Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 25

Phil Jones Bass has introduced the BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2, a compact bass preamp and clean boost pedal with 2-band EQ and pickup impedance switching.

Down’s 2026 tour will feature Helmet and Spirit in the Room, with bassist Pat Bruders anchoring the long-running metal supergroup.

David Ellefson shared isolated bass and drum tracks from Megadeth’s Rust in Peace, revealing his gear setup and studio memories.

The new DOD/Morley Wah-ocTo-Fuzz combines switchless wah, analog octave, and vintage fuzz circuits in one pedal for bass and more.

Sonny Rollins changed the face of jazz. We remember the saxophone colossus through three important recordings and the bassists who helped drive them.

Polish bass virtuoso Kinga Głyk has announced her first U.S. tour, with June dates in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Elkhart, Cambridge, and New York.

MonoNeon has released a new single called “Tha Dumb Stuff,” featuring George Clinton and Grandma Liz. The track was recorded at Clinton’s studio in Tallahassee.

Maghini Guitars has introduced the EVO 521 Standard Bass, a five-string model inspired by Jon Maghini’s earlier M Basses designs and built with Trickfish electronics.

Hadrien Feraud has announced a new four-hour bass masterclass built around musical philosophy, transcription, modes, fretless bass, band playing, and more.

This week’s top No Treble stories include Ellen Alaverdyan, Sean Hurley, Marco Ronquillo, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and new bass gear.

Japanese boutique bass brand Kikuchi Guitars, led by master luthier Yoshi Kikuchi, is now available in the U.S. and Europe with its Hermes bass lineup.

Stuart Clayton has released "Solo Bass: 18 Solo Pieces for Bass Guitar," a new instructional book featuring original compositions, studies, classical arrangements, and more.