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Gorillaz Reveal 2026 North American Tour Featuring Live Bassist Seye Adelekan
Concerts & Tours

Gorillaz Reveal 2026 North American Tour Featuring Live Bassist Seye Adelekan

Gorillaz have announced their first extensive North American tour in four years behind the new album The Mountain. The arena run features bassist Seye Adelekan in the live band, with support from Little Simz and Deltron 3030.

BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229
Pedals & Effects

BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229

The new BOSS GX-1B bass multi-effects pedal offers AIRD amp modeling, 130+ effects, Bluetooth streaming, and flexible power options in a compact design.

Nathan East to Anchor Eric Clapton’s 2026 Midwest Tour
Concerts & Tours

Nathan East to Anchor Eric Clapton’s 2026 Midwest Tour

Nathan East will once again hold down the low end as Eric Clapton returns to the Midwest this fall for a six-date U.S. tour with Jimmie Vaughan.

The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined
Bass of the Week

The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined

Built in Brooklyn, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass pairs mahogany warmth, custom humbuckers, and striking turquoise fret markers.

February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10
Gear Roundup

February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10

February brought a wave of new bass gear as we explored NAMM 2026 highlights. Here are the 10 most-read bass gear stories on No Treble for February 2026.

The Week in Bass: Historic Jazz Bass Drama, Prog-Jazz Heat, and Boutique Craftsmanship
Weekly Top 10

The Week in Bass: Historic Jazz Bass Drama, Prog-Jazz Heat, and Boutique Craftsmanship

Bootsy Collins’ 1969 Fender Jazz Bass is back on the market, the Spirit Fingers Trio delivers a blazing performance, and Bryant Trenier’s upright-inspired fretless acoustic steals the spotlight. Catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.

Yorkville Sound Lands Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deals With Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass
News

Yorkville Sound Lands Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deals With Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass

Yorkville Sound announces exclusive Canadian distribution partnerships with Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass, expanding access to top-tier bass gear across Canada.

Dumpstaphunk Announces 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” Tour, Including Sly & The Family Stone Tribute
Concerts & Tours

Dumpstaphunk Announces 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” Tour, Including Sly & The Family Stone Tribute

Dumpstaphunk is hitting the road in 2026 with the “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” tour, featuring festival stops, hometown Jazz Fest shows, and a special Sly & The Family Stone tribute in Ohio.

Paul McCartney’s “Man on the Run” Explores His Post-Beatles Reinvention — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
News

Paul McCartney’s “Man on the Run” Explores His Post-Beatles Reinvention — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

Paul McCartney’s new documentary "Man on the Run" explores his life and career in the 1970s after The Beatles, featuring new interviews and rare archival footage.

Horace Panter’s “Ghost Town” 1971 Fender Precision Heads to Auction
Basses

Horace Panter’s “Ghost Town” 1971 Fender Precision Heads to Auction

Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.

Dan Briggs and Between the Buried and Me Reveal 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Dan Briggs and Between the Buried and Me Reveal 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Between the Buried and Me have announced a 31-date U.S. tour in support of "The Blue Nowhere". See all the dates and watch Dan Briggs perform “God Terror” live.

Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone
Accessories & Strings

Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone

Ernie Ball has unveiled new Tapewound Bass Strings featuring a black nylon wrap for a warm, mellow, upright-style tone. Available in long and short scale sets.