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Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Clarke and Wooten Tour News, and Country Bass Lessons
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Clarke and Wooten Tour News, and Country Bass Lessons

Catch up on the latest in bass: new gear highlights, the bass of the week, tours from Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten, and a groove masterclass.

Fender Releases Free Recording App Featuring Rumble Bass Amp and Effects
Apps

Fender Releases Free Recording App Featuring Rumble Bass Amp and Effects

Fender has released a free recording app with built-in guitar and bass amp models, effects, and editing tools for desktop and mobile devices.

LFSys Unveils Lightweight BlueLine Bass Cabs: Meet the Silverstone II and Goodwood
Amps

LFSys Unveils Lightweight BlueLine Bass Cabs: Meet the Silverstone II and Goodwood

LFSys unveils the BlueLine bass cab series, featuring the lightweight Silverstone II and Goodwood models with powerful drivers and portable designs.

John Myung and Dream Theater Announce “Parasomnia” Tour with Entire Album Performed Live
Concerts & Tours

John Myung and Dream Theater Announce “Parasomnia” Tour with Entire Album Performed Live

Bassist John Myung will anchor Dream Theater’s "Parasomnia" tour, which features complete live performances of the band’s latest studio album.

Shelby Means on Going Solo: A Bluegrass Bassist’s Journey from Golden Highway to Center Stage
Interviews

Shelby Means on Going Solo: A Bluegrass Bassist’s Journey from Golden Highway to Center Stage

Shelby Means discusses her journey from Grammy-winning sideman to solo artist, writing and leading her debut bluegrass-focused album.

Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction
Bass Gear

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
Basses

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
Concerts & Tours

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’
New Albums

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
Basses

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
Sheet Music & Instruction

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
Bass of the Week

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.