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Darryl Jenifer Returns: Bad Brains Bassist Announces New Solo EP and Jazz Reimagining of “Sacred Love”
New Albums

Darryl Jenifer Returns: Bad Brains Bassist Announces New Solo EP and Jazz Reimagining of “Sacred Love”

Punk legend Darryl Jenifer unveils his new solo EP with John Medeski, a reimagined “Sacred Love,” and a Bad Brains coffee collaboration.

This Fretless 7-String Bass by FM Guitars Takes Inspiration from a Stealth Bomber
Bass of the Week

This Fretless 7-String Bass by FM Guitars Takes Inspiration from a Stealth Bomber

FM Guitars’ Esphera 7-String Fretless Bass combines a stealth-inspired shape, ergonomic “bass handle,” and minimalist headless design.

IK Multimedia Launches TONEX Plug: 40,000 AI Tone Models in a Pocket-Sized Amp
Accessories & Strings

IK Multimedia Launches TONEX Plug: 40,000 AI Tone Models in a Pocket-Sized Amp

IK Multimedia’s new TONEX Plug is a pocket headphone amp with AI tone modeling, 40,000 free rigs, Bluetooth control, USB-C recording, and 6-hour battery life.

G&L Guitars Shuts Down After 45 Years, Torzal’s Twisted Bass, and This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

G&L Guitars Shuts Down After 45 Years, Torzal’s Twisted Bass, and This Week’s Top Bass Stories

G&L closes its doors, Torzal’s 35-degree twist bass turns heads, and Gojira delivers the most-viewed video of the week.

Byron “Psychobass” Miller Covers Janet Jackson’s “Any Time Any Place” Ahead of New Album
New Albums

Byron “Psychobass” Miller Covers Janet Jackson’s “Any Time Any Place” Ahead of New Album

Byron “Psychobass” Miller previews his fifth solo album with a soulful cover of Janet Jackson's “Any Time Any Place,” featuring Ragan Whiteside and Devin Tiana.

Larry Hartke Unveils the TX7500 – An 800-Watt Lightweight Successor to the HA3500
Amps

Larry Hartke Unveils the TX7500 – An 800-Watt Lightweight Successor to the HA3500

Larry Hartke unveils the TX7500, an 800-watt lightweight amp that builds on the HA3500 legacy with modern power, tone shaping, and portability.

10 Years Later, Khruangbin Rewrites Their Debut With “The Universe Smiles Upon You ii”
New Albums

10 Years Later, Khruangbin Rewrites Their Debut With “The Universe Smiles Upon You ii”

Khruangbin marks 10 years of their debut with The Universe Smiles Upon You ii, a full reimagining of the album plus a fall anniversary tour.

Mike Herrera’s New Sterling Signature Bass Has Two Knobs That Don’t Even Work — on Purpose
Basses

Mike Herrera’s New Sterling Signature Bass Has Two Knobs That Don’t Even Work — on Purpose

Mike Herrera’s new Sterling signature bass embraces punk simplicity with one working volume knob, two dummy knobs, and an Orange Creamsicle finish.

John Goldsby Puts the Bass in the Spotlight with WDR Big Band on Big Band Bass
New Albums

John Goldsby Puts the Bass in the Spotlight with WDR Big Band on Big Band Bass

On "Big Band Bass," John Goldsby steps into the spotlight with the WDR Big Band, featuring eight originals arranged by Bob Mintzer and Vince Mendoza.

Victor Wooten’s Tone in a Box? Rodenberg Launches Signature LDP Deluxe Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Victor Wooten’s Tone in a Box? Rodenberg Launches Signature LDP Deluxe Pedal

Victor Wooten has teamed up with Rodenberg for the LDP Deluxe, a handcrafted three-stage overdrive and boost pedal designed to capture his signature tone.

Will Lee Announces Exit from The Fab Faux After Nearly Three Decades
News

Will Lee Announces Exit from The Fab Faux After Nearly Three Decades

Will Lee is leaving The Fab Faux after 27 years to focus on songwriting and new musical pursuits following their November 8th “Psychedelia!” show.

Bergantino NV312T: Limited-Edition 3×12 Cab With NV Tone in a Compact Build
Amps

Bergantino NV312T: Limited-Edition 3×12 Cab With NV Tone in a Compact Build

Bergantino has introduced the limited-edition NV312T, a 900-watt 3×12 bass cabinet delivering classic NV tone in a more compact, modern design.