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Steve Eisenberg is a luthier based in Phoenix, Arizona who uses all of his specialties to create unique and functional basses. This week we’re checking out the Highboy, which has two extended horns for balancing whether you sit or stand.

Bassist and producer Brady Watt have teamed up with rapper Bishop Nehru to release “The Real Book, Vol. 1.” The five-song album blends Watt’s hip-hop bass lines into thicker textures with Nehru spitting bars over top.

MXR has unveiled a new pedal called the Clone Looper. The minimalist design has two footswitches to toggle between recording and play/stop, but that doesn’t reflect all of its capabilities.

Redd Kross is back with a new album called “Beyond The Door.” The group, founded by brothers Jeff McDonald (vocals/guitar) and Steve McDonald (bass/vocals), offers unique blend of ’60s and ’70s psychedelic, with shades of punk.

Darkglass Electronics has unveiled a new limited-edition amp. The Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 900 v2 Limited Edition once again features artwork on the top lid by artist Christopher Lovell.

Peter Hook is continuing to tour his discography with a new North American run scheduled for October and November. The former Joy Division and New Order bassist will be taking his band The Light out to perform the early nineties New Order albums.

Adamovic has expanded its lineup of bass models with a new concept called Soul. Built in The Netherlands, the new bass is a blend of old and new.

Brazilian double bassist Walter Areia has a keen sense of rhythm and melody. In his latest video for his song, “Sem Paredes,” he puts his percussive style to use.

Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas, Jr. has released a second album for 2019. “Living The Best And Worst Life At The Same Damn Time!” Contains eight songs of quirky lyrics, infectious beats, and unreal bass playing.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has been working on his memoir for several years. After getting solidified for release earlier this year, Grand Central Publishing has revealed new details about the book.

After publishing his book “Let Love Have the Last Word,” Common has released a new album more simply entitled “Let Love.” Burniss Travis, who performs on bass, is also credited with writing and production on the album.

Kevin Chown announced that he’s left Finnish artist Tarja Turunen’s band. The news comes days after Tarja released her new album, “In The Raw.” Chown will not be sitting still long as he’ll be joining former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach for a tour.