Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers
Fender has launched Fender Music Korea to manage direct-to-dealer and consumer operations, expanding its reach in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
Morley Launches Tye Trujillo Bass Wah with Built-In Drive and Switchless Design
Morley and bassist Tye Trujillo team up for a new signature wah pedal featuring a switchless design, built-in drive, and custom tone-shaping controls.
Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound
With their final Gnosis dates announced, Russian Circles are readying a new album—and doubling down on the power of live, communal music.
Peavey Cirrus Bass Returns for 2025 with VFL Electronics and Exotic Wood Tops
Peavey's flagship Cirrus Bass is back for 2025, featuring upgraded VFL electronics, exotic wood tops, and a neck-through design.
Carrtoons Channels Vintage Funk on New Track “Thursday Disco” and Upcoming Album, “Space Cadet”
Carrtoons returns with “Thursday Disco,” a bass-heavy groove previewing his new album Space Cadet and a fall tour with stops in NYC, LA, and more.
“Odd Time Concepts”: Barend Tromp Teams Up with King Crimson Alumni for Prog-Funk Journey
Fretless funk meets prog rock on Barend Tromp’s "Odd Time Concepts", featuring King Crimson’s Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto.
New from Luna: Moonbird Acoustic/Electric Bass with 24-Inch Scale and Lunar Inlays
Luna unveils the Moonbird Acoustic/Electric Bass, featuring a 24-inch scale, lunar inlays, and a rechargeable preamp for tone shaping on the go.
Queens of the Stone Age Launch ‘Catacombs Tour’ After Once-in-a-Lifetime Paris Show
Michael Shuman’s bass drives QOTSA’s stripped-down Paris set, now captured on tour and in their new album, "Alive in the Catacombs".
Alpher’s “GoldBot” Bass Combines Striking Looks with a Bold Pickup System
This Bass of the Week stands out with a bold control system. Alpher’s “GoldBot” uses gold buttons to toggle each of its three pickups on or off.
John Patitucci’s New Book Delivers 70+ Exercises for Modern Jazz Bass Technique
John Patitucci’s new book helps bassists sharpen technique, expand jazz vocabulary, and build harmonic fluency through focused études.
Carol Kaye on Skipping the Rock Hall, Squier’s New Basses, and More: This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories
From Carol Kaye’s decision to skip the Rock Hall to Squier’s 2025 basses, here are the top 10 bass stories that got readers talking this week.
Audiofab’s Frequency Distiller Delivers Alembic-Style Filters for Bassists
Inspired by the Alembic SF-2, Audiofab’s Frequency Distiller gives bassists dual filters, clean blend control, and a wide frequency range.