Boss Introduces XS-100 and XS-1 Poly Shifters With New Pitch-Tracking Tech
Boss introduces the XS-100 and XS-1 Poly Shifters, new pitch pedals for bass and guitar with advanced tracking and versatile performance.
Darkglass Entropia Brings Multi-Band Compression and Distortion to Anagram
Darkglass has released the Entropia plugin for the Anagram bass modeler, adding multi-band compression, distortion, and curated tone templates.
Danny Thompson, Influential Double Bassist and Pentangle Co-Founder, Dies at 86
Influential double bassist Danny Thompson, co-founder of Pentangle and collaborator with Kate Bush, John Martyn, and Nick Drake, has died at 86.
Soul Coughing’s 2025 “Still Loves You” Tour Marks Reunion With Original Lineup and Steinberg’s Iconic Bass Lines
Soul Coughing reunites with their original lineup for the 2025 “Still Loves You” tour, spotlighting Sebastian Steinberg’s signature bass sound.
Spector Introduces NS Icon Bolt-On Series With Aguilar Electronics
Spector launches the NS Icon Bolt-On Series, blending classic NS design with modern playability, premium tonewoods, and Aguilar electronics.
Al Cisneros Launches The Holy Mountain Orchestra With Tribute Track “Song for JW”
Sleep and OM bassist Al Cisneros debuts The Holy Mountain Orchestra with “Song for JW,” a tribute to Holy Mountain Records founder John Whitson.
Bass of the Week: Vuorensaku Guitars’ “Deep Blue 5” With Darkglass Preamp and Built-In Overdrive
The Vuorensaku Guitars T.Family "Deep Blue 5" blends Finnish woods with Darkglass electronics, Lace Alumitone pickup, and built-in overdrive.
Dream Theater Announces “Quarantième: Live à Paris” Album From 40th Anniversary Tour
Dream Theater celebrates 40 years with "Quarantième: Live à Paris," a new live album featuring the reunion with Mike Portnoy. Out November 28.
Weekly Top 10: Ibanez VISIONS Bass, Fender Vintera II P-Bass, Hot Wire Schoengeist & More
Ibanez’s VISIONS IV1SR, Fender’s Vintera II Road Worn P-Bass, the Hot Wire Schoengeist, lessons, videos, and more topped this week’s bass stories.
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
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
Bassist Noah Garabedian’s "Quartets and Solos" is out now, featuring Dayna Stephens, Carmen Staaf, Jimmy Macbride, and solo showcases from each member.