Archive for 2026 - Page 3
Henrik Linder Goes Mini With New Mayones Cali Signature Basses
Mayones teams up with Henrik Linder for the Cali HL 5 and 6, pairing a 17.1-inch scale with signature electronics. Watch the Dirty Loops bassist demonstrate.
Charles Berthoud Makes His Bass Sound Like a Monster Synth
Charles Berthoud gives his bass a futuristic makeover, using wild synth sounds from a Future Impact, neon strings, and glowing LED fretboard lights in a fun new performance.
Venom Bassist and Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant Dies at 63
Venom bassist and frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant has died at 63, leaving a legacy that helped shape black metal and generations of extreme metal musicians.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.
Karina Rykman Leads the Charge on “Easy, Rider” for CBS Saturday Sessions
Karina Rykman leads her band through “Easy, Rider” on CBS Saturday Morning, delivering the bass-heavy groove at the heart of her new album, Late Checkout.
John Ferrara’s Two-Handed Tapping Drives Mono Means One’s “Creatures of Symmetry”
John Ferrara expands his solo bass compositions into Mono Means One’s "Creatures of Symmetry," blending two-handed tapping, odd-meter riffs, and trio interplay.
Mad Professor Introduces Milestone Germanium Fuzz Pedal
Mad Professor’s Milestone pairs vintage-inspired germanium fuzz with a two-band EQ and a transformer circuit designed for stacking with other effects pedals.
WATCH: Keanu Reeves on Bass, His Influences, and Finding His Place in Dogstar
Keanu Reeves opens up about bass, Dogstar, his Fender P and PJ basses, his GK rig, and the players who helped shape his approach to the instrument today.
Bruce Gertz Returns With 13 Solo Bass Pieces on “It’s Only A Bass”
Bruce Gertz explores bebop and modern jazz on "It's Only A Bass," his fourth solo bass album. Hear the opening track from the 13-song double bass collection.
Marleaux Unveils Artio Bass With Three Delano Pickups and a Multiscale Neck
Marleaux unveils the Artio, a Diva-inspired multiscale bass with three Delano pickups, 26 frets, and new active/passive electronics. Hear it in two demos.
The Wooten Brothers Bring the Heat to the ZigZag Jazz Festival
Victor Wooten locks in with The Wooten Brothers at Berlin’s ZigZag Jazz Festival, delivering deep grooves in newly released footage from the Gasometer.
Fender and MusicNomad Team Up on a Tool Kit for Guitar and Bass Setups
Fender and MusicNomad team up on a $79.99 tool kit for guitar and bass setups, with truss rod tools, screwdriver bits, socket sizes, and a travel case.