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Nuclear Audio Debuts the Fission Drive Dual-Band Overdrive Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Nuclear Audio Debuts the Fission Drive Dual-Band Overdrive Pedal

Nuclear Audio launches the Fission Drive, a dual-band bass and guitar pedal with independent high and low drives, effects loops, and signal splitting.

Fender Introduces the Player II Lavender Haze Jazz Bass With CME “Full Dip” Pickups and Concentric Knobs
Basses

Fender Introduces the Player II Lavender Haze Jazz Bass With CME “Full Dip” Pickups and Concentric Knobs

Fender teams with Chicago Music Exchange on the Player II Lavender Haze Jazz Bass, featuring "Full Dip" pickups and concentric volume and tone knobs.

Jill Scott Is Back, and the Bass Is Front and Center on “To Whom This May Concern”
New Albums

Jill Scott Is Back, and the Bass Is Front and Center on “To Whom This May Concern”

Jill Scott’s "To Whom This May Concern" marks her first album in a decade. Listen to standout bass from Adam Blackstone, Om’Mas Keith, and others.

Janek Gwizdala Returns with Clear, a Cinematic Solo Bass Album for 2026
New Albums

Janek Gwizdala Returns with Clear, a Cinematic Solo Bass Album for 2026

Janek Gwizdala returns with "Clear," a cinematic solo bass album recorded in single takes, using effects and ambience to build immersive soundscapes.

Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026
Basses

Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026

Ibanez brings back the iconic Iceman Bass for 2026 with two new models, the ICB620 and ICB720FM, blending metal roots with modern electronics.

Peavey Unveils MegaBass 410 and 115: Lightweight 1,200-Watt Bass Cabinets
Amps

Peavey Unveils MegaBass 410 and 115: Lightweight 1,200-Watt Bass Cabinets

Peavey expands its miniMEGA line with the new MegaBass 410 and 115 cabinets, delivering 1,200 watts of power in lightweight designs.

Mike Gordon Returns to the Road with a Spring 2026 Solo Run
Concerts & Tours

Mike Gordon Returns to the Road with a Spring 2026 Solo Run

Mike Gordon returns to the road this spring with a March 2026 solo tour, bringing his full band to venues across the East Coast.

Thank You Scientist Parts Ways with Bassist Cody McCorry, Welcomes Sam Smith
News

Thank You Scientist Parts Ways with Bassist Cody McCorry, Welcomes Sam Smith

Thank You Scientist announce the departure of bassist Cody McCorry after 10 years and welcome Sam Smith of Art Thief as his replacement.

John Paul Jones Auctions Personal Studio Gear, Including Vintage Guild Thunderbass Amp
Amps

John Paul Jones Auctions Personal Studio Gear, Including Vintage Guild Thunderbass Amp

John Paul Jones has teamed with Soundgas to auction personal studio gear, highlighted by a rare mid-’60s Guild Thunderbass amp.

Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green
News

Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green

Prog-metal band Haken have announced the departure of guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green after more than a decade.

Inside the Marleaux Spock: Logic Mesh Innovation Meets Pure Bass Tone
Bass of the Week

Inside the Marleaux Spock: Logic Mesh Innovation Meets Pure Bass Tone

Hand-built in Germany, the Marleaux Spock pairs a Logic Mesh top with lightweight design and flexible electronics for clear, modern bass tone.

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin
New Albums

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin

Peter Gabriel has released “Been Undone,” the first track from his upcoming "o/i" album, featuring longtime collaborator and bassist Tony Levin.