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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.

Schecter and Charles Berthoud Expand Signature Bass Series with a 6-String Model
Basses

Schecter and Charles Berthoud Expand Signature Bass Series with a 6-String Model

Charles Berthoud's signature bass line grows with the Schecter CB-6, a sleek 6-string model featuring a 35" scale, EMG pickups, and a deep cutaway.

Bruce Dickinson’s Long-Awaited Return: His First North American Solo Tour in Decades – with Bass Virtuoso Tanya O’Callaghan
Concerts & Tours

Bruce Dickinson’s Long-Awaited Return: His First North American Solo Tour in Decades – with Bass Virtuoso Tanya O’Callaghan

Bruce Dickinson returns for his first major North American solo tour in decades, with bass powerhouse Tanya O’Callaghan joining him on The Mandrake Project.

Josh Werner on Jazz, Hip-Hop, and the Art of Improvised Bass
Interviews

Josh Werner on Jazz, Hip-Hop, and the Art of Improvised Bass

In this interview, bassist Josh Werner explores the connection between jazz and hip-hop, his work with James Brandon Lewis, and how improvisation shapes his sound.

Mike Watt and mssv Drop “On and On” – A Sonic Journey Fueled by Endless Touring
New Albums

Mike Watt and mssv Drop “On and On” – A Sonic Journey Fueled by Endless Touring

Mike Watt's trio mssv returns with "On and On," featuring the hypnotic "Boat Song" and a relentless touring spirit that captures the essence of the road.

Eric Clapton Announces 2025 U.S. Tour with Nathan East on Bass
Concerts & Tours

Eric Clapton Announces 2025 U.S. Tour with Nathan East on Bass

Nathan East will once again join Eric Clapton for his 2025 U.S. tour. See when and where they’ll be performing on this highly anticipated run.

Harley Benton’s New MSB-5 Bass Brings Multi-Scale Design to the Masses for $299
Basses

Harley Benton’s New MSB-5 Bass Brings Multi-Scale Design to the Masses for $299

A budget-friendly multi-scale bass? Harley Benton’s MSB-5 offers a 5-string design, active/passive electronics, and premium specs—all at an entry-level price.

The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones Hit the Road – Two Killer Bassists, One Incredible Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones Hit the Road – Two Killer Bassists, One Incredible Tour

Bass fans, get ready! Chris Wood & Jesse Phillips join forces as The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones hit the road this summer.