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Digbeth Foundry: Laney’s Budget Bass Amp Series With Mixable FET and Drive Channels
Amps

Digbeth Foundry: Laney’s Budget Bass Amp Series With Mixable FET and Drive Channels

Laney’s Digbeth Foundry amps combine affordability with tone control, offering mixable FET and Drive channels across four combos and a head.

Robin Mullarkey Steps Out with “Bring Own Ball”: A Summer Groove with Irresistible Bass Tone
New Albums

Robin Mullarkey Steps Out with “Bring Own Ball”: A Summer Groove with Irresistible Bass Tone

Known for his work with Jacob Collier, Robin Mullarkey releases his first solo single, blending summer vibes, deep groove, and killer bass tone.

Audified Updates GK Amplification 3 PRO with Marek Bero Presets and New Tone Tools
Apps

Audified Updates GK Amplification 3 PRO with Marek Bero Presets and New Tone Tools

Explore Marek Bero’s custom presets and new tone-shaping tools in Audified’s GK Amplification 3 PRO 3.1.5 plugin update.

Glenn Hughes Returns with “Chosen,” His First Solo Album in 9 Years, and World Tour
New Albums

Glenn Hughes Returns with “Chosen,” His First Solo Album in 9 Years, and World Tour

Bass icon Glenn Hughes is back with Chosen, his first solo release since 2016, and a new world tour covering Europe, South America, and the UK.

Classic SansAmp Tone Goes Digital with New Plugin from Tech 21 and Audiopunks
Apps

Classic SansAmp Tone Goes Digital with New Plugin from Tech 21 and Audiopunks

Tech 21 and Audiopunks bring classic SansAmp tones to your DAW with a new plugin that emulates the SansAmp Classic and PSA-1 analog units.

Billy Sheehan Anchors The Fell’s Fierce New Single, “Killswitch,” Ahead of EP Launch
New Albums

Billy Sheehan Anchors The Fell’s Fierce New Single, “Killswitch,” Ahead of EP Launch

Billy Sheehan’s snarling bass tone fuels The Fell’s new single, “Killswitch,” a gritty anthem ahead of their October EP release.

Trickfish L112 Bass Cab: Lightweight 1×12 with Neodymium Speaker and Vintage Look
Amps

Trickfish L112 Bass Cab: Lightweight 1×12 with Neodymium Speaker and Vintage Look

Trickfish’s new L112 bass cabinet offers a lightweight 1x12 design, Neodymium speaker, and a vintage aesthetic for tone-conscious, gig-ready players.

Crowbar Reunites with Pat Bruders for 2025 Tour: “It’s An Honor”
Concerts & Tours

Crowbar Reunites with Pat Bruders for 2025 Tour: “It’s An Honor”

Pat Bruders rejoins Crowbar for their 2025 tour as Shane Wesley departs temporarily. See the full tour schedule and reunion details.

“The End of JHS”: Vintage and Fret-King Owner John Hornby Skewes & Co. To Cease Operations at 60 Years
News

“The End of JHS”: Vintage and Fret-King Owner John Hornby Skewes & Co. To Cease Operations at 60 Years

Vintage and Fret-King distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. is closing after 60 years. The UK company will begin an orderly wind-down of operations.

Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence
Bass of the Week

Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence

Le Fay’s Waran 5 features a striking design, custom pickups, and a performance-focused build made for bassists who demand speed and presence on stage.

Shavo Odadjian and Get’m Get’m Unveil Luxe Luminous Strap Series for Guitar and Bass
Accessories & Strings

Shavo Odadjian and Get’m Get’m Unveil Luxe Luminous Strap Series for Guitar and Bass

System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian and Get'm Get'm reveal the Luminous strap line—luxury design, pro-grade durability, and handmade quality for guitar and bass players.

Juan Alderete’s Gear Collection Hits Reverb, Dusty Hill’s 1980 Performance Resurfaces, and a Smarter Way to Practice Scales
Weekly Top 10

Juan Alderete’s Gear Collection Hits Reverb, Dusty Hill’s 1980 Performance Resurfaces, and a Smarter Way to Practice Scales

From Dusty Hill's legendary 1980 set to Juan Alderete’s epic gear sale and scale practice tips, here’s what bassists are talking about this week.