The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye” Tour
In the latest of big farewells, The Eagles have announced their final tour with “The Long Goodbye.” The “Hotel California” rockers will be spending nearly two years on the road.
Fender Unveils the Limited Edition Suona Jazz Bass Thinline
Fender is rolling out some new gear for summer 2023, including the Limited Edition Suona Collection. The lineup includes the Suona Jazz Bass, a semi-hollow four-string.
Lettuce Adds Fall Tour Dates
Lettuce has a few festival dates for the summer left to go, but they’re keeping the party going through the year. The band, anchored by bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes, has announced new fall dates.
Warwick Introduces the Gnome i Pro 600 Bass Amp
Warwick has expanded their line of miniature bass amps with the Gnome i Pro 600, marking the most powerful model in the Gnome series. The 600-watt head weighs in at just 6.6 pounds.
Caveman Audio Unveils the BC1 Bass Compressor Pedal
Caveman Audio has announced the BC1 Bass “Master” Compressor, a fully analog pedal they say is unlike most others.
The Way I Feel Inside: An Interview with Marty Isenberg
Wes Anderson’s use of music in his films is masterful. Bassist Marty Isenberg took inspiration from that depth and catalog for his debut solo album, “The Way I Feel Inside.” We caught up with Marty to get the scoop.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Adds More October Dates
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade has added more dates to their “Hunt for Green October” tour. The band is wrapping up their “Summer of Green” tour and has announced an expanded repertoire for the shows.
1981 Inventions Introduces the LVL Overdrive Pedal
1981 Inventions has announced a new pedal called the LVL. The stompbox is a low-gain overdrive featuring a “new and unique circuit.”
In Memoriam: Randall Fullmer
Sad news to share today as we’ve learned that bass builder Randall Fullmer of Wyn Guitars has passed away. He was 73 years old.
Stuart Hamm’s “Hold Fast” Now Available For Download
Stu Hamm has returned with a new solo album, Hold Fast, which is his most prog-leaning effort to date. The bass icon says that the music came in its own time.
Bass of the Week: Brooks QB
This week we’re checking out another jaw-dropping instrument built by Rob van den Broek of Brooks. The Brooks QB is a twelve-string bass built as a tribute to the Quad Bass built by Jol Dantzig of Hamer for Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson.
SPEED Designs Introduces the SPEED Frame Pedalboard System
SPEED Designs has just released the SPEED frame, a pedalboard frame that has a BYOW policy: Bring Your Own Wood.