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Pino Palladino, Blake Mills, & Sam Gendel: Man From Molise
Bass Videos

Pino Palladino, Blake Mills, & Sam Gendel: Man From Molise

Ever since Pino Palladino and Blake Mills announced their collaborative album, we’ve been dying to hear more. Now the duo has unveiled a live performance video for “Man From Molse” featuring the bassist on his iconic fretless Music Man StingRay.

Foo Fighters Release “Medicine at Midnight”
New Albums

Foo Fighters Release “Medicine at Midnight”

For their tenth studio album, the Foo Fighters have proven they’re not content to rest on their laurels. “Medicine at Midnight” is the most musically diverse in their catalog with a wide range of sounds.

Source Audio To Release Limited Edition Ultrawave Multiband Processor Beta Units
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio To Release Limited Edition Ultrawave Multiband Processor Beta Units

Source Audio is gearing up for the big launch of their Ultrawave Multiband Processor, and to warm things up, they’ll be releasing a limited edition beta unit.

Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”
New Albums

Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”

Laszlo Demeter has released his fourth album under his project, Absurdcus. Created with only basses, “Spaces_io (volume 1)” features nine tracks of what the artist calls “basscapology” for its ability to help you escape the confines during lockdown.

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4

Sometimes you look at a bass and can just imagine how it sounds. This one, I think, sounds like chocolate. The Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4 is a fretless built with a sycamore body and poplar burl top in a satin finish.

In Memoriam: Jim Stinnett
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Jim Stinnett

It’s a sad day in the bass community. World-renowned bassist and educator Jim Stinnett has passed away after suffering a heart attack. The news was confirmed by his family via Facebook.

Nervosa Solidifies New Quartet Lineup with “Perpetual Chaos”
New Albums

Nervosa Solidifies New Quartet Lineup with “Perpetual Chaos”

Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has returned with a new album called “Perpetual Chaos”. The group’s fourth full-length album marks the first with a new four-piece lineup, including Mia Wallace.

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses
Basses

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses

Ibanez has expanded their SR line of basses with the SR600E Series, which includes four-string, five-string, and six-string versions. The new models are crafted with an ash body, jatoba and walnut neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.

Cannibal Corpse Announces New Album, New Member
News

Cannibal Corpse Announces New Album, New Member

Cannibal Corpse has announced their 15th studio album will be arriving this spring. “Violence Unimagined” continues the band’s extreme metal legacy while also marking a new lineup.

Warwick Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Teambuilt and Masterbuilt Basses
Basses

Warwick Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Teambuilt and Masterbuilt Basses

Every year at the NAMM Show, Warwick reveals their annual limited edition masterbuilt and team-built basses. This year’s NAMM Show was virtual, but that didn’t stop them from going all out. This year they focused on the Streamer design.

Funky Knuckles Bassist Wes Stephenson Releases Solo Debut, “In Progress”
New Albums

Funky Knuckles Bassist Wes Stephenson Releases Solo Debut, “In Progress”

Wes Stephenson has been lending his incredible bass playing to artists, including his band The Funky Knuckles, for decades. Now, the groove guru has released his debut solo album, entitled “In Progress”.

Bergantino Announces NXV “Neo X-Treme Vintage” Bass Cabinets
Amps

Bergantino Announces NXV “Neo X-Treme Vintage” Bass Cabinets

Bergantino has unveiled a new line of bass cabinets with the NXV (NEO-X-Treme Vintage) Series. The lineup includes four lightweight configurations that are loaded with the company’s proprietary drivers first introduced with the NXT Series.