Venom Bassist and Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant Dies at 63
Venom bassist and frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant has died at 63, leaving a legacy that helped shape black metal and generations of extreme metal musicians.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.
John Ferrara’s Two-Handed Tapping Drives Mono Means One’s “Creatures of Symmetry”
John Ferrara expands his solo bass compositions into Mono Means One’s "Creatures of Symmetry," blending two-handed tapping, odd-meter riffs, and trio interplay.
Mad Professor Introduces Milestone Germanium Fuzz Pedal
Mad Professor’s Milestone pairs vintage-inspired germanium fuzz with a two-band EQ and a transformer circuit designed for stacking with other effects pedals.
Bruce Gertz Returns With 13 Solo Bass Pieces on “It’s Only A Bass”
Bruce Gertz explores bebop and modern jazz on "It's Only A Bass," his fourth solo bass album. Hear the opening track from the 13-song double bass collection.
Marleaux Unveils Artio Bass With Three Delano Pickups and a Multiscale Neck
Marleaux unveils the Artio, a Diva-inspired multiscale bass with three Delano pickups, 26 frets, and new active/passive electronics. Hear it in two demos.
Fender and MusicNomad Team Up on a Tool Kit for Guitar and Bass Setups
Fender and MusicNomad team up on a $79.99 tool kit for guitar and bass setups, with truss rod tools, screwdriver bits, socket sizes, and a travel case.
EBS Unveils the Session 110, a Tilt-Back Bass Combo Built for Gigs and Practice
EBS unveils the Session 110, a 110-watt tilt-back bass combo with a 10-inch speaker, flexible EQ, Bluetooth playback, and an XLR output for gigs and practice.
Stevie Wonder Opens the “Songs in the Key of Life” Vault, With Nathan Watts on Two Tracks
Stevie Wonder marks 50 years of Songs in the Key of Life with four unreleased tracks, including two with Nathan Watts, ahead of a full-album tour this fall.
Stuart Spector’s Stonefly Bass #026 Turns Reclaimed Redwood Into a Six-Pound Fretless
Stuart Spector handcrafted Stonefly Bass #026 with an 800-year-old reclaimed redwood top, chambered alder body, ebony fittings, and a six-pound build.
This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories: Bakithi Kumalo, Joe Dart, New Gear, and More
Catch up on No Treble’s most-read bass stories this week, featuring Bakithi Kumalo, Joe Dart, new gear, and a lesson inspired by James Jamerson.
Karina Rykman Turns Up the Groove on “Late Checkout”
Bassist Karina Rykman returns with "Late Checkout," a new album blending pop, rock, jam, and funk. Watch “Easy, Rider” live and browse her fall tour dates.