Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 52

Designed for bassists, the Lusithand Rosa Overdrive emulates tube amp saturation while offering dynamic control, tonal flexibility, and a unique EQ tilt.

Frank Bello’s new Spector NC-4 is now shipping, featuring EMG pickups, a custom purple finish, and a tribute to his mother and grandmother.

Fender has launched Fender Music Korea to manage direct-to-dealer and consumer operations, expanding its reach in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Morley and bassist Tye Trujillo team up for a new signature wah pedal featuring a switchless design, built-in drive, and custom tone-shaping controls.

With their final Gnosis dates announced, Russian Circles are readying a new album—and doubling down on the power of live, communal music.

Peavey's flagship Cirrus Bass is back for 2025, featuring upgraded VFL electronics, exotic wood tops, and a neck-through design.

Carrtoons returns with “Thursday Disco,” a bass-heavy groove previewing his new album Space Cadet and a fall tour with stops in NYC, LA, and more.

Fretless funk meets prog rock on Barend Tromp’s "Odd Time Concepts", featuring King Crimson’s Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto.

Luna unveils the Moonbird Acoustic/Electric Bass, featuring a 24-inch scale, lunar inlays, and a rechargeable preamp for tone shaping on the go.

Michael Shuman’s bass drives QOTSA’s stripped-down Paris set, now captured on tour and in their new album, "Alive in the Catacombs".

This Bass of the Week stands out with a bold control system. Alpher’s “GoldBot” uses gold buttons to toggle each of its three pickups on or off.

John Patitucci’s new book helps bassists sharpen technique, expand jazz vocabulary, and build harmonic fluency through focused études.