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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.

Stanley Clarke’s 4Ever Band Embarks on 2025 Tour Spanning the U.S. and Europe
Concerts & Tours

Stanley Clarke’s 4Ever Band Embarks on 2025 Tour Spanning the U.S. and Europe

Stanley Clarke’s 2025 tour with 4Ever spans the U.S. and Europe, offering fans a chance to hear new arrangements and a dynamic new band lineup.

The Who’s Farewell, Spector’s Limited Basses, and More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

The Who’s Farewell, Spector’s Limited Basses, and More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories

This week’s highlights include Spector’s Euro CST series, Jon Button touring with The Who, and Marek Bero’s latest Bass Gym lesson.

MonoNeon’s ‘You Had Your Chance… Bad Attitude’ Is Funky, Fearless, and Uncompromising
New Albums

MonoNeon’s ‘You Had Your Chance… Bad Attitude’ Is Funky, Fearless, and Uncompromising

MonoNeon’s latest album captures his genre-defying sound, featuring funk-inspired tracks recorded in Memphis and at Floki Studios in Iceland.

New from La Bella: Stang Bass Strings Offer Five Sets for Vintage Mustang Basses
Accessories & Strings

New from La Bella: Stang Bass Strings Offer Five Sets for Vintage Mustang Basses

La Bella’s Stang Bass Strings are built for vintage Mustang basses, offering five classic sets tailored to the through-body bridge design.

Katie Thiroux Shares a Story of Resilience and Motherhood on “Always But Never Alone”
New Albums

Katie Thiroux Shares a Story of Resilience and Motherhood on “Always But Never Alone”

Katie Thiroux’s Always But Never Alone is a deeply personal solo album for bass and voice, shaped by her experience as a parent and jazz artist.

Alex Webster and Cannibal Corpse Announce Fall Tour with Municipal Waste and Fulci
Concerts & Tours

Alex Webster and Cannibal Corpse Announce Fall Tour with Municipal Waste and Fulci

Cannibal Corpse will tour North America this fall with Municipal Waste and Fulci, spotlighting Alex Webster and two more standout bassists.

Ben Williams Explores Faith, Family, and Culture on “Between Church and State”
New Albums

Ben Williams Explores Faith, Family, and Culture on “Between Church and State”

Between Church and State finds Ben Williams navigating spiritual and social themes with collaborators like Kamasi Washington, Chief Adjuah, and Kendra Foster.

Greg Garrison Reflects on 25 Years with Leftover Salmon and the Bonds That Keep It Going
Interviews

Greg Garrison Reflects on 25 Years with Leftover Salmon and the Bonds That Keep It Going

With 25 years in Leftover Salmon, Greg Garrison opens up about collaboration, longevity, and producing the band’s latest album, "Let's Party About It".

Oasis Bassist Andy Bell Confirms 2025 Reunion Role: “I’m In and Looking Forward to It”
Concerts & Tours

Oasis Bassist Andy Bell Confirms 2025 Reunion Role: “I’m In and Looking Forward to It”

After more than a decade, bassist Andy Bell returns to Oasis for their Live ’25 reunion tour, which includes sold-out dates across four continents.