Crowbar Reunites with Pat Bruders for 2025 Tour: “It’s An Honor”
Pat Bruders rejoins Crowbar for their 2025 tour as Shane Wesley departs temporarily. See the full tour schedule and reunion details.
“The End of JHS”: Vintage and Fret-King Owner John Hornby Skewes & Co. To Cease Operations at 60 Years
Vintage and Fret-King distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. is closing after 60 years. The UK company will begin an orderly wind-down of operations.
Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence
Le Fay’s Waran 5 features a striking design, custom pickups, and a performance-focused build made for bassists who demand speed and presence on stage.
Shavo Odadjian and Get’m Get’m Unveil Luxe Luminous Strap Series for Guitar and Bass
System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian and Get'm Get'm reveal the Luminous strap line—luxury design, pro-grade durability, and handmade quality for guitar and bass players.
Juan Alderete’s Gear Collection Hits Reverb, Dusty Hill’s 1980 Performance Resurfaces, and a Smarter Way to Practice Scales
From Dusty Hill's legendary 1980 set to Juan Alderete’s epic gear sale and scale practice tips, here’s what bassists are talking about this week.
Ghost-Note, With Members of Snarky Puppy and More, Extend U.S. Tour Through 2025
Ghost-Note, the funk-fusion supergroup led by Snarky Puppy’s Sput Searight and Nate Werth, has added new 2025 tour dates across the U.S. See the full schedule and watch their live performance.
Unearthed: Sly & The Family Stone’s Earliest Live Recording Captures Larry Graham’s Funk Bass Roots
Before their breakout, Sly & The Family Stone recorded a rare 1967 live set. Hear Larry Graham’s groundbreaking bass style in its rawest form before it changed funk forever.
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones reunite with Jeff Coffin for their “Jingle All the Way” tour, featuring Victor Wooten and Tuvan throat-singers Alash.
Bootsy Collins, Laura Lee, Sting & More: June’s Top 10 Bass Videos You Need to See
These 10 bass videos caught fire in June—live sets, interviews, and standout performances from Bootsy, Laura Lee, Sting, and more.
Mooer F15i Li: Portable Amp with Built-In Effects for Bass and Guitar
Explore Mooer’s F15i Li, a portable amp for bass and guitar with 55 amp models, built-in effects, Bluetooth, and a rechargeable battery.
Gary Karr, Who Brought Solo Bass to the Spotlight, Dies at 84
Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr, known for elevating the bass as a solo instrument, has died at 84.
Wet Leg Drops ‘moisturizer,’ with Ellis Durand’s Bass Lines Up Front
Wet Leg returns with moisturizer, their second album packed with deep, catchy bass lines by Ellis Durand. See the track list and live performance video.