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Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour
Concerts & Tours

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
Top Ten

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
Amps

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
In Memoriam

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
New Albums

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.

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.