Ashdown Expands ABM EVO IV Amps and Cabs for 2020
Ashdown is expanding its ABM EVO IV line this year with the ABM EVO IV Dual VU Rack Head and the ABM-EVO IV Pro Neo cabinet range. The line is centered around the company’s new Blue Line Pro Neo speakers.
Purdie/Fabian/Oswanski “Got Groove? (Pt. 2)”
Christian Fabian has been helping to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marleaux Bass Guitars with a series of videos using their Contra model. For the effort, he put together a trio featuring organist Ron Oswanski and drum legend Bernard Purdie.
Rush’s “Permanent Waves” to get 40th-Anniversary Edition
Attention Rush fans: The band’s seventh studio album, “Permanent Waves,” will be getting a 40th-anniversary release in four configurations.
Pearl Jam Returns with “Gigaton”
Pearl Jam has returned with their eleventh studio album, entitled “Gigaton,” which also marks their first new album in seven years.
David Ellefson Announces Free Lessons for Displaced Students
In an incredible act of unity, David Ellefson has announced he’s donating his time to give free music lessons to students displaced from their school activities by COVID 19 restrictions.
Earthquaker Devices Announces the Afterneath V3 Reverb Pedal
Earthquaker Devices has updated its Afterneath reverb pedal for 2020 with a third version. The pedal’s latest update adds an expression control for the “Drag” features and operates nine different modes with a new Mode knob.
In Memoriam: Adam Schlesinger
Very sad news to report today: Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus complications. He was 52 years old.
BITE Guitars Announces the Dragon Bass
BITE Guitars launched last year with the customizable Punch and Jawbone models. Now they’ve announced their first preconfigured instrument called The Dragon Bass.
Guy Pratt’s Lockdown Licks: Ain’t No Doubt
On the bright side of the world being on lockdown, many of our favorite bassists are able to take the time to create videos. That includes session ace Guy Pratt. He’s kicked off a new series he’s calling “Lockdown Licks.”
Wolfgang Muthspiel Releases “Angular Blues” with Brian Blade and Scott Colley
Wolfgang Muthspiel has released “Angular Blues,” which marks his fourth album on ECM. The record is a return to the trio format, which the guitarist fills out with longtime drummer Brian Blade and bassist Scott Colley.
Kiesel Guitars Introduce the Thanos Bass
Kiesel Guitars launched a new line of headless basses at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show with the Thanos Series. The instruments come in four and five-string versions with options for standard or multi-scale necks.
John Patitucci: Peace At Home
We’re all dealing with the effects of self-isolation, even our bass heroes. John Patitucci just shared this new solo bass song, “Peace At Home,” which he just wrote during our current pandemic.