U2 Announces First Stadium Tour Since 2019, Shares New Single
U2 returns to stadiums in 2027 with The Greatest Show on Earth tour. See the first dates with Beck and hear Adam Clayton on the band's newly released single.
Dunable’s Plague Bass Pairs a 35-Inch Scale with D-Split and Baphomet Pickups
Dunable teams with Castle Rat bassist Charley Ruddell on the Plague Bass, a 35-inch Thunderclapper with two pickup types and a run of just two instruments.
Tony Levin Takes Fans Inside BEAT’s Tours With “The Book of BEAT”
Tony Levin’s The Book of BEAT captures the band’s 2024 and 2025 tours in 188 photos, featuring Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Danny Carey, and their audiences.
Jackson Revisits Its First Five-String With David Ellefson Legend Series Bass
Jackson revisits David Ellefson’s first five-string bass with a limited-edition Legend Series model featuring EMG pickups, neck-through construction, and more.
Bootsy Collins Shares His Wildest Stories in Upcoming Memoir, “Funked Around, Found Out”
Bootsy Collins shares wild stories from his years with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic in his new memoir, "Funked Around, Found Out," arriving March 23.
Spector’s One-of-One Custom Shop Bass Will Benefit Breast Cancer Research
Spector’s one-of-one Rose Sparkle Custom Shop bass will benefit breast cancer research, with the winning bid donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Remembering Ray Brown: Arni Egilsson Shares Stories of His Friend and Bass Hero
Arni Egilsson remembers Ray Brown on his centennial, sharing stories of their Hollywood sessions, Basses Loaded album, friendship, and unforgettable pranks.
Fender Refreshes American Professional Basses with V-Mod III Pickups
Fender updates its American Professional Jazz and Precision basses with V-Mod III pickups, redesigned bridges, and four- and five-string options.
Walrus Audio Takes Lore and Fable Into Stereo With MKII Updates
Walrus Audio expands its Lore and Fable soundscape pedals with stereo operation, MIDI control, presets, and new ways to shape reverse and granular effects.
Ray Brown at 100: His Lasting Impact on Bassists
Celebrate Ray Brown’s centennial with seven bassists’ memories of his unmistakable sound, demanding lessons, generous spirit, and influence on generations.
Don Was Gives the Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah” a Detroit Spin
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble put a Detroit spin on the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah with a new live album honoring Bob Weir, due out November 20.
Bass of the Week: Uberfrank’s Spellbinder Custom VI Rethinks the Bass VI
Uberfrank’s Spellbinder Custom VI rethinks the Bass VI for Tom Herbert, with dual outputs, a wider neck, and a chambered body with a stunning lacewood back.