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Bass of the Week: How Gildaxe Crafted This One-of-a-Kind Vintage-Inspired Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: How Gildaxe Crafted This One-of-a-Kind Vintage-Inspired Bass

Gildaxe's JIOSONIC IV is a custom bass built with vintage parts—plus a unique feature that lets it stand upright. See why this build is one of a kind.

Christian McBride’s New Band Showcases Jazz’s Next Generation – Hear Their Stunning Debut
News

Christian McBride’s New Band Showcases Jazz’s Next Generation – Hear Their Stunning Debut

Christian McBride's Ursa Major unveils its debut single, "More Is," blending jazz and R&B with a fresh lineup of rising stars. Hear it now.

Headless and Multi-Scale: Marcus Miller’s Newest Sire Bass Defies Tradition
Basses

Headless and Multi-Scale: Marcus Miller’s Newest Sire Bass Defies Tradition

The new Sire Marcus Miller M6 Headless bass redefines balance and playability with a multi-scale neck, lightweight build, and versatile tone controls.

Ashdown’s New Studio-4 Bass Amp: A Battery-Powered Practice Rig for Bassists on the Go
Amps

Ashdown’s New Studio-4 Bass Amp: A Battery-Powered Practice Rig for Bassists on the Go

Ashdown's Studio-4 is a battery-powered, 3-watt bass amp with a 4" speaker, Bluetooth, and a tiny 2.2-lb frame—perfect for practicing anywhere.

Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Into the Spotlight With “I Had A Name” – A Deeply Personal Album
New Albums

Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Into the Spotlight With “I Had A Name” – A Deeply Personal Album

Eric Bass of Shinedown steps into the spotlight with "I Had A Name," a deeply personal solo album blending cinematic soundscapes with raw emotion.

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.