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Ashdown has reintroduced the CTM-15 all-tube desktop bass amp for 2023. The low-wattage amp delivers 15 watts of tube tone in a compact enclosure that now includes built-in load and headphone outputs for silent use.

After years of recording, performing, and sharing her talents on social media, Mohini Dey has released her debut solo album. Although there’s a wide range of genres, they’re put together for a cohesive sound.

After releasing a debut album earlier this year, bassist and electronic producer NICKO has returned with a second album. While his first record took its cues from video game soundtracks, “CONTEXT I” is his first foray into ambient soundscapes.

Ampeg has launched a new line of bass amps and cabinets focused on modern style and features. The Venture Series includes three heads and five cabs.

I always get excited when I find a new bassist to check out. If you do, too, then you need to watch this. “Aprieta” is from Vincen García’s debut album, “Ventura.” The bassist leads a full band from the bottom with blazing bass lines punctuated by ghost notes.

2023 marks 35 years since the formation of death metal pioneers Cannibal Corpse, but they’re not resting on their laurels. The band has just released their sixteenth studio album, “Chaos Horrific,” and they’re hitting the road to share it with fans.

Double-neck instruments have captured the imagination of rock fans for decades. Today, we’re featuring a bass that’s also a dream come true: Omer Al-Katib’s Doubleneck “Bass-Tar.”

Although he’s been on many chart-topping albums, Adam Blackstone released his debut solo record last year with Legacy. Soon after, he hit the road to support it with what he called “The Legacy Experience” tour, and now we have an album showcasing his live chops.

Fuchs Audio has unveiled four new bass amps. The lineup is divided into two models – the FBT-1 and the FBS-1 – each with 300- and 700-watt models. The new bass heads take their cues from iconic bass gear.

Pascal Lovergne is a bassist who’s played many styles of music. He’s just released a new EP called “Palace Sessions” that takes stock of his musical experiences with compositions for solo acoustic bass guitar.

Tech 21 has been rolling out signature gear for rock icons like Steve Harris, Dug Pinnick, and Geddy Lee over the past few years, and now they’ve got another artist on that list. The company has just revealed the Frank Bello Street Driver 48 Signature SansAmp.

South African music is almost always anchored by a joyous, exciting bass line. Shane Cooper celebrated one of the styles in his composition “Kucheza,” which he performs here with his band Mabuta.