Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 32

Meet the bassists behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 inductees, including Steve Harris, Peter Hook, Paul Denman, and more.

Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died at 77. The bassist-turned-innovator helped shape the sound of artists like Tony Iommi and generations of musicians.

FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R bass blends classic tone with modern innovation, featuring reversed Seymour Duncan pickups and the Circle Fretting System.

Former Men Without Hats bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, has passed away. He was also a longtime Montreal luthier and fixture in the guitar repair community.

Catch up on No Treble’s most-read stories of the week, including Bill Laswell’s fundraiser, Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy amps, and the McGrath Thunderhorse.

Angine de Poitrine announces global vinyl and CD releases for "Vol. I" and "Vol. II" as their 2026 tour continues to sell out worldwide.

Upton Bass has introduced the UPTONe, a 200-watt combo amplifier designed specifically for upright bass, with a custom cabinet and Eminence woofer.

Yes has announced its 24th studio album, "Aurora," due June 12, and released the title track featuring Billy Sherwood’s melodic bass work.

The Ernie Ball Fast Pitch Clip-On Tuner offers chromatic tuning, a bright LCD screen, and a rotating clip for bassists and other string players.

Jack White has expanded his 2026 tour with new dates across Europe and North America. Longtime bassist Dominic John Davis joins the run following White’s new singles and SNL performance.

Stu Brooks shares how he joined Nine Inch Nails, prepared for the gig, and built a massive multi-instrument touring rig for the Peel It Back tour.

Trickfish Amplification has launched its first bass pickups, with Single Coil, Split Coil, and Dual Coil models available in multiple soapbar sizes.