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This week we’re checking out the Stellart Guitars Athena, which is a gorgeous five-string bass featuring a chambered body and neck-through construction.

Evan Marien has just published a new transcription book of his playing, including his original compositions and bass solos from other works. The bassist transcribed all of his own playing for players who want a new challenge.

After announcing the departure of Ashley Purdy last month, the Black Veil Brides have revealed their new bassist as Lonny Eagleton. Lead singer Andy Black recently spoke with Kerrang! about the lineup change.

Origin Effects have unveiled a special limited-edition reissue of their original Cali76 compressor pedal with the Cali76-TX.

Gone is Gone, the supergroup fronted by Mastodon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, have returned with a new single called “No One Ever Walked on Water.” The track marks their first new music since their 2017 debut album, “Echolocation.”

EBS recently unveiled the “Blue Label” pedal series that updates their flagship models with new features. They have now announced the third unit in the lineup with the Multicomp Blue Label.

It’s been twenty years since Steve Lawson’s first solo bass gig. Since then, he’s recorded over forty albums. Now he’s released the first volume of a “best of” compilation that picks out his favorite tracks from 2000 through 2013.

After two years of development, Keeley Electronics has set a release date for its Eccos Delay/Looper pedal. Originally announced at the 2018 NAMM Show, the new pedal will launch on the first day of the upcoming NAMM Show on January 16, 2020.

Ivo Schot has released a new video in his “Fortheloveofbass” project, and it seems like it will be the last one for a while. The series created amazing collaborations with vocalists featuring Schot providing all the harmonic content on his bass.

Intronaut has announced its next album, “Fluid Existential Inversions,” will be released on February 28, 2020. The band, anchored by bassist Joe Lester, struck out in a new direction while continuing their unique brand of metal. Check out the first single.

Charlie Wooton’s new album, “Blue Basso,” has several themes. First, it’s a blues record. Second, it’s a bit of an homage to his legendary bass. Finally, it carries the spirit of one of his heroes, Jaco Pastorius. We caught up with Wooton to get the scoop.

Graph Tech Guitar Labs has unveiled a new set of tuners for bassists. Similar to their guitar counterparts, the new Bass Ratio machine heads feature balanced-gear tuning technology that makes each turn change the same amount of pitch on each string.