Watch: Riccardo Oliva Showcases the Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series Bass
Riccardo Oliva puts the Ibanez MDM1606 to the test in a new demo video highlighting the six-string bass and the launch of the Mode Series line.
Ellen Alaverdyan Tackles Jaco Pastorius’s “Teen Town” with a Fretless 5-String
Ellen Alaverdyan delivers a focused take on Jaco Pastorius’s Teen Town, performing the famously demanding bass line on a five string fretless bass.
Bass Magazine Is About to Take Over NAMM Week With One of 2026’s Biggest Bass Events
The 2026 Bass Magazine Awards are coming up during NAMM week and are shaping up to be one of the biggest bass events of the year.
Bob Weir Takes the Stage for One of His Final Performances With Dead & Company
This August 3 Dead & Company performance is now remembered as one of Bob Weir’s last shows, capturing the band deep in the music.
Teddy Swims Joins Tedeschi Trucks Band, with Bassist Brandon Boone Powering a “Feelin’ Alright” Tribute to Joe Cocker at the Rock Hall
Teddy Swims joins Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Rock Hall for Feelin Alright with Brandon Boone’s P Bass and Ampeg rig holding down a deep soulful pocket.
Bassist Masaaki Saito Explores Ibanez’s Reimagined Mode Series Bass
Ibanez’s Mode Series gets a real-world test as Masaaki Saito explores the MDM1305’s slap response, clarity, and modern tonal control.
Watch Vincen García Channel Speed, Precision, and Feel Into the High-Motion Groove of “JET LAG”
Vincen García delivers another focused performance on JET LAG, pairing fast moving groove with precision, feel, a Yamaha bass, and a wall of Ampeg amps.
Richard Bona Takes on Teen Town: A Live Tribute to Jaco Pastorius
Richard Bona delivers a two hour live set in Germany, with a standout moment covering Jaco Pastorius’ iconic Teen Town.
Juna Serita Leads a Tight Funk Groove on Bass and Vocals in “Spark / Do Your Thing”
Juna Serita commands the groove on bass and vocals, blending slap, feel, and musical restraint into a funk performance that stays locked from start to finish.
Long-Lost NBC Studios Performance Captures David Goldflies Powering the Allman Brothers in 1981
This 1981 NBC Studios performance captures the Allman Brothers on Ramblin’ Man, with David Goldflies holding down a deep, steady pocket.
Cody Wright Dials In the Groove on a 1962 Precision Bass at Norman’s Rare Guitars
Cody Wright grooves on a vintage Precision Bass at Norman’s Rare Guitars, focusing on feel, pocket, and why a good P Bass never gets old.
Proof the Groove Endures: Paul Turner on Fire in Jamiroquai’s New Live Performance
This new Jamiroquai live performance captures the band firing on all cylinders, with Paul Turner holding it down on bass via Trickfish.