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The New G&L JB, Built with a Bass Veteran, Channels Leo Fender’s Legacy
Basses

The New G&L JB, Built with a Bass Veteran, Channels Leo Fender’s Legacy

Designed with Pancho Tomaselli, this G&L JB bass honors Leo Fender's legacy with MFD pickups, sleek styling, and a versatile tonal range.

“Ace of Bass”: Gang of Four’s Dave Allen Dies at 69 After Dementia Struggle
In Memoriam

“Ace of Bass”: Gang of Four’s Dave Allen Dies at 69 After Dementia Struggle

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen has died at 69. The band called him their "Ace of Bass" and shared he had been battling early-onset dementia.

Bass of the Week: Kauer’s Cubist-Inspired Draken #012 Stuns in Antique White
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Kauer’s Cubist-Inspired Draken #012 Stuns in Antique White

This week's featured bass is Kauer's Draken #012, a cubist-inspired design with an antique white finish and standout Art Deco vibes.

Ghost-Note Extends Tour Into Summer: Funk-Fusion Collective to Hit Northeast Festivals
Concerts & Tours

Ghost-Note Extends Tour Into Summer: Funk-Fusion Collective to Hit Northeast Festivals

Funk outfit Ghost-Note expands their tour with summer dates across the Northeast and Canada, including appearances at major jazz festivals.

A Bass Dream Realized: Steve Di Giorgio & Jeroen Paul Thesseling’s Vision Comes to Life on “Tetradom”
News

A Bass Dream Realized: Steve Di Giorgio & Jeroen Paul Thesseling’s Vision Comes to Life on “Tetradom”

Bassists Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling fulfill a long-held vision with "Tetradom," a groundbreaking debut from their band, Quadvium.

“I Woke Up to a DM”: How Nicole Fiorentino Joined Garbage’s Comeback Tour
Concerts & Tours

“I Woke Up to a DM”: How Nicole Fiorentino Joined Garbage’s Comeback Tour

Nicole Fiorentino shares how an unexpected DM led to her joining Garbage for their first U.S. headlining tour in a decade.

“Every Amp Only Has One Input—Why?” Nathan East Breaks Convention with New Laney Signature Bass Head
Amps

“Every Amp Only Has One Input—Why?” Nathan East Breaks Convention with New Laney Signature Bass Head

Nathan East's new Laney signature bass head rethinks the signal chain, offering dual inputs and a design built around performance flexibility.

“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles
New Albums

“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles

Bassist Greg Garrison leads a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Ron Miles with "Ronsongs," featuring unreleased music and original compositions.

“Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man
Basses

“Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man

Joe Dart teams up with Sterling by Music Man to launch three new signature basses, each capturing a unique sound, era, and feel.

TC Electronic Upgrades Its Iconic Ditto Pedal – Here’s What’s New in the Ditto 2
Pedals & Effects

TC Electronic Upgrades Its Iconic Ditto Pedal – Here’s What’s New in the Ditto 2

With Ditto 2, TC Electronic brings intuitive updates to its looper pedal, including LoopSnap timing correction and app-based control.

Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s
Basses

Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s

Cort unveils the Space 4, a sleek headless bass blending '80s-inspired design, modern ergonomics, and Bartolini electronics—all at an accessible price.

Bass of the Week: Simpson SBIII-FT Merges Archtop Vibe With Solid Body Power
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Simpson SBIII-FT Merges Archtop Vibe With Solid Body Power

Simpson's SBIII-FT is a modern hybrid bass that blends archtop warmth with solid body power in a handcrafted, highly resonant design.