Trace Elliot Expands Effects Line With Bass-Focused Overdrive Pedal
Trace Elliot has unveiled a new Bass Overdrive Pedal designed to deliver tube-like grit while preserving low-end clarity and definition.
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency Proceedings
Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, with restructuring plans underway.
Genzler Unveils Magellan ULV Series: Ultra-Light Vertical Bass Cabinets
The new Genzler Magellan ULV cabinets combine neodymium speakers, vertical design, and ultra-light construction for powerful, compact bass tone.
Jon von Boehm Announces New Album Reflections, Shares Urgent New Single “Not Today”
Nashville bassist Jon von Boehm previews his upcoming album "Reflections" with the cinematic new single “Not Today.”
Winter NAMM 2026: Stradi’s Fretless Symphony Bass Is a Masterclass in Craft and Storytelling
From gold-highlighted poplar burl to a fretless pale moon ebony board, Stradi’s Symphony bass stood out at Winter NAMM 2026.
Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, longtime bassist for Scorpions and a key contributor to their classic era, has died at 71 after a private battle with cancer.
Fodera Honors a Bass Icon With the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch Standard
Fodera expands its Standard series with the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch, honoring the bassist’s original 1983 instrument with modern refinements.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Fire Up 2026 With New Album “Future Soul” and Massive Tour
Tedeschi Trucks Band fire up a new chapter with Future Soul and an extensive North American tour in 2026.
Cliff Burton’s Legacy Lives On With Aria Pro II SB-CLB Signature Bass
Aria Pro II pays tribute to Cliff Burton with the SB-CLB Signature Bass, recreating the tone and feel of his iconic Aria era.
Ernie Ball Music Man Marks 50 Years of the StingRay With Limited Anniversary Bass
Ernie Ball Music Man celebrates 50 years of the StingRay Bass with a limited 50th Anniversary model in Liquid Gold and Molten Gold finishes.
Aguilar Brings Full-Rig Feel to Tight Stages with the Tone Hammer 210 Combo
Aguilar debuts the Tone Hammer 210 Combo, a compact 300-watt bass amp with a vertical 2x10 cabinet, dual XLR outs, and built-in cabinet IRs.
Tech 21 and Geddy Lee Team Up on Amalgamation Signature Chorus for Bass
Tech 21 has teamed up with Geddy Lee on the Amalgamation Signature Chorus, a bass-focused chorus pedal with detune and multi-voice control.











