Fender Unveils New Player Series Bass Colors
Fender has introduced two new colors to their Player Series: Silver and Capri Orange. The new hues apply to the entire mid-priced, made-in-Mexico line including the Fender Player Precision, Player Jazz Bass, and the Player Jaguar Bass.
11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bass Slam Announced
If you hear a rumbling in the Rockies, it can mean only one thing: The Rocky Mountain Bass Slam is back for its 11th year. The event will feature Chuck Rainey, Doug Johns, and many others.
TC Electronic Introduces the Hall of Fame 2×4 Reverb Pedal
TC Electronic has expanded its line of pedals with the Hall of Fame 2×4 Reverb. The pedal builds on their existing Hall of Fame pedal with four pressure-sensitive footswitches that let you quickly change presets.
Phil Lesh Cancels Performances Due to Surgery
Former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has been forced to cancel his upcoming festival appearances due to a medical issue.
Marco Mendoza Releases New Album with Dead Daisies, Announces Solo Tour
The Dead Daisies have released “Locked and Loaded,” a covers album. The band, anchored by bass great Marco Mendoza, will also be hitting the road for a U.S. tour in support of his latest solo album, “Viva La Rock.”
D’Addario Announces XT Series Strings
D’Addario has introduced a new line of strings for nearly every instrument type called the XT Series. The string design incorporates a high carbon steel core with alloy wraps and an expanded lifespan treatment coating.
Bass of the Week: Claas Guitars Moby Dick B4 0317
This week we’re taking a look at an otherworldly bass by Germany’s Claas Guitars. This Moby Dick bass from their custom shop has a headless design with a singlecut body.
Raphael Saadiq Releases “Jimmy Lee”
Multi-instrumentalist Raphael Saadiq has returned with his first new album in eight years. “Jimmy Lee” is a darker turn for the neo-soul star and serves partly as a reflection of his brother, who died of a heroin overdose.
Mr. Bungle Announces Reunion Tour
Mr. Bungle is reuniting to play live shows for the first time in nearly 20 years. The tour will include the band playing their 1986 demo tape “The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny” in full in three cities over 7 nights.
Charlie Wooton Project Releases “Blue Basso”
Bassist Charlie Wooton has released a new album with his solo project called “Blue Basso.” Named after his well-worn and well-loved bass, the record also helps to pay tribute to one of his idols: Jaco Pastorius.
Mooer Audio Introduces the CT-01 Clip-On Tuner
Mooer Audio has introduced their first clip-on tuner called the CT-01. Made for use with bass and guitar, the unit has a 180° rotatable hinge and a color display for easy visibility.
In Memoriam: Larry Taylor
Sad news to share: Larry Taylor has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. Nicknamed “The Mole,” Taylor was the founding bassist for Canned Heat and played with the band from 1967 to 1970.