Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction
Julien’s Music Icons auction will include historic basses played by Krist Novoselic, Alphonso Johnson, John McVie, and others.
New Whamola Drop Announced for Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s What’s New
Pachyderm Instruments will release two new batches of the Les Claypool Whamola this Memorial Day weekend, featuring upgraded specs and design tweaks.
Victor Wooten Returns With Béla Fleck and the Flecktones for West Coast Tour
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are hitting the road with Victor Wooten for a West Coast tour featuring the original lineup and a special stop at The Gorge.
From Cosmic Country to Memphis Soul: Mustang McGee Steps Out with ‘Horseplay’
Mustang McGee steps out with Horseplay, blending Memphis soul, rock, and country, with guest spots from Daniel Donato and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Abasi Concepts Unveils 2025 Larada 5 Bass With New Finishes and Upgrades
Abasi Concepts has updated the Larada 5 Bass for 2025 with new finishes, roasted maple necks, and refined control layouts for improved playability.
Vincen García Breaks Down His Viral Bass Solos and More in “Funk It Up!” Course
Vincen García’s "Funk It Up!" bass course covers pentatonics, slap, ghost notes, and more, with over 50 video lessons, tabs, and practice materials.
Sirena’s Cometa Bass Melds Vintage Hollowbody Vibe with Handcrafted Modern Design
Sirena Basses’ Cometa is a 30" hollowbody bass inspired by vintage Kay and Harmony models, featuring handcrafted upgrades by luthier Jeremy Kirsch.
Stanley Clarke’s 4Ever Band Embarks on 2025 Tour Spanning the U.S. and Europe
Stanley Clarke’s 2025 tour with 4Ever spans the U.S. and Europe, offering fans a chance to hear new arrangements and a dynamic new band lineup.
The Who’s Farewell, Spector’s Limited Basses, and More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
This week’s highlights include Spector’s Euro CST series, Jon Button touring with The Who, and Marek Bero’s latest Bass Gym lesson.
MonoNeon’s ‘You Had Your Chance… Bad Attitude’ Is Funky, Fearless, and Uncompromising
MonoNeon’s latest album captures his genre-defying sound, featuring funk-inspired tracks recorded in Memphis and at Floki Studios in Iceland.
New from La Bella: Stang Bass Strings Offer Five Sets for Vintage Mustang Basses
La Bella’s Stang Bass Strings are built for vintage Mustang basses, offering five classic sets tailored to the through-body bridge design.
Katie Thiroux Shares a Story of Resilience and Motherhood on “Always But Never Alone”
Katie Thiroux’s Always But Never Alone is a deeply personal solo album for bass and voice, shaped by her experience as a parent and jazz artist.