Les Claypool Tells the Wild Story Behind the South Park Theme Song
Les Claypool recalls how Primus wrote the South Park theme in Rick Beato’s interview, from a slower draft to one of TV’s most iconic songs.
DiMarzio Introduces Colossal Bass Pickups with Metal Covers and Detailed Mid-Range
DiMarzio has unveiled the Colossal pickups for 5-string bass, a new humbucking design promising “more of everything” with dynamic range, comfort, and tonal detail.
Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary
Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass, stolen in 1972 and found in 2024, takes center stage in the new BBC documentary "The Beatle and the Bass."
Blackstar Introduces the Beam Solo: A Wireless Headphone Amp for Silent Practice
Practice anytime, anywhere. The Blackstar Beam Solo is a wireless headphone amp with 50+ tones, Bluetooth, and built-in tools.
Esperanza Spalding Joins Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins on Long-Awaited Trio Album Triune
Esperanza Spalding reunites with Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins for Triune, a trio album rooted in Black American Music, funk, and soul.
Bass of the Week: Tom Petersson’s Custom 12-String Bass From Brooks Bass Guitars
Brooks Bass Guitars built a short-scale 12-string bass for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick. Explore the custom design, specs, and demo clips.
John Ferrara’s “Skinned Knees and Make Believe” Expands the Language of Solo Bass
John Ferrara explores new ground with "Skinned Knees and Make Believe," a solo bass album recorded with jungle ambience in Costa Rica.
Weekly Top 10: Zach Cooper’s Bass Rig, Chris Seldon’s Scout 434, and More
From Zach Cooper’s tone secrets to Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 and Ibanez’s latest release, here are this week’s top 10 bass stories.
Donny McCaslin Announces “Lullaby for the Lost” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Jonathan Maron, and More
Donny McCaslin returns with Lullaby for the Lost, reuniting with Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner. Hear their lead single “Celestial.”
No Treble Exclusive: How Warren Murrel Keeps the Groove with Robert Jon & The Wreck
Warren Murrel of Robert Jon & The Wreck shares his path from drummer to bassist, road wisdom, and tone secrets in this No Treble exclusive.
Tech 21 Marks 20 Years of the Para Driver DI with Limited Edition Pedal
Tech 21 commemorates the Para Driver DI’s 20th anniversary with a limited run of 500 all-analog pedals, shipping this fall.
“The Voice of Rock” Glenn Hughes Releases “Chosen” and the New Single, “My Alibi”
Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock, drops his new album Chosen alongside the groove-heavy single “My Alibi.”