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Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.

Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.

Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.

The Stray Cats have announced a 2026 U.S. tour after canceling last year’s dates due to Brian Setzer’s health. Slap bass master Lee Rocker returns to anchor the rockabilly trio.

The May Custom Basses DCSM8MS Origin is a striking multi-scale 8-string bass featuring hybrid stabilized chestnut, three Ulyate pickups, and neck-through construction.

EarthQuaker Devices has unveiled the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter, a new pedal designed to generate massive ambient soundscapes with manual, envelope, and LFO modes.

This week’s bass highlights include the Boss GX-1B pedal, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart with Vulfmon, new gear, lessons, and more.

FRET12 has introduced the String Thing, a DIY collectible figure designed to be wrapped with old guitar or bass strings, giving dead strings a creative second life.

Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar have announced their new album All In Now, arriving May 29, along with a global tour and a heavy new title track.

Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.

Dunlop has teamed up with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello to release Hybrid Nickel Wound bass strings designed for clarity, punch, and a fat low end.