“A Show of Hands” Turns 30: Victor Wooten Celebrates With Limited-Edition Yin-Yang Bass Statue
Thirty years after redefining solo bass, Victor Wooten honors "A Show of Hands" with a collectible bronze-finish statue.
Bass of the Week: Spector’s One-of-One 50th Anniversary Bass Stuns with Full-Fingerboard Inlay
Built on the NS-5 platform, Spector’s 50th Anniversary Custom Shop bass showcases master-grade maple and a historic inlay spanning the entire fingerboard.
Björn Meyer Expands the Language of Solo Electric Bass on “Convergence”
Björn Meyer releases "Convergence", a live-in-studio solo bass album featuring new six-string techniques, real-time effects, and magnetic string experiments.
Sire’s High-End F10, ESP’s NAMM Drop & Lettuce’s Erick Coomes Lead This Week’s Top 10
Sire’s premium F10 expansion, ESP’s new LTD DX basses, Erick Coomes with Lettuce, and more lead this week’s most-read stories on No Treble.
Donny Benét Drops “il Basso,” a Groove-Driven Love Letter to the Bass
Donny Benét releases "Il Basso," a new album celebrating the bass guitar with nods to Paul Jackson, Bernard Edwards, Jaco Pastorius, and more. Watch the videos for “School’s Out” and “Midnight Appointment.”
Washburn Revives the Wing Series with the Return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass
Washburn has revived its Wing Series with the return of the Scavenger ’78 Bass. Featuring mahogany construction and a classic P-style pickup, the vintage-inspired model lands at $699.
Flea Reimagines Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” as a Cinematic Bass & Trumpet Ballad
Flea has released an orchestral instrumental version of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” the third single from his upcoming solo album Honora. Listen and see tour dates.
NAMM 2026: Aguilar Supercharges Octamizer and TLC Compressor with DLX Upgrades
Aguilar debuts the Octamizer DLX and TLC DLX Compressor EQ at NAMM 2026. The new DLX pedals add DSP-powered tracking, octave-up capability, and 3-band EQ. Both are available now for $329.99.
Oteil Burbridge Expands the Jam: Oteil & Friends Announce 2026 Summer Tour
Oteil Burbridge has announced 2026 tour dates for Oteil & Friends, featuring Steve Kimock, Johnny Kimock, Lamar Williams Jr., and more. See the full schedule.
Nevermore Reveals New Lineup, Shares First Footage of 2026 Return
Nevermore has revealed its new lineup, including bassist Semir Özerkan, and shared first rehearsal footage ahead of its 2026 return shows and ProgPower USA appearance.
Derrick Hodge Unveils “Mind of a Dreamer,” a Genre-Blurring Suite with Nu Deco Ensemble
Derrick Hodge releases “Mind of a Dreamer,” a seven-movement suite with Nu Deco Ensemble blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and orchestral textures.
Danny Ziemann Announces Final Free Ear-Training Masterclass, “The 3D Listener”
Danny Ziemann announces his final free online ear-training masterclass, “The 3D Listener,” a two-day Zoom event focused on deep listening skills for musicians and bassists.