Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Chaser “Northern Lights” Turns a Shelved Build Into Something Special
Zoot Bass luthier Mike Walsh shares the story of the Chaser “Northern Lights,” a four-string with Wal-style pickups and an unusual B-E-A-D tuning.
Fender Adds Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II ’66 Jazz Bass
Fender has added Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass lineup for 2026, joining three existing finishes on the vintage-inspired model.
Weekly Top 10: Aria’s Cliff Burton Bass, Marcus Miller, Squier Paranormal & More
Aria’s Cliff Burton signature bass, Marcus Miller, Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass, Brooks, MXR and more lead this week’s most-read stories.
Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour
The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.
Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”
Mali Obomsawin has announced her second solo album, “Automatic,” which pairs exploratory bass and vocals with archival Abenaki recordings.
The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour
The Wood Brothers have announced 18 new U.S. tour dates for fall 2026, with bassist Chris Wood and company hitting the road in November and December.
André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album
André Cymone taps into the spirit of the Minneapolis Sound on The Resurrection of Funk, a new solo album loaded with standout bass lines.
Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS
Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan have formed the new power trio GCS, with their first U.S. tour dates set for this fall.
Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula
Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ gives the P-Bass a semi-hollow body, ’51 P and Jazz pickups, and three finish options for $479.
Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”
Geezer Butler performs Black Sabbath classics with Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Nuno Bettencourt and more on the new "Sound & Vision Live" album.
MXR Revives Its Vintage Flanger/Doubler Rack Unit as a Pedal
MXR has revived its vintage Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an all-analog pedal, complete with bucket-brigade devices and the original control set.
Aria’s Cliff Burton Signature Bass Is Finally Shipping Worldwide
The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature SB-CLB is now shipping worldwide, recreating the Metallica icon’s famous SB-1000 bass for 2026.