Bass of the Week: Seger Guitars 6-String DC Bass
This week we’re checking out a cool six-string bass, but it’s not what you think. Dallas Seger of Seger Guitars posted a six-string version of his DC Bass that doubles up on the low strings.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Releases “Live at Woodstock”
While Woodstock 50 has been officially canceled, there are plenty of great celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the infamous music festival. That includes the long-awaited release of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s set from the event.
Sublime With Rome Announces Tour
Sublime with Rome released their third album, “Blessings,” last month and now they’re hitting the road to support it. Bassist Eric Wilson - the sole remaining Sublime with Rome member - will be on the tour.
Vox Introduces the Mini Superbeetle Bass Amp
Vox has introduced the Mini Superbeetle Bass. The new amp is a compact tribute to the company’s 1960s models and comes equipped with a Nutube analog preamp circuit.
Yes Releases “Yes 50 Live”
Legendary prog-rock band Yes turned 50 last year, and they celebrated the occasion with a massive tour. Now they’ve released a new double live album called “Yes 50 Live” that features 13 performances from the trek.
Darkglass Electronics Introduces the Microtubes X Ultra Pedal
Darkglass Electronics has introduced the Microtube X Ultra, which they say “greatly expands” on the versatility of their Microtubes X7 pedal. It has all the same controls as its predecessor but adds four key components.
Freekbass Announces New Tour Dates
Freekbass has announced a new tour in support of his latest record, “All The Way This. All The Way That.”
Jackson Introduces New JS Series Spectra Bass Models
Jackson has expanded its JS Series basses with two new models: the JS Series Spectra Bass JS3Q and JS Series Spectra Bass JS3QV. The basses are four- and five-strings, respectively, and feature a quilted maple top and a new body shape.
The Giraffes Release “Flower of the Cosmos”
Underground Brooklyn music legends The Giraffes have returned with a new album called “Flower of the Cosmos.” The album serves as a turning point for the band. Last year, bassist Josh Taggart left the group and was replaced by Hannah Moorhead.
Spiral Electric FX Announces the White Spiral Boost Pedal
Spiral Electric FX unveiled the new White Spiral Boost at Summer NAMM this year. The pedal, designed by former DOD/Digitech creative Tom Cram, is a light JFET boost “with a few tricks up its sleeve.”
James Genus Anchors New Album by Robben Ford and Bill Evans
Guitarist Robben Ford and saxophonist Bill Evans teamed up to record a new album, “The Sun Room.” The duo, which has often worked together over the years, recruited drummer Keith Carlock and bassist James Genus to round out the record.
Foxgear Announces the Ballade Chorus Pedal
Foxgear has expanded their pedal lineup with the Ballade, a chorus pedal that revives the sound of the ’80s.