Best New Bass Gear in May 2025: Spector Euro CST, Pino Palladino Strings, and More
From Spector’s Euro CST basses to Pino Palladino's new flats, here are the standout bass gear releases we covered in May 2025.
Earthquaker Devices Debuts Splitter and Mixer Pedals for Flexible Signal Routing
Earthquaker Devices has released two utility pedals—the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer—designed to expand routing and signal control options.
Spector Launches Doug Wimbish Euro 4, Modeled After His Original 1987 NS-2 Bass
Spector’s Doug Wimbish Euro 4 Signature combines a slim neck, custom EMGs, and design cues from his classic 1987 NS-2 bass.
Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Set 2026 European Dates for “DUCK” Tour
The Aristocrats return to Europe in 2026 for a full tour performing music from their latest album, DUCK, plus highlights from their full catalog.
Chuck Rainey’s Autobiography Traces a Lifetime of Iconic Bass Lines and Music History
Bass legend Chuck Rainey reflects on his decades-long career in a new autobiography detailing sessions with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and more.
Marcos Machado Expands Tao of Bass with Scale Method Book: “Not a Fingering Manual”
Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.
Empress Effects Introduces the Bass ParaEq MKII: A Parametric EQ Pedal Just for Bassists
Empress Effects has launched the Bass ParaEq MKII, a parametric EQ pedal built specifically for bass with tailored frequencies, piezo support, and a dynamic low shelf.
“Strange Heavens”: Linda May Han Oh’s Chordless Trio Explores the Pull of Familiar Struggles
Bassist Linda May Han Oh teams up with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey on Strange Heavens, her first chordless trio album since 2009.
Small Frame, Huge Tone: Stoll Guitars’ The Duke Archtop Acoustic Bass Defies Expectations
Stoll Guitars’ The Duke combines a compact body with powerful low-end tone, electric-like clarity, and innovative bracing in a 4.6 lb acoustic bass.
Jonathan Moody’s “Asphalt” Turns Life Stories and Places into Jazz-Fusion Bass Grooves
Jonathan Moody blends jazz-fusion, storytelling, and groove-heavy bass lines on Asphalt, a new album inspired by the places that shaped his journey.
Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Clarke and Wooten Tour News, and Country Bass Lessons
Catch up on the latest in bass: new gear highlights, the bass of the week, tours from Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten, and a groove masterclass.
Fender Releases Free Recording App Featuring Rumble Bass Amp and Effects
Fender has released a free recording app with built-in guitar and bass amp models, effects, and editing tools for desktop and mobile devices.