Fender Honors Motown Legend James Jamerson With a Signature 1962 Precision Bass
Fender is honoring Motown legend James Jamerson with a 1962 Precision Bass signature model featuring era-correct specs and a custom pickup.
BassEducation v2.0 Adds Practice Tools, Ear Training, and Harmony Analysis
Damian Erskine has launched BassEducation v2.0, adding six new interactive tools alongside more than 130 video lessons for bassists.
Sunn O))) and EarthQuaker Devices Unleash the HalfLife Octave Distortion + Booster
EarthQuaker Devices and Sunn O))) expand the Life Pedal lineage with HalfLife, combining analog octave fuzz, distortion, and a clean MOSFET boost in one pedal.
Garda’s Benaco Elite Bass Blends Italian Design With Semi-Hollow Innovation
This week’s Bass of the Week checks out the Garda Benaco Elite Bass, an Italian-made semi-hollow instrument with Delano electronics and a turquoise finish.
Sublime Begins Its “Fourth Era” With “Until the Sun Explodes”
Sublime has released Until the Sun Explodes, marking a new era with Jakob Nowell up front and Eric Wilson’s bass lines at the core.
Jack White Announces New Album “Frozen Charlotte” with Dominic John Davis on Bass
Jack White will release his seventh solo album, Frozen Charlotte, on July 10th with Dominic John Davis supplying gritty bass throughout.
ZVEX Debuts the DB-1 Ultra-High Impedance Analog Meter Pedal
ZVEX Effects has introduced the DB-1, an ultra-high impedance analog meter pedal designed to monitor signal levels anywhere in your chain.
Yes Releases 24th Studio Album, “Aurora”
Yes has released “Aurora,” their 24th studio album, featuring Billy Sherwood’s bass work, vocals, and guitar across the new prog-rock set.
EMG Launches NS-WAV Retro Fit System for NS Design Basses
EMG has introduced the NS-WAV Retro Fit, a drop-in system for NS Design NS-WAV basses with volume, blend, tone, and 18-volt operation.
Haken Tap Adam “Nolly” Getgood for New Single “bleeding sky”
Haken’s new single “bleeding sky” features Adam “Nolly” Getgood on bass, following Bryan Beller’s appearance on “in a fever dream.”
Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker
Höfner has reportedly been acquired by GEWA, with plans to continue producing the iconic 500/1 Violin Bass under new ownership.
John B. Williams, Bassist for Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall, Dies at 85
John B. Williams, the acclaimed bassist known for his work with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, Nancy Wilson, and Horace Silver, has died at 85.