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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.

Ghost-Note, With Members of Snarky Puppy and More, Extend U.S. Tour Through 2025
Concerts & Tours

Ghost-Note, With Members of Snarky Puppy and More, Extend U.S. Tour Through 2025

Ghost-Note, the funk-fusion supergroup led by Snarky Puppy’s Sput Searight and Nate Werth, has added new 2025 tour dates across the U.S. See the full schedule and watch their live performance.

Unearthed: Sly & The Family Stone’s Earliest Live Recording Captures Larry Graham’s Funk Bass Roots
New Albums

Unearthed: Sly & The Family Stone’s Earliest Live Recording Captures Larry Graham’s Funk Bass Roots

Before their breakout, Sly & The Family Stone recorded a rare 1967 live set. Hear Larry Graham’s groundbreaking bass style in its rawest form before it changed funk forever.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones reunite with Jeff Coffin for their “Jingle All the Way” tour, featuring Victor Wooten and Tuvan throat-singers Alash.

Bootsy Collins, Laura Lee, Sting & More: June’s Top 10 Bass Videos You Need to See
Top Ten

Bootsy Collins, Laura Lee, Sting & More: June’s Top 10 Bass Videos You Need to See

These 10 bass videos caught fire in June—live sets, interviews, and standout performances from Bootsy, Laura Lee, Sting, and more.

Mooer F15i Li: Portable Amp with Built-In Effects for Bass and Guitar
Amps

Mooer F15i Li: Portable Amp with Built-In Effects for Bass and Guitar

Explore Mooer’s F15i Li, a portable amp for bass and guitar with 55 amp models, built-in effects, Bluetooth, and a rechargeable battery.

Gary Karr, Who Brought Solo Bass to the Spotlight, Dies at 84
In Memoriam

Gary Karr, Who Brought Solo Bass to the Spotlight, Dies at 84

Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr, known for elevating the bass as a solo instrument, has died at 84.

Wet Leg Drops ‘moisturizer,’ with Ellis Durand’s Bass Lines Up Front
New Albums

Wet Leg Drops ‘moisturizer,’ with Ellis Durand’s Bass Lines Up Front

Wet Leg returns with moisturizer, their second album packed with deep, catchy bass lines by Ellis Durand. See the track list and live performance video.

Bergantino NV410T: Sealed 4×10 Bass Cab with Ceramic Drivers for Tight, Classic Lows
Amps

Bergantino NV410T: Sealed 4×10 Bass Cab with Ceramic Drivers for Tight, Classic Lows

The NV410T from Bergantino packs tight, classic low-end into a compact sealed 4x10 with ceramic drivers — perfect for stage clarity and punch.

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Return with “That Wasn’t a Dream,” Reveal Tour Plans
New Albums

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Return with “That Wasn’t a Dream,” Reveal Tour Plans

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills unveil That Wasn't a Dream, a stripped-back follow-up to Notes With Attachments, with tour dates ahead.

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop Launch “Warlord” Pick with Tapered Edges for Tonal Range
Accessories & Strings

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop Launch “Warlord” Pick with Tapered Edges for Tonal Range

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop unveil the Warlord bass pick, featuring tapered edges for tonal range and a design tailored for bassists.