Greg Norton’s Ultrabomb Launches Tour: “One of the Most Vital Punk Tours of the Year”
Ultrabomb, the punk supergroup featuring Hüsker Dü’s Greg Norton, is on tour with a set described as “one of the most vital punk tours of the year.”
Glockenklang Changes Hands After 50 Years: New Owner Promises to Continue Bass Amp Tradition
Gawan Linnemann becomes Glockenklang’s new owner and outlines his vision for the next chapter in the bass amp maker’s 50-year history.
This Microtonal 6-String Bass Has 62 Frets: Matt Pollock Explains Why
Matt Pollock’s 62-fret bass uses a 31-tone tuning system to explore new harmonic territory with remarkable clarity.
Nikki Sixx Selling Motley Crue Vegas Residency Stage-Played Basses with VIP Experience
Nikki Sixx is selling stage-played basses from Mötley Crüe’s Vegas residency, each bundled with a VIP meet & greet and photo op after the show.
From Rush in 1981 to Claypool-Approved Gear: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
This week’s top bass stories: a vintage Rush clip, Les Claypool’s gear pick, standout bass builds, funk lessons, and more from the No Treble team.
NOFX’s “Barcelona”: How the Unlikely Combination of Fat Mike and David Pastorius Created a Genre-Bending Bass Gem
David Pastorius breaks down his collaboration with Fat Mike on NOFX’s “Barcelona” and shares a video on how to play his standout bass parts.
Listen: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Drop “Contour” from Upcoming Album, “That Wasn’t a Dream”
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills unveil “Contour,” the second single from their upcoming album, That Wasn’t a Dream, featuring fretless textures and rich tone.
“There’s a Lot to Unpack Musically”: The Wood Brothers Return with Ninth Album, “Puff of Smoke”
Puff of Smoke marks The Wood Brothers’ ninth album, spotlighting Chris Wood’s bass mastery and a fresh mix of rock, soul, blues, and Americana.
Eastwood Unveils “The Sandman” 2-String Bass: “Perfect for Morphine Superfans and General Minimalists”
Inspired by Morphine’s Mark Sandman, Eastwood’s “The Sandman” is a two-string bass with custom specs and a nod to the late bassist’s unique sound.
Jeff Matz and High on Fire Bring the Riffs on 2025 Tour Run
High on Fire has announced their 2025 tour, with Jeff Matz holding down the low end on a run that includes West Coast shows and European festivals.
Les Claypool Approves: Pachyderm’s Sleek Bass Debuts with 29 Frets and a Squid Ink Black Finish
Pachyderm debuts the Sleek Bass with 29 frets, a Squid Ink Black finish, and a personal stamp of approval from Les Claypool himself.
Inside Tyler Childers’ “Snipe Hunter”: Bassist Craig Burletic on Rick Rubin, Groove, and Growth
Craig Burletic reflects on the making of Snipe Hunter with Tyler Childers, from working with Rick Rubin to channeling Danko-inspired grooves.