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Doobie Brothers Reunite with Michael McDonald and Bass Icons for “Walk This Road”
New Albums

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
Weekly Top 10

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
Pedals & Effects

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
Amps

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
News

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.

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.