Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 25

Fodera expands its Standard series with the Victor Wooten ’83 Monarch, honoring the bassist’s original 1983 instrument with modern refinements.

Tedeschi Trucks Band fire up a new chapter with Future Soul and an extensive North American tour in 2026.

Aria Pro II pays tribute to Cliff Burton with the SB-CLB Signature Bass, recreating the tone and feel of his iconic Aria era.

Ernie Ball Music Man celebrates 50 years of the StingRay Bass with a limited 50th Anniversary model in Liquid Gold and Molten Gold finishes.

Aguilar debuts the Tone Hammer 210 Combo, a compact 300-watt bass amp with a vertical 2x10 cabinet, dual XLR outs, and built-in cabinet IRs.

Tech 21 has teamed up with Geddy Lee on the Amalgamation Signature Chorus, a bass-focused chorus pedal with detune and multi-voice control.

Spector marks its 50th anniversary with a Custom Shop reissue of the SB-1, the company’s first bass, limited to just 50 instruments.

Les Claypool announces the “Claypool Gold” tour, performing nightly with Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, plus a new song and album tease.

Sandberg Guitars celebrates 40 years with the Florence Nova Bass, a minimalist new model designed with Victor Tugores and unveiled at Winter NAMM 2026.

Dingwall debuts the Jacob Umansky “Sol” Signature Bass at Winter NAMM 2026. The multi-scale model features FDV pickups, a Darkglass Tone Capsule, and Umansky-driven design tweaks.

Snarky Puppy bassist Michael League releases "Elipsis," a six-song trio album with Antonio Sánchez and Pedro Martinez blending deep-rooted traditions, improvisation, and global rhythm.

A deep dive into the Stambaugh Designs Duo Switcho, a bold double-neck 8-string/4-string bass inspired by ’60s Harmony guitars, built with inventive switching and custom details throughout.