Bob Hardy Delivers Urgency to Franz Ferdinand’s “The Human Fear”
Bob Hardy brings intensity to Franz Ferdinand’s “The Human Fear,” an album exploring fear and strength.
Bass of the Week: This Hand-Painted Boyarsky Paradox is a Custom Masterpiece
Explore the Boyarsky Guitars Paradox #213-12—a custom bass featuring hand-painted details and cutting-edge electronics for stunning looks and sound.
Ringo Starr Taps Nashville’s Best, Including Bassist Dennis Crouch, for “Look Up”
Ringo Starr returns to his country roots with "Look Up," featuring Nashville greats like bassist Dennis Crouch, Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, and Larkin Poe.
Ibanez Redefines SR Prestige Bass Series with Enhanced Electronics for NAMM 2025
Ibanez is redefining its SR Prestige Series for 2025 with updated electronics and fresh design upgrades. Featuring new Nordstrand pickups and the innovative Hexa-mid system, these premium basses will debut at NAMM 2025.
Gene Simmons Expands 2025 Tour, Takes Fan Song Requests on Social Media
KISS bassist Gene Simmons has expanded his upcoming solo band tour, adding new spring 2025 dates with guitarists Brent Woods and Jason Walker, and drummer Brian Tichy. The 19-city trek spans from California to Canada.
Ibanez Debuts Affordable BTB605 and BTB606 Basses Ahead of NAMM 2025
Ibanez has unveiled the new BTB605 and BTB606 basses, offering neck-through construction and premium features at affordable price points. Set to debut at NAMM 2025, these models are designed for players seeking quality without breaking the bank.
Rediscovered Neil Young Album from 1977 Shines a Spotlight on Bass Legend Joe Osborn
Neil Young's unreleased 1977 recording "Oceanside Countryside" features session bass legend Joe Osborn during his Nashville period, capturing the same magic heard on "Comes a Time."
Win Big for a Cause: Bass Upfront’s Charity Raffle Supports Musicians
Celebrate the bass community and make a difference! Bass Upfront’s 25,000 Member Charity Raffle offers incredible prizes - including a Dingwall bass and premium gear - all while supporting MusiCares, a charity helping musicians in need.
Kiesel’s New Z2 and O2 Basses Pack DarkGlass Power for 2025
The 2025 Winter NAMM Show is just around the corner, but Kiesel isn’t waiting to show off their fresh gear for the new year. They’ve announced revamps of their popular Zeus and Osiris guitars and basses, now called the Z2 and the O2.
Jane’s Addiction Members Tease New Music—But Without Perry Farrell
Jane’s Addiction’s on-stage meltdown this summer quickly put an end to their reunion tour featuring their first run with the original members in 14 years. Now it looks like the band is working together again, seemingly without vocalist Perry Farrell.
Bass of the Week: Inside the “SUPERFRO” – A MonoNeon-Inspired Custom LEH Guitars Offset 5
We’ve shared a few LEH Guitars models over the years, but this one really stands out. This colorful Offset 5 “SUPERFRO” was built for Frowin Ickler, who wanted an instrument with specs based on the Fender MonoNeon signature bass.
“Ultra-Quiet Power”: D’Addario’s XPND Kit Delivers 10+ Hours for Any Pedalboard
D'Addario has unveiled the XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit, which they call an "all-in-one power solution" for your pedalboard. The system features a 10,000mAH rechargeable Portable Power Cell with over 10 hours of power for an average-sized pedalboard.