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Inside the Craftsmanship of Elwray’s New Walnut-Bodied WN Bass
Basses

Inside the Craftsmanship of Elwray’s New Walnut-Bodied WN Bass

Elwray's new walnut-bodied WN bass pairs premium woods with Bartolini pickups. Luthier Marco Bourse shares insights into its distinctive craftsmanship.

Nordic Noir, New York Grooves: Kaisa Mäensivu’s Bass-Driven Vision on “Moving Parts”
New Albums

Nordic Noir, New York Grooves: Kaisa Mäensivu’s Bass-Driven Vision on “Moving Parts”

Kaisa Mäensivu's new album, "Moving Parts," bridges Finnish roots and NYC grooves in a bass-driven jazz journey of discovery and connection.

From Jagger to Her Own Stage: Yolanda Charles on Her Bold Move with “Acid Funk”
Interviews

From Jagger to Her Own Stage: Yolanda Charles on Her Bold Move with “Acid Funk”

She played with icons like Jagger and Clapton. Now Yolanda Charles is making her own statement with her latest album, "Acid Funk."

The Warning’s Alejandra Villarreal Vélez Brings Thunderous Bass Groove to Headlining US Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Warning’s Alejandra Villarreal Vélez Brings Thunderous Bass Groove to Headlining US Tour

The Warning returns with a headlining US tour, led by bassist Alejandra Villarreal Vélez’s powerful groove. See full dates and video.

A Tribute to 30 Years: Vintage’s Limited Edition VJ74 Bass Arrives in British Racing Green
Basses

A Tribute to 30 Years: Vintage’s Limited Edition VJ74 Bass Arrives in British Racing Green

Vintage marks its 30th anniversary with a limited edition VJ74 bass, featuring design details inspired by classic models from their ReIssued Series.

Leland Sklar’s 36-Year Journey with Lyle Lovett’s Large Band Continues – 2025 Tour Announced
Concerts & Tours

Leland Sklar’s 36-Year Journey with Lyle Lovett’s Large Band Continues – 2025 Tour Announced

Bass legend Leland Sklar's 36-year journey with Lyle Lovett's Large Band continues as the group hits the road for their 2025 tour. Check out the full list of dates and venues to catch this enduring collaboration live.

James Oesi Brings Sofia Gubaidulina’s Lost Bass Etudes to Life After Years of Censorship
New Albums

James Oesi Brings Sofia Gubaidulina’s Lost Bass Etudes to Life After Years of Censorship

Banned for years, Sofia Gubaidulina's bass etudes finally get the spotlight as James Oesi delivers a powerful new recording of these forgotten gems.

Bass of the Week: Fodera’s Masterbuilt Ruby Is More Than a Bass – It’s a One-of-a-Kind Tribute
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Fodera’s Masterbuilt Ruby Is More Than a Bass – It’s a One-of-a-Kind Tribute

Designed by Vinny Fodera and his team, the Masterbuilt Ruby is a stunning 5-string bass with intricate details celebrating Fodera's 40th anniversary

moe. Announces Summer Tour as “Circle of Giants” Becomes a Tribute to Loss & Resilience
Concerts & Tours

moe. Announces Summer Tour as “Circle of Giants” Becomes a Tribute to Loss & Resilience

moe. adds summer dates to their 2025 tour, with select shows featuring Umphrey's McGee and Eggy. See the full list of newly announced concerts.

Warwick’s Latest Streamer Basses: What to Know About the 2025 Limited Edition
Basses

Warwick’s Latest Streamer Basses: What to Know About the 2025 Limited Edition

Warwick unveils its 2025 Limited Edition Streamer basses, available in Masterbuilt and Teambuilt models. See what's new in this year's exclusive lineup.

Barefaced Audio Unveils First Active Bass Cabinet – Compact Power with 200W Onboard
Amps

Barefaced Audio Unveils First Active Bass Cabinet – Compact Power with 200W Onboard

Barefaced Audio unveils its first active bass cabinet, the Activier One10T, packing 200W of onboard power into a lightweight, gig-ready design.

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Keeps Rolling – Close Enemies Adds 2025 Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Keeps Rolling – Close Enemies Adds 2025 Tour Dates

Tom Hamilton isn’t slowing down. The Aerosmith bassist has added new 2025 dates with Close Enemies, bringing their tour to more cities this year.