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Christian McBride Steps Down as Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival After 9 Years
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Christian McBride Steps Down as Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival After 9 Years

Christian McBride has announced his resignation as Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival after nine years of shaping its legacy.

Randy Rhoads’ Iconic Guitar Gets a Bass Makeover With Limited Edition Jackson RR-B IV
Basses

Randy Rhoads’ Iconic Guitar Gets a Bass Makeover With Limited Edition Jackson RR-B IV

Jackson transforms Randy Rhoads’ legendary signature guitar into a bass with the limited edition RR-B IV, bringing the iconic design to four strings.

Noah Garabedian Releases “Quartets and Solos” Featuring Dayna Stephens, Carmen Staaf, and Jimmy Macbride
New Albums

Noah Garabedian Releases “Quartets and Solos” Featuring Dayna Stephens, Carmen Staaf, and Jimmy Macbride

Bassist Noah Garabedian’s "Quartets and Solos" is out now, featuring Dayna Stephens, Carmen Staaf, Jimmy Macbride, and solo showcases from each member.

Source Audio Unveils Encounter Ambient Delay & Reverb Pedal for Otherworldly Soundscapes
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio Unveils Encounter Ambient Delay & Reverb Pedal for Otherworldly Soundscapes

Source Audio introduces the Encounter, a dual-engine ambient delay and reverb pedal with six reverbs, six delays, full MIDI, and Neuro 3 integration.

Paz Lenchantin Releases “Novela,” Second Single From Debut Solo Album “Triste”
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Paz Lenchantin Releases “Novela,” Second Single From Debut Solo Album “Triste”

Paz Lenchantin (Pixies, A Perfect Circle) shares “Novela,” the second single from her debut solo album "Triste," out October 17 on Hideous Humans Records.

MESA/Boogie Bass-800D Combines Bass 400+ Tube Tone With Subway Class D Power
Amps

MESA/Boogie Bass-800D Combines Bass 400+ Tube Tone With Subway Class D Power

MESA/Boogie’s new Bass-800D blends the Bass 400+ tube preamp with Subway Class D power, delivering 800 watts of classic tone and modern punch.

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
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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”
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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.