoran Holt discusses his most personal album, "Freedom of Art," the DC jazz bass lineage, family, loss, and his role as an educator.

Stu Hamm Unleashes the Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby” in Solo Performance
Bass Videos

Stu Hamm Unleashes the Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby” in Solo Performance

Stu Hamm shares a solo performance on his Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby,” delivering melody, harmonics, and signature two handed technique.

Audiofab Unveils Frequency Distiller Special Blend: A Dual-Channel Bass Filter With Stereo Mode
Pedals & Effects

Audiofab Unveils Frequency Distiller Special Blend: A Dual-Channel Bass Filter With Stereo Mode

Audiofab updates its Frequency Distiller with the Special Blend model, adding enhanced filters, stereo input, and 26V internal headroom.

What a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass Taught Me About Feel, Groove, and Letting Go of Slap
Bass Gym

What a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass Taught Me About Feel, Groove, and Letting Go of Slap

A vintage 1964 Fender Jazz Bass inspired a fresh approach to groove—ditching slap for pick funk in B minor pentatonic with palm muting and sextuplet licks.

Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance
Bass Videos

Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance

Avishai Cohen leads his trio from the upright bass, blending groove, lyricism, and tight interplay in a performance bass players won’t want to miss.

Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass Returns in 2026 with All-Star Faculty and Historic LaFaro Bass
Events

Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass Returns in 2026 with All-Star Faculty and Historic LaFaro Bass

The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass returns July 19–25, 2026 at Drew University, featuring top faculty and Scott LaFaro’s Prescott bass.