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Three Pickups, Five Strings: Reverend’s Triad 5 Bass Expands Tonal Possibilities
Basses

Three Pickups, Five Strings: Reverend’s Triad 5 Bass Expands Tonal Possibilities

Reverend Guitars unveils the Triad 5, a 5-string bass with three Jazz Bomb pickups, premium tonewoods, and a sleek design for versatile, dynamic playing.

“Starting Over Felt Crazy”: Paul McCartney’s New Book Dives into Wings’ Wild Ride
News

“Starting Over Felt Crazy”: Paul McCartney’s New Book Dives into Wings’ Wild Ride

Paul McCartney's new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," uncovers rare photos, personal struggles, and the journey of rebuilding after The Beatles.

Chick Corea’s Final Live Recordings: “Trilogy 3” with Brian Blade & Christian McBride Now Streaming
New Albums

Chick Corea’s Final Live Recordings: “Trilogy 3” with Brian Blade & Christian McBride Now Streaming

Chick Corea's final live album, "Trilogy 3," featuring Christian McBride & Brian Blade, is now streaming. Hear McBride's stunning bass work on this historic release.

EarthQuaker Just Revived LCD Soundsystem’s Prized Fuzz Pedal
Pedals & Effects

EarthQuaker Just Revived LCD Soundsystem’s Prized Fuzz Pedal

EarthQuaker Devices revives LCD Soundsystem’s prized bass fuzz pedal, capturing its signature grit and tone in a durable, all-analog design.

BadBadNotGood Doubles Its Roster for Upcoming “Mid Spiral” Tour
Concerts & Tours

BadBadNotGood Doubles Its Roster for Upcoming “Mid Spiral” Tour

BadBadNotGood is expanding to a sextet for their "Mid Spiral" Tour, bringing new members and a fresh sound to their North American dates.

Nik Huber & Michael League Collaborate on a Semi-Hollow Bass with a Twist
Basses

Nik Huber & Michael League Collaborate on a Semi-Hollow Bass with a Twist

Michael League and Nik Huber join forces to create a signature semi-hollow bass with a stunning swamp ash design and a custom Curtis Novak pickup.

Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts Announces Tour – And He’s Got a Heavy-Hitting Bassist On Board
Concerts & Tours

Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts Announces Tour – And He’s Got a Heavy-Hitting Bassist On Board

Neil Young's new band, The Chrome Hearts, is hitting the road with bassist Corey McCormick, known for playing with Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell, and more.

Bass of the Week: The UFO Bass? Tristan Devaucoup’s 6EQUJ5 Redefines What a Bass Can Be
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: The UFO Bass? Tristan Devaucoup’s 6EQUJ5 Redefines What a Bass Can Be

Tristan Devaucoup's 6EQUJ5 bass defies convention with its one-piece maple body, modular pickup system, and ultra-lightweight design. See what makes it unique.

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue
New Albums

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue

Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii" has been remastered in 4K and returns to theaters this April, with an expanded album reissue arriving on May 2.

Fodera’s Monarch Power P Bass Gets a “Shocking” New Look in the Standard Series
Basses

Fodera’s Monarch Power P Bass Gets a “Shocking” New Look in the Standard Series

Fodera unveils the Monarch Power P-Bass, featuring a "shocking" wood treatment for a bold, one-of-a-kind look in their Standard Series lineup.

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”
New Albums

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”

Don Messina and Rich Peare bring a fresh take to jazz tradition on Blues for Peter, blending gut-string bass and nylon guitar for a timeless sound.

Chris Beattie Speaks Out on Hatebreed Split: “The Decision Was Not Mine”
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Chris Beattie Speaks Out on Hatebreed Split: “The Decision Was Not Mine”

Chris Beattie addresses his sudden Hatebreed exit, revealing it wasn’t his decision. The longtime bassist hints at controversy behind the split.