George Mundy, Electronics Pioneer Behind Phil Lesh’s “Mission Control” Bass, Dies at 79
Electronics pioneer George Mundy, who helped create Phil Lesh’s legendary “Mission Control” bass, has died at 79, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
Ernie Ball Music Man Updates Tim Commerford StingRay for 2025 with New Finishes, Full-Scale Design
The 2025 Tim Commerford StingRay gets new finishes and a full-scale design, plus refinements inspired by the Rage Against the Machine bassist.
Eggy’s Mike Goodman to Miss Tour Dates, Band Shares Message of Support
Eggy announced Mike Goodman will miss upcoming tour dates, sharing a heartfelt message of support for their bassist.
BassTival 2025: Hellborg, Pilichowski, Hendriks Lead Daylong Bass Celebration in Germany
BassTival returns for 2025 with Hellborg, Pilichowski, and Hendriks leading a full day of performances, workshops, and gear in rural Germany.
Noah Garabedian Explores Solitude and Community on “Quartets and Solos”
Noah Garabedian’s new album, Quartets and Solos, reflects on connection, creativity, and solitude through deeply personal compositions.
Greg Norton’s Ultrabomb Launches Tour: “One of the Most Vital Punk Tours of the Year”
Ultrabomb, the punk supergroup featuring Hüsker Dü’s Greg Norton, is on tour with a set described as “one of the most vital punk tours of the year.”
Glockenklang Changes Hands After 50 Years: New Owner Promises to Continue Bass Amp Tradition
Gawan Linnemann becomes Glockenklang’s new owner and outlines his vision for the next chapter in the bass amp maker’s 50-year history.
This Microtonal 6-String Bass Has 62 Frets: Matt Pollock Explains Why
Matt Pollock’s 62-fret bass uses a 31-tone tuning system to explore new harmonic territory with remarkable clarity.
Nikki Sixx Selling Motley Crue Vegas Residency Stage-Played Basses with VIP Experience
Nikki Sixx is selling stage-played basses from Mötley Crüe’s Vegas residency, each bundled with a VIP meet & greet and photo op after the show.
From Rush in 1981 to Claypool-Approved Gear: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
This week’s top bass stories: a vintage Rush clip, Les Claypool’s gear pick, standout bass builds, funk lessons, and more from the No Treble team.
NOFX’s “Barcelona”: How the Unlikely Combination of Fat Mike and David Pastorius Created a Genre-Bending Bass Gem
David Pastorius breaks down his collaboration with Fat Mike on NOFX’s “Barcelona” and shares a video on how to play his standout bass parts.
Listen: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Drop “Contour” from Upcoming Album, “That Wasn’t a Dream”
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills unveil “Contour,” the second single from their upcoming album, That Wasn’t a Dream, featuring fretless textures and rich tone.