Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 20

Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.

Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

Tech 21 unveils the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE, a new digital pedal designed to capture classic SansAmp feel with modern flexibility.

Gov’t Mule expands its 2026 tour with a new spring run across the Midwest and Southeast, powered by bassist Kevin Scott.

Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.

Fodera and Trickfish have teamed up on a new Preamp & Practice Amp pedal, delivering Fodera-inspired tone shaping, flexible EQ, DI, and headphone practice features.

A chance NAMM encounter led us to Sadilah Guitars and their Rovid Fretless bass, a short-scale, desert-inspired build with earthy tone and unique design.

Nathan East teams up with Laney again for his first signature preamp, the Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE, featuring FET and Tube channels, LA-IR, and more.

Catch up on No Treble’s most-read stories from Jan 24–30, 2026, including standout NAMM gear, a new Cliff Burton bass, fretless innovations, and unforgettable performances.

Billy Bass Nelson, founding bassist of Funkadelic and key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 75. His legacy helped reshape funk music.

Warwick reveals its Limited Edition Fortress 2026 bass at NAMM, available in Masterbuilt and Teambuilt versions with premium woods, MEC electronics, and Custom Shop craftsmanship.