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A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
New Albums

A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”

John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.

This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop
Weekly Top 10

This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop

G&L’s final weeks, Canna’s all-ebony EVO Archtop, and Mike Dirnt’s new Epiphone Grabber G-3 lead this week’s top bass stories, gear, and lessons.

Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”
New Albums

Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin return with Stygian Bough Vol. 2. Dylan Desmond breaks down his three-channel tapping rig and seven-string approach in detail.

Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique
Sheet Music & Instruction

Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique

Stuart Clayton’s new book, "Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar," offers 100 exercises covering advanced pick technique, ghost notes, chords, muting, and more.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will co-headline the 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, featuring Robbie Harrington and longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.

B-15 Tone in a Box: Origin Effects Releases the BASSRIG Fifteen Preamp and DI
Pedals & Effects

B-15 Tone in a Box: Origin Effects Releases the BASSRIG Fifteen Preamp and DI

Origin Effects launches the BASSRIG Fifteen, an all-analog preamp and DI that recreates the full circuit and cab sound of the iconic Ampeg B-15 Portaflex.

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, Bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, Dies at 63
In Memoriam

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”
Basses

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
News

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
Basses

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
New Albums

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
Basses

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.