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Darkglass Unveils the Anagram: A “Purpose-Built Solution” for Bassists
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Unveils the Anagram: A “Purpose-Built Solution” for Bassists

The Anagram from Darkglass is a new multi-effects unit offering bassists low-latency processing, NAM integration, and a flexible blocks-based architecture.

52 Years After Their Final Album, Alice Cooper’s Band Returns – Driven by Dennis Dunaway’s Bass Fury
News

52 Years After Their Final Album, Alice Cooper’s Band Returns – Driven by Dennis Dunaway’s Bass Fury

Alice Cooper's band is back after 52 years, with Dennis Dunaway's bass at the forefront and an unreleased track from the late Glen Buxton.

Etsy Sells Reverb: What Its Return to Independence Means for the Music Gear Community
News

Etsy Sells Reverb: What Its Return to Independence Means for the Music Gear Community

Etsy has sold Reverb to two music-focused investors. The platform is returning to independence with new features aimed at musicians and sellers.

Schaller Adds Drop-In Tuners for Music Man & Rickenbacker Basses
Accessories & Strings

Schaller Adds Drop-In Tuners for Music Man & Rickenbacker Basses

Schaller's new BM tuners fit Music Man and Rickenbacker basses with drop-in compatibility and convertible left/right mounting configurations.

Olivier Pinard Leaves Cattle Decapitation After 7 Years: “Time to Refocus on Cryptopsy and My Life”
News

Olivier Pinard Leaves Cattle Decapitation After 7 Years: “Time to Refocus on Cryptopsy and My Life”

Cattle Decapitation bassist Olivier Pinard departs after seven years to focus on Cryptopsy and take a break from years of nonstop touring.

Bass of the Week: A 3-String Bass Carved from a Single Slab – with a Snarling Headstock
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: A 3-String Bass Carved from a Single Slab – with a Snarling Headstock

DaShtick's Bad Dog Bass is a 3-string, hand-carved creation built from a single piece of ash—complete with a snarling headstock.

Nathan East Releases “Father Son” Album with Son Noah: Features Clapton, Beatles Cover, and Jazz Icons
New Albums

Nathan East Releases “Father Son” Album with Son Noah: Features Clapton, Beatles Cover, and Jazz Icons

Bass legend Nathan East and son Noah release "Father Son," a new jazz album with Eric Clapton, iconic covers, and a deeply personal touch.

Remembering Roger McLachlan: Little River Band’s Founding Bassist Dies at 71
In Memoriam

Remembering Roger McLachlan: Little River Band’s Founding Bassist Dies at 71

Roger McLachlan, who played on the first two Little River Band albums, has passed away at 71 following a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

ZZ Top’s 2025 Tour Expands as Drummer Steps Back – Elwood Francis Carries the Groove
Concerts & Tours

ZZ Top’s 2025 Tour Expands as Drummer Steps Back – Elwood Francis Carries the Groove

ZZ Top adds new 2025 tour dates amid lineup changes. Elwood Francis remains on bass while longtime drummer Frank Beard takes a break to recover.

“Virtually Unlimited Channels”: Markbass Unveils the MB Pro Bass Mixer
Pedals & Effects

“Virtually Unlimited Channels”: Markbass Unveils the MB Pro Bass Mixer

Markbass introduces the MB Pro Bass Mixer, a compact 3-channel unit with mic support, footswitch control, and the ability to daisy-chain for more inputs.

Jeffrey Runnings, Post-Punk Bassist and Voice of For Against, Dies at 61
In Memoriam

Jeffrey Runnings, Post-Punk Bassist and Voice of For Against, Dies at 61

Jeffrey Runnings, bassist and vocalist of post-punk pioneers For Against, has died at 61. A final solo album is set for release later this year.

Fender’s Player II Modified Series Debuts with IDLES in the Spotlight
Basses

Fender’s Player II Modified Series Debuts with IDLES in the Spotlight

Fender launches the Player II Modified Series, with new active electronics and IDLES front and center in the campaign's video showcase.