Bass of the Week: This Custom Short Scale Bass from RKM Is a Stunning Masterpiece
On a recent build, RKM Basses took a classic design and made it beautiful. This Custom Bass IV has a 30.5-inch scale with a Fralin P-Bass pickup fitted into its Parota body.
The Used Celebrates 25 Years with Special Anniversary Tour Featuring Iconic Album Performances
The Used is marking its 25th year as a band with a special anniversary tour across the United States. The outing will feature the quartet performing their first three albums.
Behind the Music: Led Zeppelin Announces “Becoming Led Zeppelin” Release Date and New Trailer
Led Zeppelin has been the subject of many books and films, but for the first time ever they are fully cooperating in the making of a biographical documentary. "Becoming Led Zeppelin" has been set for release on IMAX on February 7th, 2025.
Meet the Crazy Little Thing: Snark’s Most Compact Tuner Tailored for Bass
Snark Tuner has unveiled its most discrete headstock tuner with the Crazy Little Thing. Approximately the size of a guitar pick, the tuner features a bright display and can clip onto the front or back of your headstock.
A Tribute to Jeff Beck: Stu Hamm, Angeline Saris, Farida Nelson, and Tara Rae Join 2025 Kickoff Show
Eric Barnett's "A Tribute to Jeff Beck" has announced its first show of 2025. The lineup includes a host of great players, including bassists Stu Hamm, Angeline Saris, Farida Nelson, and Tara Rae.
Behringer Resurrects the Legendary 70s Bass Brassmaster Fuzz Pedal, Beloved by Chris Squire
Originally introduced in 1972 and used by artists like Chris Squire of Yes, the Maestro Bass Brassmaster was known for offering lots of distortion while retaining definition. Behringer has just announced their version of the circuit.
Pearl Jam Returns in 2025: “Dark Matter” Tour Expands with Two-Night Shows
Pearl Jam is extending their "Dark Matter" tour into 2025 with a new set of shows at select U.S. cities across April and May. The run will include two nights per city.
Post-Rock Legends Kristian Dunn and Damon Che Team Up for Yesness Debut Album
El Ten Eleven’s Kristian Dunn has introduced another bass and drum duo. Yesness features Dunn teaming up with drummer Damon Che, and together they’ve released their debut album, "See You at the Solipsist Convention."
Prog Trio The Aristocrats Plot 20-City Spring Tour, Starting with Cruise to the Edge
Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats have been touring the world in support of their latest album, DUCK, and they’re not stopping yet. The prog trio completed by guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann has announced a new set of North American tour dates for the spring.
“We Always Loved This Circuit”: EarthQuaker Brings Back Original Hoof Fuzz for 400-Unit Anniversary Run
EarthQuaker Devices is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Hoof fuzz with a “special hyper-limited edition” of the pedal. It will feature the same hand-soldered through-hole construction and rare military-spec germanium transistors from the original design.
“The Only Girl in the Orchestra” Now Streaming on Netflix
Orin O’Brien became the first woman to join the New York Philharmonic in 1966. Now, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" is widely open to audiences as it is now streaming on Netflix.
Bass of the Week: Duesenberg Kavalier
The Duesenberg Kavalier bass seems like a throwback to quirky vintage instruments, but the company designed it with more versatility than basses of yore. It features a short 30.5-inch scale similar to vintage instruments, but the key to its tone is its unique pickup.