Bass of the Week: Gildaxe Devil Magnum
Geo Kitta of Gildaxe creates unique basses by way of custom art finishes. He also utilizes separate instrument pieces to create interesting hybrid instruments, including this bass he calls the Devil Magnum.
Megadeth Parts Ways with David Ellefson
In a shocking turn of events, Megadeth has officially parted ways with David Ellefson. The news comes two weeks after a controversy emerged around the bassist.
Janek Gwizdala Releases “Iconic Lines for Bass Guitar”
Janek Gwizdala has added another book to his jazz education series with “Iconic Lines for Bass Guitar: An Interactive Chronology of the Genes of Jazz Vocabulary”. The book aims to teach you vocabulary from the genre’s entire existence.
Flower Pedals Introduces the Castilleja Phaser Pedal
Flower Pedals has released the Castilleja Phaser pedal. The four-stage analog optical phaser has digital controls for the best of both worlds. It has two different voicings: one similar to a Phase 90 and one similar to a Univibe.
Lonnie Turner Anchors Archival Steve Miller Band Release
A new archival release from the Steve Miller Band showcases the band near the peak of their success. “Steve Miller Band Live! Breaking Ground: August 3, 1977” captures the group from the year they went from playing ballrooms to arenas.
AccuGroove Updates the Tri 112+ and Wedgie+ Bass Cabs
AccuGroove has announced the first major remodel in over 19 years for their Tri 112+ and Wedgie+ bass cabinets. The FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) cabs have even more power and clarity, the company says.
Frank Bello Announces Memoir, “Fathers, Brothers, and Sons”
Thrash metal legend Frank Bello has announced a new memoir called Fathers, Brothers, And Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, And Anthrax, which will be published in the fall.
Alusonic Aluminum Instruments Unveils PentaFleX 5 String Bass Special Edition
Alusonic Aluminum Instruments has introduced a new bass model called the PentaFleX 5-string bass special edition, made in collaboration with Alberto Rigoni.
Freeze!: An Interview with Bryan Beller
We got to catch up with Bryan Beller to get the scoop on The Aristocrats’ new live album, a decade of playing with the group, his basses, and recording for Joe Satriani's upcoming album.
Duran Duran Announces New Album, “Future Past”
Duran Duran has announced “Future Past”, which will be the rock band’s first studio album in six years. The new record, which will be released in October, has been in the works for several years.
Tech 21 Announces Bass Fly Rig v2 Multi-Effects Floor Unit
Tech 21’s Bass Fly Rig is being updated for 2021 with version 2. The multi-effects floor unit has a built-in 3-band EQ, chorus, octaver, fuzz, compression, and – of course – the company’s SansAmp preamp sounds.
Sven Pipien Returns to The Black Crowes for Reunion Tour
The Black Crowes will finally be getting to celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Shake Your Money Maker”. The band’s reunion tour will see the return of bassist Sven Pipien, who played with the band from 1997 until their hiatus in 2015.