Archive for 2026 - Page 24

Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

Greensky Bluegrass turns Money for Nothing into a fast heavy bluegrass ripper with upright bass driving the whole thing hard.

Tech 21 unveils the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE, a new digital pedal designed to capture classic SansAmp feel with modern flexibility.

At NAMM 2026, MTD revealed a fully rebuilt Kingston bass line, with new materials, electronics, and design choices aimed at bringing it closer to the USA models.

A Bass Gym exercise focused on speed and flow, inspired by time spent playing a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass and the feel of a truly responsive instrument.

A highlight from NAMM 2026, Mohini Dey’s aggressive fusion performance blends high-level chops with groove-focused musical interaction.

Gov’t Mule expands its 2026 tour with a new spring run across the Midwest and Southeast, powered by bassist Kevin Scott.

Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.

An all-star group paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the Grammys, keeping it heavy and respectful on Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”

Fodera and Trickfish have teamed up on a new Preamp & Practice Amp pedal, delivering Fodera-inspired tone shaping, flexible EQ, DI, and headphone practice features.

A chance NAMM encounter led us to Sadilah Guitars and their Rovid Fretless bass, a short-scale, desert-inspired build with earthy tone and unique design.