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Bergantino NV410T: Sealed 4×10 Bass Cab with Ceramic Drivers for Tight, Classic Lows
Amps

Bergantino NV410T: Sealed 4×10 Bass Cab with Ceramic Drivers for Tight, Classic Lows

The NV410T from Bergantino packs tight, classic low-end into a compact sealed 4x10 with ceramic drivers — perfect for stage clarity and punch.

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Return with “That Wasn’t a Dream,” Reveal Tour Plans
New Albums

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Return with “That Wasn’t a Dream,” Reveal Tour Plans

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills unveil That Wasn't a Dream, a stripped-back follow-up to Notes With Attachments, with tour dates ahead.

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop Launch “Warlord” Pick with Tapered Edges for Tonal Range
Accessories & Strings

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop Launch “Warlord” Pick with Tapered Edges for Tonal Range

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop unveil the Warlord bass pick, featuring tapered edges for tonal range and a design tailored for bassists.

Inside Belforti’s S1 Ziricote: Inlaid Top, Private Stock Woods, and Gold-Touched Detail
Bass of the Week

Inside Belforti’s S1 Ziricote: Inlaid Top, Private Stock Woods, and Gold-Touched Detail

Discover the artistry of Belforti’s S1 Ziricote — from its inlaid top and rare woods to custom pickups and Optima 24K Gold strings.

Bill Salter, Harlem Bassist and ‘Just the Two Of Us’ Co-Writer, Dies at 88
In Memoriam

Bill Salter, Harlem Bassist and ‘Just the Two Of Us’ Co-Writer, Dies at 88

Bill Salter, the Harlem-born bassist who co-wrote hits like "Just the Two Of Us," has passed at 88. Explore his wide-ranging musical journey.

Juan Alderete Parts with 700 Pieces of Iconic Gear from The Mars Volta, Racer X & More
News

Juan Alderete Parts with 700 Pieces of Iconic Gear from The Mars Volta, Racer X & More

The Mars Volta’s Juan Alderete opens his vault: over 700 basses, pedals, and amps from decades on the road are hitting Reverb on July 16.

Inside Geezer Butler’s Rig and Les Claypool’s Rare Bass: This Week in Bass
Weekly Top 10

Inside Geezer Butler’s Rig and Les Claypool’s Rare Bass: This Week in Bass

From Geezer Butler’s monster rig to Les Claypool’s custom bass for sale, dive into the week’s best bass highlights.

Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour

Paul McCartney’s 2025 "Got Back" tour hits North America with Beatles and Wings favorites. Check the full schedule and band lineup.

Geddy Lee & Tech 21 Launch Signed Pedals for Neil Peart Tribute, Cancer Charity
Pedals & Effects

Geddy Lee & Tech 21 Launch Signed Pedals for Neil Peart Tribute, Cancer Charity

Rush’s Geddy Lee teams with Tech 21 on signed MP40 pedals honoring Neil Peart. Limited run benefits cancer research and the Neil Peart Memorial.

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds
Interviews

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds

In this new interview, Chris Minh Doky discusses "New Beginnings," Nordic roots, family collaboration, and evolving the upright bass.

King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup
News

King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup

Jakko Jakszyk confirms King Crimson are recording a new album with Tony Levin and the latest lineup — their first since 2003.

Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Pino Palladino Series, Including a Museum-Grade Replica of His Iconic StingRay
Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Pino Palladino Series, Including a Museum-Grade Replica of His Iconic StingRay

Explore Ernie Ball Music Man’s Pino Palladino series, including a hand-signed replica of his iconic ’79 fretless StingRay that defined his sound.