First Look: Fender Unveils 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Collection
Fender celebrates 75 years of the Precision Bass with three limited edition models, including the American Vintage II 1951 Precision, Player II Precision, and American Professional PJ Bass.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Return with “Future Soul,” A Genre-Blending New Chapter
Tedeschi Trucks Band return with "Future Soul," a genre-blending new album featuring bassist Brandon Boone. Watch live video and see 2026 tour dates.
Josh Paul Powers New Supergroup The Masses on Two Explosive Debut Singles
The Masses, a new Nashville supergroup featuring Josh Paul on bass, have released their first two singles: “Drug Lord” and a cover of Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic.”
Iron Maiden Documentary “Burning Ambition” Trailer Teases a Deep Dive Into 50 Years of Metal History
Iron Maiden has released the first trailer for Burning Ambition, a new documentary tracing the band’s 50-year history. The film arrives in theaters on May 7, 2026.
Seymour Duncan Refreshes Studio Bass Compressor for 2026 With Retro-Inspired Housing
Seymour Duncan has updated its Studio Bass Compressor pedal for 2026 with a retro-inspired housing, while keeping its blend control, 3-way frequency switch, and $199 price.
Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Mayhem to the U.S. This Fall
Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 tour with first-time U.S. dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia ahead of "Vol. II."
Steve Bailey Is Stepping Down as Chair of Berklee’s Bass Department
Steve Bailey will step down as chair of Berklee’s Bass Department on August 31, 2026, closing a major chapter in his career as a bassist, educator, and mentor.
Trace Elliot’s New Dual Band Compressor Pedal Brings TE-1200 Compression to Your Board
Trace Elliot has introduced the Dual Band Compressor Pedal, a new bass effects unit that brings the compression circuit from the TE-1200 amp to pedalboards for studio and stage use.
Melissa Auf der Maur Reflects on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and the ’90s in New Memoir
Melissa Auf der Maur has released "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir," reflecting on her years with Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and rock’s last analog decade.
Bass of the Week: Markbass GV 5 GOG Delivers Andrew Gouché Style in a Classic 5-String
The Markbass GV 5 GOG is a 5-string bass designed with gospel legend Andrew Gouché, featuring noiseless JJ pickups, vintage-style block inlays, and punchy passive tone.
Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026
Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.
This Week in Bass: Historic Auctions, New Gear, and Fresh Grooves
From Paul McCartney’s record-setting Yamaha BB-1200 to Upton’s Chicago bass and Sire’s New Gen upgrades, here are the biggest bass stories, gear, and grooves of the week.