Bergantino Audio Unveils the NXT Bass Cabinet Series
Bergantino Audio is expanding its lineup of speaker cabinets with the NXT, or “Neo X-Treme Technology,” series. The line includes four models that are built with new proprietary drivers.
Pearl Jam Announces New Album, North American Tour
Big news for Pearl Jam fans: the band has announced their 11th studio album, Gigaton, will be released on March 27th. They’ll also be touring North America in support of the record.
Orange Amplification Unveils the Bass Butler Pedal
Orange Amplification has announced a new device called the Bass Butler, which they call an entire bi-amp bass rig in a pedal.
Ben Kenney Releases Solo Album, “Must Be Nice”
Incubus bassist Ben Kenney has released his sixth solo album, “Must Be Nice.” The record features seven original compositions with Kenney performing all of the instruments and vocals.
Bass of the Week: Dunable Guitars Joe Lester’s Cyclops 6-String Bass
Intronaut bassist Joe Lester recently shared a post about his newest instrument with the simple caption “Holy smokes!” I couldn’t have put it better myself.
The PRVLG: Paradise
We already know there's a special bond between bassists and drummers. Now imagine your drummer was your twin brother. Here’s Christopher and Christian Underwood performing their song "Paradise" for Jam In the Van.
Pablo Elorza Publishes “Right Hand Path” Technique Book
Pablo Elorza has published a new instructional book for bassists called “Right Hand Path.” The 50-page eBook explains what it means to have good right-hand technique, how to obtain it, and the results you get for having good technique.
Darkglass Electronics Unveils Bass Cabinet Series
Darkglass Electronics has unveiled a full line of bass cabinets that will be introduced at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The cabs come in four configurations: 2×10, 4×10, 2×12, and 1×12.
Hawktail Returns with “Formations”
Hawktail has released their second album, called “Formations.” The all-instrumental acoustic band includes bassist Paul Kowert, who also plays for The Punch Brothers.
Aguilar Amplification Unveils 2020 Limited Edition Cabinet Color
Every year, Aguilar Amplification creates a limited edition run of their SL cabinets in a special color, and this year the company has unveiled they will be “Royal Purple.”
Udo Pannekeet Releases “Electric Regions”
Focus bassist Udo Pannekeet has released a new solo album called “Electric Regions.” The 43-minute album is comprised of five original compositions including the epic 24-minute title track.
Alpha Distribution Acquires Amptweaker Pedals
Alpha Distribution will be acquiring Amptweaker, the pedal brand founded by engineer James Brown and his wife Phyllis. Brown is handing off the company to accept a position with Fender’s EVH Amplifier division.