Archive for 2026 - Page 5

Cory Wong's live take on “Ain’t It Fun,” with Tema Siegel on vocals and Yohannes Tona driving the pocket on 5-string Jazz Bass.

Newly released recordings from Oscar Peterson’s 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge engagement capture Ray Brown at his swinging, lyrical best with Ed Thigpen.

In this interview, Dave Marks talks tone, touring, and stepping into the Hans Zimmer show with just days to prepare.

This week’s Bass of the Week is a five-string Serek Midwestern 2 with a 32-inch scale, mahogany build, ebony fingerboard, and Nordstrand Zen Blades.

What starts as a soundcheck becomes a deep pocket groove as Derek Frank leans into a wah soaked bass line with full band interplay. (

Todd Rundgren is auctioning a rare Danelectro Longhorn bass used on his 1973 album "A Wizard, a True Star" to support music education through the Spirit of Harmony Foundation.

Anthony Wellington has announced Bassology Around the World Las Vegas 2026, an eight-night instructional trip featuring classes, private lessons, and excursions.

Billy Talent shares their version of Rush’s “Limelight,” featuring a strong vocal performance and a Jazz Bass tone that stays true to the original feel.

Fender’s Vintera III series leads this week’s top bass stories, alongside Dogstar’s new single, Rock Hall inductees, and more must-read bass news.

Harley Benton teams up with BassTheWorld’s Gregor Fris for the MV-4JB Plus Signature bass, featuring Kloppmann pickups, premium woods, and high-end appointments.

Molinari’s fretless 5 string cuts through “Minerva” with stunning intonation, leading a progressive fusion track where solo bass moments hit just as hard as the riffs.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release "Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1" on May 22, 2026, just as the Claypool Gold tour gets underway.