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Russell Hall Unleashes “Dragon of the South”: A Global Fusion of Jazz, Rock, and Roots
New Albums

Russell Hall Unleashes “Dragon of the South”: A Global Fusion of Jazz, Rock, and Roots

Bassist Russell Hall returns with Dragon of the South, blending jazz, rock, Caribbean roots, and global influences into his most adventurous album yet.

Fender Unveils Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn ’60s Precision Bass
Basses

Fender Unveils Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn ’60s Precision Bass

Fender has expanded its Vintera II line with the Limited Edition Road Worn ’60s Precision Bass, featuring vintage vibe, era-correct tone, and subtle aging.

Ibanez Launches VISIONS IV1SR Bass With Exotic Woods and Hexa Mid System
Basses

Ibanez Launches VISIONS IV1SR Bass With Exotic Woods and Hexa Mid System

Ibanez launches the VISIONS IV1SR bass, crafted from exotic woods and powered by the Hexa Mid system for unmatched tonal versatility.

Thundercat Returns With First Solo Music in 5 Years, Drops Two New Singles Ahead of Tour
News

Thundercat Returns With First Solo Music in 5 Years, Drops Two New Singles Ahead of Tour

Thundercat returns with his first solo music in 5 years, unveiling two new singles and announcing a 2025 tour kicking off in October.

Bass of the Week: Hot Wire Schoengeist – A Custom-Built Beauty with Versatile Tones
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Hot Wire Schoengeist – A Custom-Built Beauty with Versatile Tones

Discover the Hot Wire Schoengeist Bass: a custom build with mahogany body, Alperious handmade details, versatile pickups, and East Uni-Pre electronics.

Nile Welcomes Adam Roethlisberger as Bassist/Vocalist: “The Energy Has Never Been Stronger”
News

Nile Welcomes Adam Roethlisberger as Bassist/Vocalist: “The Energy Has Never Been Stronger”

Nile has welcomed Adam Roethlisberger as their new bassist and vocalist following Dan Vadim Von’s departure. He made his live debut on the band’s U.S. tour this month.

This Week on No Treble: Tom Petersson’s 12-String Bass, McCartney’s Lost Höfner, Spinal Tap & More
Weekly Top 10

This Week on No Treble: Tom Petersson’s 12-String Bass, McCartney’s Lost Höfner, Spinal Tap & More

Catch up on No Treble’s top stories: Tom Petersson’s custom 12-string bass, McCartney’s stolen Höfner doc, Spinal Tap’s return, and more.

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Announce New Bass-Driven Album With Surprise Guest
New Albums

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Announce New Bass-Driven Album With Surprise Guest

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring are teaming up again for a new bass-driven instrumental album, with a third bassist and drummer to be revealed soon.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Release “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Leon Russell, and More
New Albums

Tedeschi Trucks Band Release “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Leon Russell, and More

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s 2015 all-star tribute with Leon Russell, honoring Joe Cocker’s "Mad Dogs & Englishmen," is out now.

Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms
New Albums

Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms

Spinal Tap returns with "The End Continues," a new film and album featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and more.

EBS Unveils NeoLine 112 Mk2 Bass Cab: Deeper Design, Bigger Low-End
Amps

EBS Unveils NeoLine 112 Mk2 Bass Cab: Deeper Design, Bigger Low-End

EBS has launched the NeoLine 112 Mk2 bass cabinet, featuring deeper dimensions, improved low-end response, and lightweight design.

Bass Icons Stanley Clarke and Ben Williams Unite for NJPAC Concert November 9
Concerts & Tours

Bass Icons Stanley Clarke and Ben Williams Unite for NJPAC Concert November 9

Stanley Clarke *N* 4EVER and bassist Ben Williams will perform at NJPAC on Nov 9 as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.