Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 12

Gov’t Mule expands its 2026 tour with a new spring run across the Midwest and Southeast, powered by bassist Kevin Scott.

Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.

Fodera and Trickfish have teamed up on a new Preamp & Practice Amp pedal, delivering Fodera-inspired tone shaping, flexible EQ, DI, and headphone practice features.

A chance NAMM encounter led us to Sadilah Guitars and their Rovid Fretless bass, a short-scale, desert-inspired build with earthy tone and unique design.

Nathan East teams up with Laney again for his first signature preamp, the Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE, featuring FET and Tube channels, LA-IR, and more.

Catch up on No Treble’s most-read stories from Jan 24–30, 2026, including standout NAMM gear, a new Cliff Burton bass, fretless innovations, and unforgettable performances.

Billy Bass Nelson, founding bassist of Funkadelic and key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 75. His legacy helped reshape funk music.

Warwick reveals its Limited Edition Fortress 2026 bass at NAMM, available in Masterbuilt and Teambuilt versions with premium woods, MEC electronics, and Custom Shop craftsmanship.

Orange Amplifiers revives the 2x15 format with the UK-built OBC215C bass cabinet, delivering 800 watts of deep, room-filling low end with Celestion Pulse 15 drivers.

Neural DSP unveils the Quad Cortex Mini at NAMM 2026, packing full Quad Cortex processing, a 7-inch touchscreen, and massive connectivity into a compact 3.3-pound unit.

Thundercat announces "Distracted," his first album since 2020, featuring Tame Impala, Lil Yachty, A$AP Rocky, and more. Out April 3.

Dakota Hernandez shares how he stepped into Treaty Oak Revival at a pivotal moment, bringing his own voice, tone, and approach to a band on the rise.