Kevin Johnson

Hadrien Feraud has announced a new four-hour bass masterclass built around musical philosophy, transcription, modes, fretless bass, band playing, and more.

This week’s top No Treble stories include Ellen Alaverdyan, Sean Hurley, Marco Ronquillo, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and new bass gear.

Japanese boutique bass brand Kikuchi Guitars, led by master luthier Yoshi Kikuchi, is now available in the U.S. and Europe with its Hermes bass lineup.

Stuart Clayton has released "Solo Bass: 18 Solo Pieces for Bass Guitar," a new instructional book featuring original compositions, studies, classical arrangements, and more.

Haken has returned with “In a Fever Dream,” their first new song in three years. The track features Bryan Beller on bass following Conner Green’s departure.

Pachyderm Instruments has announced a limited run of signed Whamola Tour Edition instruments available at the Claypool Gold Tour merch booth.

Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.

Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2, a bass fuzz pedal with Blend, Gate, Crossover, DI output, Direct output, and more.

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the “Rats in a Cage” Tour, celebrating Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with dates across North America.

Geddy Lee sat down with Rick Beato to discuss Rush’s “50 Something” tour, his bass tone, choosing the set list, and working with drummer Anika Nilles.

Bassist Marco Ronquillo discusses his journey from El Salvador to Berklee, his Latin and funk influences, building an online presence, gear, and finding his own voice.

Seamoon FX has introduced More!, a streamlined one-knob bass pedal designed to enhance sub bass frequencies for a tone you feel as much as hear.