Gary “Mani” Mounfield, Bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, Dies at 63
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at 63. A defining player of the Madchester scene, he leaves a lasting legacy.
Grez Unveils 5-String Grand Tour Bass: A Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Built for the “Slightly Different”
Grez Guitars expands its lineup with the 5-string Grand Tour Bass, a short-scale semi-hollow design featuring Curtis Novak H22 pickups and custom options.
Simon Raymonde Chronicles Cocteau Twins, Bass Innovations, and Bella Union in New Memoir
Simon Raymonde explores his Cocteau Twins years, innovative bass work, and Bella Union legacy in his new autobiography, "In One Ear."
Spector Unveils Limited Euro LX Series with Maple Boards and Custom Shop Flair
Spector launches the Limited Euro LX Series with rare maple fingerboards, figured tops, EMG pickups, and Legacy preamps across three gloss finishes.
Jakob Dreyer Returns With “Roots and Things,” A Vibes-Driven Jazz Journey for Bass Fans
Jazz bassist Jakob Dreyer explores new textures on "Roots and Things," featuring sax, vibes, and drums—and fifteen standout original compositions.
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Launches New Epiphone Grabber G-3 Signature Bass
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt launches the Epiphone Grabber G-3, reviving the classic G-3 with Nashville-built pickups, modern construction, and a punchy signature tone.
Canna’s EVO Acoustic Archtop Bass Pushes Design Forward with Solid Ebony Body
Canna Guitars’ EVO Acoustic Archtop bass features a rare solid-ebony body, multi-scale neck, and bold design choices that deliver a striking new acoustic tone.
Michael League Plots Ambitious Blue Note NYC Residency Featuring a “Band of Bassists”
Michael League launches a three-week Blue Note NYC residency with 10 unique groups, new music, and a special “Band of Bassists” lineup.
This Week in Bass: Mike Herrera’s New Sig Model and the Rock Hall’s Standout Low-End Moments
Mike Herrera’s new signature StingRay and the Rock Hall’s biggest bass moments lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear and standout videos.
G. Love & Special Sauce Plot Expansive 20th Anniversary Tour Featuring Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott
G. Love & Special Sauce are marking 20 years of Lemonade with an extensive 2025–2026 tour featuring longtime bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott.
Megadeth Shares New Track “I Don’t Care” From Final Album, Driven by James LoMenzo’s Rumble
Megadeth shares “I Don’t Care,” the latest preview of their final album, with James LoMenzo’s bass driving the track’s thrash-punk energy.
Former G&L Employee Breaks Down the Quiet Collapse of the Iconic Bass Brand
Former sales director Steve Araujo breaks down the timeline behind G&L Guitars’ quiet shutdown, from factory furloughs to what happened to the instruments.