Billy Bass Nelson, Founding Architect of P-Funk, Dies at 75
Billy Bass Nelson, founding bassist of Funkadelic and key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 75. His legacy helped reshape funk music.
Inside Warwick’s Limited Edition Fortress 2026: Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Versions Revealed
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.
Orange Amplifiers Doubles Up with the OBC215C 2×15 Bass Cabinet
Orange Amplifiers revives the 2x15 format with the UK-built OBC215C bass cabinet, delivering 800 watts of deep, room-filling low end with Celestion Pulse 15 drivers.
Neural DSP Unveils Quad Cortex Mini: Full Power, Smaller Footprint
Neural DSP unveils the Quad Cortex Mini at NAMM 2026, packing full Quad Cortex processing, a 7-inch touchscreen, and massive connectivity into a compact 3.3-pound unit.
Thundercat Announces “Distracted,” His First New Album Since 2020
Thundercat announces "Distracted," his first album since 2020, featuring Tame Impala, Lil Yachty, A$AP Rocky, and more. Out April 3.
Inside Treaty Oak Revival’s Breakout Era: Bassist Dakota Hernandez on the Gig, the Gear, and the Road
Dakota Hernandez shares how he stepped into Treaty Oak Revival at a pivotal moment, bringing his own voice, tone, and approach to a band on the rise.
Trace Elliot Expands Effects Line With Bass-Focused Overdrive Pedal
Trace Elliot has unveiled a new Bass Overdrive Pedal designed to deliver tube-like grit while preserving low-end clarity and definition.
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency Proceedings
Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, with restructuring plans underway.
Genzler Unveils Magellan ULV Series: Ultra-Light Vertical Bass Cabinets
The new Genzler Magellan ULV cabinets combine neodymium speakers, vertical design, and ultra-light construction for powerful, compact bass tone.
Jon von Boehm Announces New Album Reflections, Shares Urgent New Single “Not Today”
Nashville bassist Jon von Boehm previews his upcoming album "Reflections" with the cinematic new single “Not Today.”
Winter NAMM 2026: Stradi’s Fretless Symphony Bass Is a Masterclass in Craft and Storytelling
From gold-highlighted poplar burl to a fretless pale moon ebony board, Stradi’s Symphony bass stood out at Winter NAMM 2026.
Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, longtime bassist for Scorpions and a key contributor to their classic era, has died at 71 after a private battle with cancer.