Bakithi Kumalo Finds a New Groove for Paul Simon’s “Quiet Celebration” Live Album
Paul Simon's live album captures his Quiet Celebration Tour with Bakithi Kumalo on bass. Watch their performance of "Under African Skies" with Edie Brickell.
Weekly Top 10: Geezer Butler, Henrik Linder’s Mayones Cali, and the BOSS EX-4
Geezer Butler jams with Jack Black, BOSS unveils the EX-4, Mayones teams with Henrik Linder, and much more. Catch up on No Treble’s 10 most-read stories of the week.
Dave Holland Celebrates 80 with “Freedom Call” Live Box Set
Dave Holland celebrates his 80th birthday with "Freedom Call," a collection of unreleased live recordings featuring his Sextet, Quintet, and Prism ensembles.
Joe Hubbard Breaks Down Chick Corea’s “Spain” in New Bass Course
Joe Hubbard breaks down Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a new bass course with 12 lessons, samba grooves, solo analysis, and backing tracks featuring Tom Brechtlein.
Joy Division’s “Eternal: Live” Collects 16 Performances in Massive Box Set
Joy Division's "Eternal: Live" collects 16 performances across 14 CDs and two DVDs, capturing Peter Hook's bass lines and the band's final concert in Birmingham.
Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.
Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement due to arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place.
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, packing 120 effects, bass-tuned sounds, flexible routing, and four simultaneous effects into a compact pedal.
Ampeg Adds a 4-Ohm Venture VB-212 for Single-Cab Rigs
Ampeg adds a 4-ohm Venture VB-212 bass cabinet with two 12-inch Lavoce woofers, a 40-pound build, and a single-cab option for Venture heads’ full rated output.
Oteil Burbridge Heads West with Oteil & Friends for March 2027 Tour
Oteil & Friends will play seven shows in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest in March 2027. Get the tour dates, full lineup, and more from Oteil Burbridge.
Bass of the Week: Conway’s MPS Gets the Ghost Burst Treatment
Conway Guitars’ MPS Mark Peric Signature bass features a semi-hollow walnut body, Ghost Burst finish, 32-inch scale, Bartolini pickups, and Mike Pope preamp.