Roger Hedin’s Custom Unicornbass Pure Art S2 Fretless Features 3,000-Year-Old Redwood and No Controls
Roger Hedin teamed up with luthier Christian Olsson to create a custom Unicornbass Pure Art S2 fretless, featuring 3,000-year-old redwood and a minimalist no-controls design.
Bartolini MG4PJ Bass Pickup Packs P/J Design into Music Man-Style Housing
Bartolini has introduced the MG4PJ bass pickup, a new quad-coil model that fits a P/J configuration into a Music Man-style cover for punchy, clear tone.
Weekly Top 10: Auction Shockers, Steve Bailey to Step Down, and More
This week’s top bass stories include Christie’s Jim Irsay Collection auction results, Steve Bailey stepping down from Berklee, the Markbass GV 5 GOG, and more.
MonoNeon Releases Joyful Live Version of “Better Days Are Coming”
MonoNeon has released “Better Days Are Coming (Live),” a vibrant new recording from Sofia, Bulgaria featuring his band and an electrifying bass solo.
First Look: Fender Unveils 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Collection
Fender celebrates 75 years of the Precision Bass with three limited edition models, including the American Vintage II 1951 Precision, Player II Precision, and American Professional PJ Bass.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Return with “Future Soul,” A Genre-Blending New Chapter
Tedeschi Trucks Band return with "Future Soul," a genre-blending new album featuring bassist Brandon Boone. Watch live video and see 2026 tour dates.
Josh Paul Powers New Supergroup The Masses on Two Explosive Debut Singles
The Masses, a new Nashville supergroup featuring Josh Paul on bass, have released their first two singles: “Drug Lord” and a cover of Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic.”
Iron Maiden Documentary “Burning Ambition” Trailer Teases a Deep Dive Into 50 Years of Metal History
Iron Maiden has released the first trailer for Burning Ambition, a new documentary tracing the band’s 50-year history. The film arrives in theaters on May 7, 2026.
Seymour Duncan Refreshes Studio Bass Compressor for 2026 With Retro-Inspired Housing
Seymour Duncan has updated its Studio Bass Compressor pedal for 2026 with a retro-inspired housing, while keeping its blend control, 3-way frequency switch, and $199 price.
Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Mayhem to the U.S. This Fall
Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 tour with first-time U.S. dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia ahead of "Vol. II."
Steve Bailey Is Stepping Down as Chair of Berklee’s Bass Department
Steve Bailey will step down as chair of Berklee’s Bass Department on August 31, 2026, closing a major chapter in his career as a bassist, educator, and mentor.
Trace Elliot’s New Dual Band Compressor Pedal Brings TE-1200 Compression to Your Board
Trace Elliot has introduced the Dual Band Compressor Pedal, a new bass effects unit that brings the compression circuit from the TE-1200 amp to pedalboards for studio and stage use.