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Eastwood Unveils Its First Microtonal Bass with the Warren Ellis MT Bass Guitar
Basses

Eastwood Unveils Its First Microtonal Bass with the Warren Ellis MT Bass Guitar

Eastwood Guitars has unveiled its first-ever microtonal bass, the Warren Ellis MT, featuring a 27-fret fingerboard, 30.5-inch scale, and Guitstarter pre-order pricing of $999.

The Doobie Brothers Add Fall 2026 “Walk This Road” Tour Dates as “Takin’ It to the Streets” Turns 50
Concerts & Tours

The Doobie Brothers Add Fall 2026 “Walk This Road” Tour Dates as “Takin’ It to the Streets” Turns 50

The Doobie Brothers have announced a fall 2026 leg of their “Walk This Road” tour, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of "Takin’ It to the Streets".

Roger Hedin’s Custom Unicornbass Pure Art S2 Fretless Features 3,000-Year-Old Redwood and No Controls
Bass of the Week

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
Pickups

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
Weekly Top 10

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”
New Albums

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
Basses

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
New Albums

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
News

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
News

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
Pedals & Effects

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
Concerts & Tours

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."