Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Luce: A Studio-Grade Tube DI with British Console DNA
Luce is Jad Freer Audio’s new tube DI, pairing an ECC88/6922 tube with a Carnhill transformer for rich, console-style tone in the studio or on stage.
Billy Sheehan, Fodera x Trickfish, and Ibanez Mode Series Top No Treble’s Weekly Chart
Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big lead No Treble’s Weekly Top 10, alongside new NAMM gear from Fodera, Trickfish, Ibanez, Tech 21, Warwick, and more.
Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77
Fred Smith, bassist for the influential New York band Television, has died at 77. Known for his melodic, song-first approach, Smith helped define the sound of the NYC punk era.
ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing
New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.
Nine Inch Nails Reloads the Low End With Stu Brooks for 2026 “Peel It Back” Tour
Nine Inch Nails have added Stu Brooks as their new touring bassist for the 2026 “Peel It Back” tour. The seasoned player joins the band after a long lineage of elite NIN bassists.
Music Man DarkRay II Adds Built-In Octave Effects to the Darkglass-Powered StingRay
Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.
Ron Carter Explores Jazz-Gospel Roots with Ricky Dillard on “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.
Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp
The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.
Tech 21 Brings SansAmp Into the Digital Era With the Programmable Bass Driver ELITE
Tech 21 unveils the SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE, a new digital pedal designed to capture classic SansAmp feel with modern flexibility.
Gov’t Mule Expands 2026 Tour as Kevin Scott Powers a New Spring Run
Gov’t Mule expands its 2026 tour with a new spring run across the Midwest and Southeast, powered by bassist Kevin Scott.
Spector Expands Signature Line at NAMM 2026 with New Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello Finishes
Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.
Fodera and Trickfish Unveil Preamp & Practice Amp Pedal for Studio-Grade Bass Tone Anywhere
Fodera and Trickfish have teamed up on a new Preamp & Practice Amp pedal, delivering Fodera-inspired tone shaping, flexible EQ, DI, and headphone practice features.