Sire Expands Its Boutique Line with the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026
Sire Guitars unveiled the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC at NAMM 2026, expanding its boutique-inspired bass lineup with single-cut, double-cut, and headless options.
Michael League Leads Snarky Puppy on 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating “Somni”
Snarky Puppy will tour the U.S. this fall in support of "Somni," their second collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra, led by bassist Michael League.
Bass of the Week: A Lacewood-Laced Masterpiece from Beardly Customs
From lacewood and ambrosia maple to Turner multi-coils, this Beardly Customs Bass of the Week is a showcase of thoughtful design and tone.
Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Luce: A Studio-Grade Tube DI with British Console DNA
Luce is Jad Freer Audio’s new tube DI, pairing an ECC88/6922 tube with a Carnhill transformer for rich, console-style tone in the studio or on stage.
Billy Sheehan, Fodera x Trickfish, and Ibanez Mode Series Top No Treble’s Weekly Chart
Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big lead No Treble’s Weekly Top 10, alongside new NAMM gear from Fodera, Trickfish, Ibanez, Tech 21, Warwick, and more.
Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77
Fred Smith, bassist for the influential New York band Television, has died at 77. Known for his melodic, song-first approach, Smith helped define the sound of the NYC punk era.
ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing
New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.
Nine Inch Nails Reloads the Low End With Stu Brooks for 2026 “Peel It Back” Tour
Nine Inch Nails have added Stu Brooks as their new touring bassist for the 2026 “Peel It Back” tour. The seasoned player joins the band after a long lineage of elite NIN bassists.
Music Man DarkRay II Adds Built-In Octave Effects to the Darkglass-Powered StingRay
Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.
Ron Carter Explores Jazz-Gospel Roots with Ricky Dillard on “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.
Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp
The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.
Tech 21 Brings SansAmp Into the Digital Era With the Programmable Bass Driver ELITE
Tech 21 unveils the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE, a new digital pedal designed to capture classic SansAmp feel with modern flexibility.