Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run
Oteil Burbridge’s Fall 2025 tour features Oteil & Friends with Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, and more across the East Coast.
Nordstrand Launches Acinonyx V: Short Scale Five-String With PolyVox Pickup and Custom Shop Build
Nordstrand introduces the Acinonyx V, a short scale five-string bass featuring a PolyVox pickup and custom shop build by Carey Nordstrand.
Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs
Phil Mann wraps up his 11-year “Chord Tone Concepts” series with Volume 4, focusing on triad pairs, voice leading, and melodic phrasing for bassists.
Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone
Yes will perform their 1971 prog classic "Fragile" in full during their 2025 U.S. tour, featuring tracks like “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise.”
Fender and Khruangbin’s Laura Lee Collaborate on Stylish Limited Edition Jazz Bass
The new Fender Laura Lee Jazz Bass pairs vintage aesthetics with DiMarzio pickups, honoring the Khruangbin bassist’s distinctive tone and style.
Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th
Geezer Butler reunites with Black Sabbath’s original lineup for their final show, “Back to the Beginning,” streaming live from Birmingham on July 5.
Michael Spalt’s Blue Deluxe Bass Turns Found Objects into Playable Art
The Blue Deluxe bass by Michael Spalt showcases a one-of-a-kind design using repurposed materials and detailed handcrafted elements.
Doobie Brothers Reunite with Michael McDonald and Bass Icons for “Walk This Road”
"Walk This Road" marks the Doobie Brothers’ latest release with Michael McDonald and session bass legends including Pino Palladino and Bob Glaub.
Dingwall SP1, Aristides S/B5, Nathan East’s Funk Jam, and Trujillo on Tour: This Week in Bass
Explore this week’s top bass stories, including the Dingwall SP1, Aristides S/B5, a funk jam from Nathan East, and Robert Trujillo live on tour.
MayFly Sunset Is an All-Analog Bass Amp Simulator Built for Studio and Stage
The MayFly Sunset is an all-analog bass amp simulator pedal with zero latency, full EQ control, and DI outputs for both live performance and studio use.
Kemper Revamps Profiler Line with MK 2 Series: More Effects, Faster Workflow, Bigger Loops
The Kemper Profiler MK 2 Series features upgraded performance, more effect blocks, USB audio support, and extended loop time.
Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill” Concert Film Hits Theaters This July with Pink Floyd Classics
Experience Roger Waters’ This Is Not A Drill tour on the big screen, with Pink Floyd favorites and cinematic production captured live in Prague.