The Gibson Thunderbird Bass Is Back: 2026 Model Gets Modern Upgrades
The Gibson Thunderbird Bass returns for 2026 with modern upgrades, including EB Bass Humbuckers, Hipshot hardware, and a 34-inch scale.
311 and Dirty Heads Reunite for 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour
311 and Dirty Heads will reunite for the 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour, a summer run across North America featuring P-Nut, David Foral, and more.
The Bad Plus Expand 2026 Farewell Tour With New U.S. Dates
The Bad Plus have added more dates to their 2026 farewell tour, including final U.S. shows across the Southwest and Midwest led by bassist Reid Anderson.
Eastwood Unveils Its First Microtonal Bass with the Warren Ellis MT Bass Guitar
Eastwood Guitars has unveiled its first-ever microtonal bass, the Warren Ellis MT, featuring a 27-fret fingerboard, 30.5-inch scale, and Guitstarter pre-order pricing of $999.
The Doobie Brothers Add Fall 2026 “Walk This Road” Tour Dates as “Takin’ It to the Streets” Turns 50
The Doobie Brothers have announced a fall 2026 leg of their “Walk This Road” tour, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of "Takin’ It to the Streets".
Roger Hedin’s Custom Unicornbass Pure Art S2 Fretless Features 3,000-Year-Old Redwood and No Controls
Roger Hedin teamed up with luthier Christian Olsson to create a custom Unicornbass Pure Art S2 fretless, featuring 3,000-year-old redwood and a minimalist no-controls design.
Bartolini MG4PJ Bass Pickup Packs P/J Design into Music Man-Style Housing
Bartolini has introduced the MG4PJ bass pickup, a new quad-coil model that fits a P/J configuration into a Music Man-style cover for punchy, clear tone.
Weekly Top 10: Auction Shockers, Steve Bailey to Step Down, and More
This week’s top bass stories include Christie’s Jim Irsay Collection auction results, Steve Bailey stepping down from Berklee, the Markbass GV 5 GOG, and more.
MonoNeon Releases Joyful Live Version of “Better Days Are Coming”
MonoNeon has released “Better Days Are Coming (Live),” a vibrant new recording from Sofia, Bulgaria featuring his band and an electrifying bass solo.
First Look: Fender Unveils 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Collection
Fender celebrates 75 years of the Precision Bass with three limited edition models, including the American Vintage II 1951 Precision, Player II Precision, and American Professional PJ Bass.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Return with “Future Soul,” A Genre-Blending New Chapter
Tedeschi Trucks Band return with "Future Soul," a genre-blending new album featuring bassist Brandon Boone. Watch live video and see 2026 tour dates.
Josh Paul Powers New Supergroup The Masses on Two Explosive Debut Singles
The Masses, a new Nashville supergroup featuring Josh Paul on bass, have released their first two singles: “Drug Lord” and a cover of Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic.”