Skip to main content

Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 133


Dunlop Introduces Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings
Accessories & Strings

Dunlop Introduces Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings

Dunlop has expanded their range of bass strings with the Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel set. The company describes the new design as a “best of both worlds” between nickel and steel strings.

Gov’t Mule to Celebrate 30 Years with 2024 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule to Celebrate 30 Years with 2024 Tour

The mighty Gov’t Mule formed in 1994, and they’re celebrating their three decades as a band next year with a tour. The first leg of the “30 Years Strong” tour will see Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Danny Louis, and Kevin Scott covering the West Coast and Southwest.

Tool Announces New Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Tool Announces New Tour Dates

Hot off of their performance at the Power Trip Festival, Tool has announced a new set of tour dates. While the group is still supporting 2019’s “Fear Inoculum,” bassist Justin Chancellor has revealed that the group is working on new music.

Tulpa: An Interview with Linus Klausenitzer
Interviews

Tulpa: An Interview with Linus Klausenitzer

The use of the fretless bass in metal has been on the rise thanks to a few key players, and you can’t make a list of those players without Linus Klausenitzer. In this interview, we go deep on his new album, writing concept, new bass, and more.

Aguilar Introduces Instrument and Speaker Cables
Accessories & Strings

Aguilar Introduces Instrument and Speaker Cables

Aguilar has expanded their product lineup by introducing a new range of instrument and speaker cables. Designed with bassists in mind, the cables were made to be “sonically transparent but also robust in design.”

Marleaux Bass Guitars Reveals Innovative New Bass Model, The Spock
Basses

Marleaux Bass Guitars Reveals Innovative New Bass Model, The Spock

Marleaux Bass Guitars held their annual Tiefgang Bass Camp in September during which time they unveiled a new bass model. Now we have full details of the amazing instrument.

Carrtoons Releases “Saturday Night”
New Albums

Carrtoons Releases “Saturday Night”

Back in 2020, Carrtoons (aka bassist/producer Ben Carr) released “Saturday Morning.” He followed that up with “Homegrown” in 2022, and now he’s come full circle with a new album called “Saturday Night.”

Bass of the Week: Novacorda Guitars 5-String Hollow Body
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Novacorda Guitars 5-String Hollow Body

This week, we’re checking out a killer bass put together by Novacorda Guitars. The bass is made with a new old stock (NOS) Höfner body from 1968 that’s been fitted with a 2-piece flame maple neck with a wenge stripe.

Video Premiere: Olivier Pinard’s Bass Playthrough of Cryptopsy’s “Lascivious Undivine”
Bass Videos

Video Premiere: Olivier Pinard’s Bass Playthrough of Cryptopsy’s “Lascivious Undivine”

You’re gonna want to buckle up for this one. We’re excited to premiere a monstrous new bass playthrough by Olivier Pinard. Check him out tearing through “Lascivious Undivine” from the Cryptopsy’s latest album, “As Gomorrah Burns.”

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Return with “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees”
New Albums

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Return with “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees”

Earlier this year, Dogstar broke a two-decade hiatus by officially reuniting at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival. The band, with Keanu Reeves on bass, has now ended the 23-year gap since their last album.

EBS Unveils the Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo
Amps

EBS Unveils the Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo

EBS has revamped its Session 30 bass combo for 2023 with the Mk3 edition. The 30-watt combo is now fitted with a tweeter to complement the 8-inch driver.

Foo Fighters Announce “Everything or Nothing At All” Stadium Tour
Concerts & Tours

Foo Fighters Announce “Everything or Nothing At All” Stadium Tour

Foo Fighters are heading back out on the road for the “Everything or Nothing At All” tour. The band, anchored by bassist Nate Mendel, will be joined by special guests Pretenders, The Hives, Mammoth WVH, Amyl and the Sniffers, Alex G, and L7 on select dates.