Phil Jones Bass Introduces Nanobass X4 Combo Amp
Phil Jones is known for utilizing small speakers to get a big sound. Now he’s created his smallest bass amp ever with the new PJB Nanobass X4, which his company calls “a highly efficient mini engineering marvel that redefines transportability and ‘Tone To Go.’”
Steel Panther Announces “The Road to the Road” Bassist Competition
With the departure of Lexxi Foxx, Steel Panther announced that they would be holding an open audition. The tongue-in-cheek glam metal band received 1,669 submissions and they’ve narrowed it down to 32 finalists. Now they’re asking for help.
Christian McBride & Inside Straight Release “Live at the Village Vanguard”
Christian McBride has released a second live album from the legendary Village Vanguard, this time with his Inside Straight quintet. It’s a special moment for the group, as the band was originally formed for a residency at the venue.
Ashdown Introduces Geezer Butler and John Myung Signature Pedals
Ashdown has expanded their pedal lineup as well as their range of artist products with two new effects units: the John Myung Double Drive Pedal and the Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom.
In Memoriam: Teppo Hauta-aho
Double bassist and composer Teppo Hauta-aho has died. He was 80 years old. Hauta-aho wrote over 300 works for bass, making him one of the most prolific composers for the instrument of our times.
Bass of the Week: Reverend Guitars Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II
Mike Watt is such an icon of the instrument that it’s only fitting his signature bass is equally epic. This week we’re checking out the second version of his Wattplower by Reverend Guitars.
G&L Guitars Introduces Pine Body Fullerton Deluxe JB-5 Bass
G&L Guitars has added a new JB-5 to their Fullerton Deluxe lineup that will feature a Western Sugar Pine body. The move is in part tribute to founder Leo Fender, whose first instruments were built with pine.
Sting Releases “The Bridge”
Sting has returned with his fifteenth solo album, called “The Bridge”. The star-studded release was fleshed out over the past year and lyrically connects deeper subjects.
Sunnaudio Announces Stage DI-2 Prestine Preamp Pedal
Sunnaudio has expanded its pedal lineup with the Stage DI-2 Prestine preamp. The all-analog device is described as “a console-quality preamp with full functionality, effortless dynamic range, and clarity.”
Eivind Opsvik Releases Creative and Beautiful Solo Album, “Emotional Switches”
Bassist and composer Eivind Opsvik has returned with a new album, “Emotional Switches”, which diverges from his “Overseas” series. The experimental record ranges from art-pop songs to ambient instrumentals.
Zorg Effects Introduces the Küth Pedal
As bass players, we love to pile on the low end. However, too much activity in the low register – especially with fuzzes and octavers – can muddy your sound. Zorg Effects released a new pedal called the Küth that will help clean up that mess.
Whitesnake Announces Lineup Change
Longtime Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin has left the group, the band announced on social media. Shortly after, David Coverdale announced the band’s next bassist: Tanya O’Callaghan.