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Duesenberg Launches Chris Chaney Signature Bass With Custom Inlays, Vintage Style, and Limited Distressed Model
Basses

Duesenberg Launches Chris Chaney Signature Bass With Custom Inlays, Vintage Style, and Limited Distressed Model

Duesenberg and Chris Chaney unveil a signature bass with vintage-inspired specs, symbolic inlays, and a limited edition distressed black finish.

JD DeServio Joins Zakk Sabbath Tour, Honors Geezer Butler with “Bassically” Bass Solo
Concerts & Tours

JD DeServio Joins Zakk Sabbath Tour, Honors Geezer Butler with “Bassically” Bass Solo

Zakk Sabbath’s 2025 tour features JD DeServio on bass in place of Blasko, including a spotlight solo tribute to Geezer Butler ahead of the Black Sabbath classic “N.I.B.”

Panda Audio Future Impact V4 – VIP Packs Full Synth Power into a Compact Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Panda Audio Future Impact V4 – VIP Packs Full Synth Power into a Compact Pedal

The Future Impact V4 - VIP is a smaller version of Panda Audio’s bass synth, delivering the same powerful engine and extensive effect set.

ProgJect Hits the Road in 2025 with New Vocalist and All-Star Prog Lineup
Concerts & Tours

ProgJect Hits the Road in 2025 with New Vocalist and All-Star Prog Lineup

ProgJect’s 2025 tour features new vocalist Alessandro Del Vecchio and bassist Pete Griffin, with music by Zappa, YES, Rush, and more prog icons.

Dingwall SP1 Bass Arrives with Fanned-Frets, Quad-Tone Control, and Classic Style
Basses

Dingwall SP1 Bass Arrives with Fanned-Frets, Quad-Tone Control, and Classic Style

The new Dingwall SP1 bass features a multi-scale neck, Quad-Tone control system, and dual pickups, offering tonal range with vintage styling.

“Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour
Concerts & Tours

“Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour

Soulfly welcomes Chase Bryant as touring bassist for their 2025 European run. The lineup change follows Mike Leon’s departure earlier this year.

Inside the Aristides S/B5: A One-Piece Bass Built with Arium and Designed for Clarity
Bass of the Week

Inside the Aristides S/B5: A One-Piece Bass Built with Arium and Designed for Clarity

The Aristides S/B5 features a one-piece design, Arium core, and extended scale length for improved clarity and precision in the low register.

The Dead Daisies Cover Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and More on New Album, “Lookin’ For Trouble”
New Albums

The Dead Daisies Cover Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and More on New Album, “Lookin’ For Trouble”

Bassist Michael Devin and The Dead Daisies put their stamp on blues classics from Robert Johnson to Albert King on the album recorded at Muscle Shoals.

Shelby Means’ Solo Debut, Fender’s Free App, and More: This Week’s Top 10
Weekly Top 10

Shelby Means’ Solo Debut, Fender’s Free App, and More: This Week’s Top 10

From Shelby Means’ new solo album to Fender’s free recording app, catch up on this week’s top 10 bass stories, gear highlights, and video picks.

Best New Bass Gear in May 2025: Spector Euro CST, Pino Palladino Strings, and More
Gear Roundup

Best New Bass Gear in May 2025: Spector Euro CST, Pino Palladino Strings, and More

From Spector’s Euro CST basses to Pino Palladino's new flats, here are the standout bass gear releases we covered in May 2025.

Earthquaker Devices Debuts Splitter and Mixer Pedals for Flexible Signal Routing
Pedals & Effects

Earthquaker Devices Debuts Splitter and Mixer Pedals for Flexible Signal Routing

Earthquaker Devices has released two utility pedals—the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer—designed to expand routing and signal control options.

Spector Launches Doug Wimbish Euro 4, Modeled After His Original 1987 NS-2 Bass
Basses

Spector Launches Doug Wimbish Euro 4, Modeled After His Original 1987 NS-2 Bass

Spector’s Doug Wimbish Euro 4 Signature combines a slim neck, custom EMGs, and design cues from his classic 1987 NS-2 bass.