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Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Managing Editor

Kevin joined No Treble in 2009 as a contributor and later became the Managing Editor. Kevin is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is Jazz Division Head for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other events. He’s also a freelance bassist and teacher in the Northern Virginia area. Though his performances revolve around jazz, Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between.

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Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More

Darkglass Electronics has launched the Anagram Marketplace, adding third-party plugins, amp sims, and creative tools to its multi-effects platform.

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar
Amps

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar

Sunn Amps has launched the Beta Mini, a 200-watt compact amp head with dual channels, analog MOSFET design, and bass/guitar voicing for just 3.9 pounds.

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak
New Albums

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak

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

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone

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.

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”
Basses

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”

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 Is Taking Bassology to Las Vegas in 2026
Events

Anthony Wellington Is Taking Bassology to Las Vegas in 2026

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

Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories

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 With BassTheWorld for Its Most Refined J-Style Bass Yet
Basses

Harley Benton Teams With BassTheWorld for Its Most Refined J-Style Bass Yet

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.

Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour
New Albums

Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour

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.

Mesa/Boogie Introduces the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II With a 40% Smaller Chassis
Pedals & Effects

Mesa/Boogie Introduces the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II With a 40% Smaller Chassis

Mesa/Boogie has introduced the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II, a compact bass preamp and DI pedal with a 40% smaller chassis, sweepable mids, hi-pass filter, and more.

Carlos Henriquez Reimagines Thelonious Monk on “Monk Con Clave”
New Albums

Carlos Henriquez Reimagines Thelonious Monk on “Monk Con Clave”

Carlos Henriquez reimagines Thelonious Monk on "Monk Con Clave," blending jazz, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with bold arrangements and standout bass lines.

Fender Unveils Vintera III Bass Series with New Jazz, Precision & Bass VI Models
Basses

Fender Unveils Vintera III Bass Series with New Jazz, Precision & Bass VI Models

Fender introduces the Vintera III Series, featuring new Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Bass VI models inspired by iconic ‘60s and ‘70s designs, with prices starting at $1,249.