Munir Hossn Returns With “Vientre”
Munir Hossn has released “Vientre”, an album dedicated to his mother, who passed away in the spring of 2021. The multi-instrumentalist’s vision began as an homage to all women.
Aluminati Guitar Co. Announces Orion Bass Series
Aluminati Guitar Co. has previously focused on building bass necks out of aluminum, but now they’ve announced their first complete bass.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Releases “Layla Revisited”
An epic performance of the Tedeschi Trucks Band with guests Trey Anastasio and Doyle Bramhall II is now available as an album called “Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN’)”.
Breedlove Guitars Unveils Eco-Friendly Fretted and Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitars
Breedlove Guitars has unveiled the ECO Pursuit series, including the Pursuit Exotic S Concerto Amber Bass CE, which comes in fretted and fretless versions. The ECO Series boasts three layers of tonewood that were sustainably harvested.
Jon De Lucia Publishes “Bach Shapes II” for Bass
Jon De Lucia has followed up his popular book “Bach Shapes: Diatonic Sequences for Bass” with a new offering called “Bach Shapes II”. The sequel features 144 pages of new studies for bassists.
Gibson Unveils the 2021 USA Non-Reverse Thunderbird Bass
Gibson unveiled a plethora of new gear at Summer NAMM this year including a new addition to their Original Collection: the new non-reversed Thunderbird bass.
Iron Maiden Announces 17th Studio Album, “Senjutsu”
After dropping teasers and releasing a new song last week, Iron Maiden has revealed a new album for 2021. “Senjutsu” will mark the legendary metal band’s 17th studio effort.
Summer NAMM 2021: Bass Gear Roundup
As the dust settles from the 2021 Summer NAMM Show, we’re rounding up the latest bass gear that debuted. Get a load of the latest from the low end! Be sure to check back in as our list is updated.
Joe Trevisano Departs Autopsy
Longtime bassist Joe Trevisano has left Autopsy. The death metal pioneers announced the news on Facebook, saying that the split is amicable.
Red Panda Announces Raster 2 Digital Delay Pedal
Red Panda has unveiled the Raster 2, a digital delay offering 1600 ms of delay as well as a pitch and frequency shift built into the feedback path. The pedal, originally released in 2015, has been updated.
Stanley Clarke Named 2022 NEA Jazz Master
Each year, the National Endowment for the Arts pays tribute the legends of jazz, and they’ve just announced the 2022 NEA Jazz Master honorees. One of the recipients of the award is bassist Stanley Clarke.
Way Huge Introduces the STO Overdrive Pedal
Way Huge has announced the STO, an overdrive pedal inspired by the “purr of a freshly tuned-up muscle car.” The circuit is based on the Nobels ODR-1 that is revered among Nashville recording studios.