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Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s
Bass Gear

Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s

Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.

Lorenzo Feliciati’s New Book “Bass Geography” Maps Triads and Quadriads Across the Neck
Sheet Music & Instruction

Lorenzo Feliciati’s New Book “Bass Geography” Maps Triads and Quadriads Across the Neck

Bassist and educator Lorenzo Feliciati has released "Bass Geography: Geography of the Triads and Quadriads", a new instructional book designed to help players master the entire fretboard.

Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp Returns With Joe Dart, Victor Wooten, and More
Events

Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp Returns With Joe Dart, Victor Wooten, and More

Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp returns August 13–16, 2026 in San Francisco with bass faculty Joe Dart, Yohannes Tona, Ian Allison, and special guest Victor Wooten.

Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Explain the Secret to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Bass Groove
News

Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Explain the Secret to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Bass Groove

Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan explore the role of bass in shaping the Smashing Pumpkins’ groove — and why the instrument is “the mother of them all.”

Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Unite for New Album “The Offering”, Debut “The Way We Rise”
New Albums

Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Unite for New Album “The Offering”, Debut “The Way We Rise”

Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. announce their collaborative album "The Offering," featuring an all-star lineup and the new single “The Way We Rise.”

Sire Unveils New Gen Marcus Miller Basses With Lighter Hardware and Reworked Electronics
Basses

Sire Unveils New Gen Marcus Miller Basses With Lighter Hardware and Reworked Electronics

Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.

Tony Levin and Stick Men Announce 2026 North American “Brutal” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Tony Levin and Stick Men Announce 2026 North American “Brutal” Tour

Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.

Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour
Concerts & Tours

Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour

Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.

Sadowsky Reveals 2026 Limited Edition Vintage P/J Bass in MetroLine & Masterbuilt Series
Basses

Sadowsky Reveals 2026 Limited Edition Vintage P/J Bass in MetroLine & Masterbuilt Series

Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.

Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour

The Stray Cats have announced a 2026 U.S. tour after canceling last year’s dates due to Brian Setzer’s health. Slap bass master Lee Rocker returns to anchor the rockabilly trio.

This Hybrid Chestnut 8-String Bass by May Custom Basses Is Stunning
Bass of the Week

This Hybrid Chestnut 8-String Bass by May Custom Basses Is Stunning

The May Custom Basses DCSM8MS Origin is a striking multi-scale 8-string bass featuring hybrid stabilized chestnut, three Ulyate pickups, and neck-through construction.

EarthQuaker Devices Unveils Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter for Massive Soundscapes
Pedals & Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Unveils Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter for Massive Soundscapes

EarthQuaker Devices has unveiled the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter, a new pedal designed to generate massive ambient soundscapes with manual, envelope, and LFO modes.