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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.

AC/DC Extends “Power Up” Tour Into 2026 With Chris Chaney on Bass
Concerts & Tours

AC/DC Extends “Power Up” Tour Into 2026 With Chris Chaney on Bass

AC/DC is extending their “Power Up” tour into 2026 with 21 stadium dates across the Americas, now featuring bassist Chris Chaney in the lineup.

G&L Guitars Shuts Down: A Final Chapter in Leo Fender’s Legacy
Bass Gear

G&L Guitars Shuts Down: A Final Chapter in Leo Fender’s Legacy

G&L Guitars, the last company founded by Leo Fender, has shut down. Factory closures, unanswered emails, and growing rumors mark the end of an era.

Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist
Bass of the Week

Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist

Torzal returns with a new Natural Twist bass featuring a 35-degree neck twist, set-through construction, cottonwood burl and chameleon finish, and Nordstrand electronics.

Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78
In Memoriam

Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78

Jazz bassist and composer Ray Drummond has died at 78. A prolific sideman and bandleader, he left an enduring mark on modern jazz.

Thundercat’s Colbert Performance and a Three-Player Bass Showdown Lead This Week’s Top 10
Weekly Top 10

Thundercat’s Colbert Performance and a Three-Player Bass Showdown Lead This Week’s Top 10

From Thundercat’s live Colbert appearance to a three-way bass battle and fresh gear and lesson highlights, here are the Top 10 bass stories of the week.

Joe Dart Joins The Olllam for Their First U.S. Tour
Concerts & Tours

Joe Dart Joins The Olllam for Their First U.S. Tour

Joe Dart joins The Olllam for their first-ever U.S. tour, blending Irish pipes with deep grooves. Dates span November 2–15 across intimate venues.

From Foldable Basses to Modern Modeling Pedals: October’s Top 10 Bass Gear Releases
Gear Roundup

From Foldable Basses to Modern Modeling Pedals: October’s Top 10 Bass Gear Releases

Explore October’s top 10 bass gear releases — from foldable designs and modeling pedals to rare U2 basses hitting the auction block.

Spark NEO Core: Smart Headphones with Built-In Guitar and Bass Amp
Accessories & Strings

Spark NEO Core: Smart Headphones with Built-In Guitar and Bass Amp

Spark NEO Core headphones let you plug in your bass or guitar, with built-in amps, effects, AI tone generation, and Bluetooth audio for music or practice.

Remembering Scott Sorry: The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction Bassist Dies at 47
In Memoriam

Remembering Scott Sorry: The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction Bassist Dies at 47

Scott Sorry, bassist for The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction, has died at 47 after a long battle with brain cancer.

Inside the Chaos and Magic of 90s Rock: Melissa Auf der Maur’s Story Finally Told
News

Inside the Chaos and Magic of 90s Rock: Melissa Auf der Maur’s Story Finally Told

Melissa Auf der Maur revisits her years with Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins in her new memoir, "Even the Good Girls Will Cry."

Double the Swirl: Keeley’s New Oaxa Phaser Unleashes Two Independent Engines for Hypnotic Bass Depth
Pedals & Effects

Double the Swirl: Keeley’s New Oaxa Phaser Unleashes Two Independent Engines for Hypnotic Bass Depth

Dive into multi-dimensional bass textures with the Keeley Oaxa Phaser — dual phasers, stereo routing & vintage vibe control in one pedal.