Bass Rig Breakdown: Dixie Dave Collins of Weedeater on Volume, Weight, and Everything on 10
Dixie Dave Collins walks through the brutally simple bass rig that has powered Weedeater for decades. Big cabs, old strings, and zero treble.
A Christmas Classic on Bass: Charles Berthoud Teams Up with Michael Manring
A Christmas standard gets a fresh bass-driven take as Charles Berthoud teams up with Michael Manring on fretless bass.
Metallica Release Abu Dhabi “Master of Puppets” Performance From F1 Weekend
Metallica deliver a heavy, nine minute performance of Master of Puppets live in Abu Dhabi during the Formula 1 weekend.
Brian Bromberg Takes the Upright Bass Center Stage on “Autumn Leaves” with His Acoustic Trio
Enjoy Brian Bromberg’s upright bass at the center of this live Autumn Leaves performance recorded in Tucson where his trio delivers a warm blend of melody rhythm and subtle energy.
Watch Jean-Michel Labadie and His Sandberg Bass Ignite Gojira’s Live “Stranded” at Bloodstock 2025
Gojira closes Bloodstock with a fiery performance of Stranded featuring Jean Michel Labadie and his signature Sandberg in a powerful live festival finale.
Michael League x Nate Smith: A London Performance That Hits Hard
Michael League’s vintage P Bass tone and subtle effects choices add real character to this hour long London set with Nate Smith, creating a laid back and engaging performance.
Watch: Henrik Linder Pushes the Low End on Jack Gardiner’s “Taxman”
Jack Gardiner’s original track Taxman features Owane and Henrik Linder in an upbeat progressive jam highlighted by tight interplay, bright energy, and sharp bass work.
Watch: Lari Basilio at Spoleto Jazz 2025 with Arthur de Palla’s Bass Leading the Groove
Lari Basilio leads the Spoleto Jazz 2025 performance with Arthur de Palla pushing the band forward and locking the set together on bass.
Watch: Alabama Shakes Share Updated Live Cut of “This Feeling,” Powered by Zac Cockrell on Bass
A live cut of “This Feeling” shows Alabama Shakes in peak shape, with Zac Cockrell’s P Bass shaping the warm low end that defines the track.
“Take Five” Reimagined: Ellen Alaverdyan Handles the Groove and the Melody with Gregg Bissonette
Ellen Alaverdyan handles melody and groove in a smooth Take Five performance with Gregg Bissonette adding lift and color for a tight and charming take on the classic tune.
Pino Palladino Brings Fretless Mastery to “That Was a Dream” with Blake Mills
Pino brings an easy fretless feel to this quiet duo performance with Blake Mills offering a clear look at his touch tone and space in a live setting. (158 characters)
Watch Jack Bruce on Fretless Warwick in a Newly Resurfaced 1991 Take on “Smiles and Grins”
Jack Bruce’s fretless Warwick tone stands out at Jazzgipfel supported by his Trace Elliot and Hartke rig offering a clear view of his phrasing and commanding presence.











