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Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.

After serving as its bassist for 21 years, Ricky Phillips has left Styx. He shared the news on Facebook, stating that after a long career it was time to take a breather.

Bass Upfront’s David Sutkin has an astounding bass collection. We’ve taken a look at two of his Stradi basses before, but he’s just shared his latest addition to the lot. The Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant” is the first one to land in the U.S.

Colin Greenwood of Radiohead has announced a new book of photography documenting the band between 2003 and 2016. “How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead” gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the highly influential band.

Lollar Pickups has introduced a new set called the DC J-Bass, which they describe as a “dual coil twist on the well-known and well-loved Jazz Bass pickup design.” The new design is hum-canceling while also offering a hotter and fuller-bodied Jazz Bass sound.

1994 was a great year for rock. Some of the most iconic and influential albums were released that year, including “Purple” from the Stone Temple Pilots and “Throwing Copper” by Live. Now, the two bands are teaming up for a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark records.

One of the basses that caught our attention at the NAMM Show this year was the Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn Bass, and now we have more details about it.

One of the most anticipated tours of 2024 is the Sessanta tour, which will feature A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer all on one stage to celebrate singer Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday. Now the groups have revealed that they’ve made an album together.

After the enormous response to their 2024 tour, the Dixie Dregs have added nine new stops to the schedule. Dixie Dregs reunited its original lineup in 2018 for the “Dawn of the Dregs” tour. The band’s lineup for 2024 includes the original members plus Jordan Rudess.

Line 6 has unveiled the Pod Express Bass pedal, which acts as an amp and effects processor. With sounds derived from the company’s Helix processors, the new model packs a lot in.

Bootsy Collins has dropped a new single, and he called on some top-shelf artists to contribute. “The Influencers” features Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Dave Stewart, Fantaazma, and West Coast Stone.

Singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has announced a lengthy summer tour with his Large Band. The 15-piece ensemble is anchored by the bearded bass master Leland Sklar, who has been working with Lovett for four decades.