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KLOS Guitars Unveils the Apollo Electric Bass
Basses

KLOS Guitars Unveils the Apollo Electric Bass

KLOS Guitars is launching the Apollo Series of electric instruments, including the Apollo Electric Bass. The bass, which comes in standard and Pro versions, features composite technology with a carbon fiber neck.

Kansas Releases “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond”
New Albums

Kansas Releases “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond”

Like every other band, Kansas had its tour cut short in 2020. However, they were able to get a year of their Point of Know Return Anniversary shows in before the pandemic. Now they’re sharing a live album, “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond”.

Sandberg Continues 35th Anniversary Celebration with Racing Car Design Series
Basses

Sandberg Continues 35th Anniversary Celebration with Racing Car Design Series

Sandberg Guitars is celebrating its 35th anniversary with four limited-edition Racing Car Design basses. Each model features racing-inspired finishes that recall “legendary Hollywood movies and today’s race tracks.”

Guns N’ Roses Announce Tour Dates with Mammoth WVH
Concerts & Tours

Guns N’ Roses Announce Tour Dates with Mammoth WVH

Guns N’ Roses are getting back in the saddle this summer. The band has announced dates for their rescheduled North American tour, which will include Wolfgang Van Halen’s solo project, Mammoth WVH.

Dave Holland Releases “Another Land”
New Albums

Dave Holland Releases “Another Land”

Dave Holland has returned with a new trio record with guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Obed Calvaire. “Another Land” is a studio album, but the songs are derived from themes that developed organically during the concerts before recording.

Almog Sharvit Releases Solo Debut, “Get Up Or Cry”
New Albums

Almog Sharvit Releases Solo Debut, “Get Up Or Cry”

Composer and bassist Almog Sharvit has marked his debut as a leader with “Get Up Or Cry”, an album that defies genres with shades of jazz, electronica, rock, bluegrass, and even 20th-century classical music.

Brubaker Guitars Announces the JXB-USA Standard Bass
Basses

Brubaker Guitars Announces the JXB-USA Standard Bass

Brubaker Guitars has unveiled a new bass to their lineup called the JXB-USA Standard. Built in the U.S. with locally sourced and sustainably harvested woods, the model is a take on the classic J-Bass.

Nate Navarro Publishes “BASS: 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Nate Navarro Publishes “BASS: 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises”

Nate Navarro has been wowing No Treble readers for years. Now, he’s ready to teach us a thing or two in his first book, “BASS: 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises”.

Bass of the Week: May Custom Basses DCM4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: May Custom Basses DCM4

This week we’re checking a bass that luthier Shawn May calls a “super secret fun project.” This version of his DCM4 features a medium 32-inch scale and an amazing flame maple and ebony theme.

Nick Cageao Leaves Mutoid Man
News

Nick Cageao Leaves Mutoid Man

Nick Cageao has announced he is no longer in Mutoid Man. The bassist, who is featured on both of their full-length studio albums, shared the news in an Instagram Story.

TC Electronic Launches the Zeus Drive Pedal
Pedals & Effects

TC Electronic Launches the Zeus Drive Pedal

TC Electronic has unveiled the Zeus Drive, an overdrive boost circuit in the style of the classic Klon pedal. The compact pedal is described as having a luxurious warm tone and an astonishing dynamic response.

Nightwish Announces Touring Bassist
News

Nightwish Announces Touring Bassist

Back in January, Marko Hietala parted ways with Nightwish after two decades in the band. The announcement came ahead of their world tour, and now the pioneering symphonic metal outfit has revealed who will be holding down the bottom for the trek.